After a busy day, Xiao Ran returned to his cozy home. He took a hot shower, and the fatigue instantly dissipated. After a short rest, he habitually opened the stock trading app to check on his investments. The market conditions were favorable today, and several of his stocks were performing well, with a floating profit of 6 percentage points, which translated into around 20 million yuan. He smiled slightly, satisfied with his investment choices and strategies.
Stretching his arms, Xiao Ran climbed onto his bed, ready to enjoy a sweet dream. After a restful night, he woke up naturally, refreshed and energetic for the new day.
After breakfast, Xiao Ran sat in front of his computer and made minor adjustments to several stocks. These were his investment priorities for the next two months, and he hoped to achieve better returns through careful planning and strategic adjustments.
Just as he was immersed in the world of investments, his phone suddenly rang. It was Liu Mei calling. Her voice on the phone was filled with excitement and anticipation. She informed Xiao Ran that she had officially filed a lawsuit in court, requesting a redistribution of the marital property between Xiao Ran and Zheng Juan, and making allegations that Zheng Jie was not Xiao Ran's biological son, demanding compensation for emotional damages from Zheng Juan.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ran felt no significant mood swing . He had been prepared for this and had anticipated such an outcome. He nodded slightly and told Liu Mei that he would fully support her decision.
After hanging up the phone, Xiao Ran received a notification from his real estate agent. The agent informed him that the contract was ready and they could proceed to the housing authority for the property transfer. This was a property that Xiao Ran had been eyeing, and now it was finally his. He felt a sense of excitement and anticipation.
Immediately, he changed his clothes and drove to the housing authority. On the way, his mood was exceptionally cheerful. The thought of owning a new home brought a happy smile to his face.
Upon arriving at the housing authority, Xiao Ran and the agent went through the property transfer procedures smoothly, without any complications. The moment he received the property ownership certificate, his heart was filled with a sense of achievement and satisfaction. He knew that this was the result of his hard work and dedication, and also a significant milestone in his life.
After completing the procedures, Xiao Ran returned home. Sitting on the couch, he looked at the property ownership certificate in his hand and the profitable figures on the stock trading app, feeling a sense of satisfaction and pride. He knew that his life was heading towards a better direction, and all this was due to his hard work and perseverance.
After signing the contract, the process officially began. Although Xiao Ran was willing to pay in full, everything still needed to go through the Housing Authority's review, which would take several working days at least. However, Xiao Ran didn't seem too impatient about it, as he knew that even now, Jia Yungui needed some time to design and draw the renovation plans, let alone the subsequent material procurement and other procedures. Therefore, even if he couldn't get the property ownership certificate temporarily, it was not unacceptable to him.
During this special period, Xiao Ran was well aware of the principle that "if the people don't file a complaint, the government won't investigate." He understood that although the law was the cornerstone of society, in the face of imminent disasters, some minor violations could be forgiven for the sake of the greater good. Of course, he didn't intend to challenge the bottom line of the law, but to strive for more survival space for himself and others while ensuring safety.
After lunch, Xiao Ran returned home. It was already past 1 pm, but he didn't rest. Instead, he immediately got to work. He realized that in order to cope with the imminent disaster, he needed a safe and reliable storage facility for materials. Therefore, he decided to rent a warehouse to receive and store various materials.
Xiao Ran searched online for a long time and finally found a suitable place after careful selection. The warehouse was located in a relatively secluded corner of the city, with a quiet environment and convenient transportation. He immediately contacted the warehouse owner, and after a brief communication, they quickly reached a consensus. Xiao Ran decided to sign a six-month lease agreement, but he would pay only for the first three months, which would not only ensure the safety of his funds but also allow him to continue using the warehouse if needed.
After the agreement was reached, Xiao Ran began to prepare for receiving materials. He knew that food was the foundation of survival, so he first found a reputable restaurant and booked 100 tables of dishes. Each table was prepared according to a standard of 3,000 yuan to ensure the quality and quantity of the food. In order to have the dishes delivered to the warehouse quickly and kept properly, Xiao Ran decided to let the restaurant move their stoves and other equipment to the warehouse for on-site cooking. Of course, due to the tight schedule, it was impossible to do so today, so they agreed to start cooking and delivering tomorrow. For this, Xiao Ran paid a deposit of 50,000 yuan as a guarantee.
After a busy day, Xiao Ran finally relaxed. He knew that his preparations had achieved some success, but he also understood that this was just the beginning. In the future, he still needed to work hard to make more preparations for the imminent disaster.
Xiao Ran stood at the entrance of the warehouse, his eyes shining with determination. He knew that the next few days would be busy and fulfilling. He had made careful plans online and prepared to use his special ability with the alternate space to adequately prepare for the challenges ahead.
The next morning, Xiao Ran arrived early at the warehouse. Soon, the restaurant owner arrived with a group of waiters. They began to busy themselves with lighting the fire and cooking, and the kitchen filled with an enticing aroma. Xiao Ran stood quietly aside, observing every move they made, ensuring that everything was going according to his plan.
After a busy morning, they finally finished preparing 100 tables of food. Xiao Ran waited for them to leave and then quickly stored the dishes and food into his alternate space. He nodded with satisfaction, thinking, "Another day's work is done."
However, he also realized a problem: storing food required a lot of bowls. He chuckled bitterly but quickly came up with a solution. He had already purchased a large number of bowls and plates online, and a batch would arrive at the warehouse every day. This way, he wouldn't have to frequently go to the supermarket to buy bowls.
In the following days, Xiao Ran continued with his plan. He would go to different restaurants every day to collect 100 tables of food, ensuring that he wouldn't arouse suspicion. Meanwhile, all the supplies he ordered online arrived at the warehouse one by one. He spent every day busy and fulfilling, spending a considerable amount of money, but he didn't mind.
He knew that this money came from the stock market. Once all the money from the stock market was withdrawn, he could bring the supplies to the warehouse in truckloads. He planned to spend 200 to 300 million yuan in 30 days to ensure that his plan progressed smoothly.
During these busy days, Xiao Ran didn't forget to keep in touch with Liu Mei and Liu Susu, the two women. Liu Mei remained aloof and proud, expecting Xiao Ran to pursue her actively. On the other hand, Liu Susu became even more proactive after learning that Xiao Ran had won 500 million yuan in the lottery. However, Xiao Ran didn't respond to either of them.
He knew that what was important now was to focus on his career and plans, not be distracted by these women. He believed that he could consider these emotional issues later when he had more free time.
Moreover, Xiao Ran's appeal had been accepted by the court. He believed that his innocence and justice would prevail over all evil and lies. Tomorrow was the first day of the trial, and he looked forward to clearing his name as soon as possible.
During these challenging and opportune days, Xiao Ran continued to work hard and strive. He believed that only by persevering in his efforts could he achieve victory.
As the night deepened and the city's hustle and bustle gradually subsided, Zheng Juan dragged her exhausted body home. Today, she felt an unprecedented heaviness in her heart, as if an invisible mountain was crushing her to the point of suffocation.
Zheng Juan was a resilient woman. In her daily life, no matter what difficulties she faced, she always managed to grit her teeth and persevere. But today, she felt physically and mentally exhausted, as if all her strength had been drained in this moment.
In the courtroom today, Zheng Juan encountered an unprecedented challenge. Her ex-husband, He Qian, presented a large amount of evidence that was unfavorable to her, including the paternity test results of Xiao Ran and Zheng Jie, Xiao Ran's income statement, and a year's worth of living expenses. These pieces of evidence were like sharp knives, stabbing deeply into Zheng Juan's heart.
After carefully studying the evidence, her lawyer reluctantly suggested that she reach a settlement with Xiao Ran and pay the other party 410,000 yuan. This figure was undoubtedly astronomical for Zheng Juan. Among the amount, 260,000 yuan was their joint marital income, totaling 720,000 yuan. After deducting necessary expenses, they were left with 520,000 yuan, and half of that was 260,000 yuan. In addition, there was a compensation of 150,000 yuan for emotional distress, totaling 410,000 yuan.
Zheng Juan's head throbbed painfully. She felt as if her mind was being tightly gripped by something, rendering her unable to think. Did she have 410,000 yuan in her hands? The answer was no. Because most of the money had been taken by her parents, Zheng Youjun and his wife, to subsidize her younger brother, Zheng Gang. Zheng Juan felt a surge of helplessness and anger. She felt as if she had been dragged into an endless abyss by her family, never to emerge.
"Dad, Mom, we're probably going to lose this lawsuit and have to pay Xiao Ran 410,000 yuan," Zheng Juan announced the news to her parents and younger brother with a trembling and feeble voice, as if she would collapse at any moment.
"What? 410,000 yuan?" Zheng Youjun immediately jumped up, his face filled with shock and anger. "How dare that bastard demand such an amount? Doesn't he know what's right and wrong?" He roared loudly, as if he wanted to vent all his dissatisfaction and anger.
Zheng Juan's mother sat silently with a worried expression on her face. She knew that the family was already in a difficult situation, but she was powerless to do anything. Zheng Gang lowered his head, dare not looking at his sister's eyes. He knew what role he played in this family and how much his sister had sacrificed for them.
Watching the reactions of her family members, Zheng Juan felt a strange taste in her heart. She knew that the outcome of this lawsuit would have a significant impact on the family, but she also understood that the law was the law, and she couldn't defy it. She could only silently endure all this, hoping that one day she would be able to get rid of this dilemma.
"Exactly!" Lin Meiying agreed, her tone filled with dissatisfaction and anger. "He's asking for a ridiculous amount. This is not a break-up fee, it's extortion!"
Zheng Juan took a deep breath and tried to keep her tone calm. "Xiao Ran and I, although our incomes are not high, we earn around 180,000 yuan a year combined. In four years, we've jointly created an income of 720,000 yuan. However, our expenses are also quite substantial. Our daily expenses are at least 50,000 yuan per year, so in four years, it would be 200,000 yuan. Subtracting these expenses, we have 520,000 yuan left. Since we're splitting it in half, I should give Xiao Ran 260,000 yuan. But considering his contributions and the harm he's suffered in this relationship, I think adding 150,000 yuan for emotional distress is also reasonable. So, the number 410,000 yuan is not something I came up with randomly."
After listening, Zheng Youjun's face showed a hint of displeasure. He responded indifferently, "Juan'er, what's the point of telling us this? You and Xiao Ran are married, and it's your shared property. You should figure out a way to pay him yourself."
Zheng Juan's anger flared up immediately after hearing this. "Dad, how can you say such a thing! Xiao Ran and I's salaries are almost taken away by you in various ways. I don't even have 30,000 yuan in my hands now! Where am I supposed to get this 410,000 yuan?"
Zheng Youjun shook his head, his tone filled with indifference. "I can't handle this. Your younger brother is about to get married, and the family needs money right now. And you don't have to worry too much about Xiao Ran. If he dares to come here and make trouble, you'll see if I dare to chase him away with a broom!"