Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2382 - 2318: Robbed

She was utterly clueless about her next move.

Heading back home terrified her, and across the sprawling Great Capital City, she had no refuge to seek.

As darkness descended and the chill intensified, she rose to her feet, cast a final glance at the furniture district, and walked away.

A beautiful young woman like her, drifting aimlessly along the roads, soon drew the gaze of thieves.

Right as Ye Wanqing stepped onto a quiet, empty lane, a pair of youths trailed her and abruptly grabbed for her handbag.

Ye Wanqing jumped in shock and let out a cry.

"What are you doing!"

The pair of youths stayed silent, merely yanking fiercely at her bag.

With every ounce of strength, Ye Wanqing pulled back, yelling, "Release it! Help! Robbery in progress!"

"Foolish girl!"

Irritated by her piercing screams, one youth struck her cheek with a slap, as the other succeeded in wresting the bag free.

They prepared to bolt when cash tumbled from Ye Wanqing’s pocket.

In her frantic rush to escape earlier, she had simply crammed the bills into her pocket without care, and since the pocket slanted oddly, the money spilled out amid the tussle.

"Look, extra cash!"

"Pat her down!"

"Stop, please no!" Her face drained of color, Ye Wanqing gripped her pocket desperately.

Yet how could she possibly fend off the two of them?

Before long, every bit of money she carried was seized, and the youths even pawed at her frame.

On the open street, they lacked the nerve for further assault and dashed off right after grabbing the loot.

Left in disarray, with tangled hair and tear-streaked cheeks, Ye Wanqing slumped on the pavement, sobbing for more than ten minutes.

She sensed total despair, pondering what grave misdeeds from a previous existence could curse her with such cruel destiny.

With the evening growing deeper, Ye Wanqing felt increasingly icy, famished, and scared, prompting her to hasten onward.

Now penniless, stripped of all her ornaments, without even coins for a ride, she was forced to proceed by shank's mare.

During her trek, she unexpectedly arrived once more at the art school.

Gazing at the well-known entrance, Ye Wanqing trembled.

To whom could she appeal?

Regardless of her choice, lingering outdoors through the night was impossible; who could predict the dangers lurking? Even without fresh perils, she risked succumbing to the frost.

Shaking from the cold, Ye Wanqing scaled a section of the fence that pupils alone knew dipped slightly.

It proved a real challenge for her; after roughly ten attempts, she made it over, tumbling several times and abrading her hands.

Inside at last, she wrapped her arms around herself and dashed toward the dorm, ducking behind a tree briefly until a chance appeared, then darted in like a timid rodent.

The entrance to room 301 stood shut.

Positioned again before the dorm room door, a swirl of conflicting feelings washed over Ye Wanqing.

Her hand extended to nudge the door open, just as it swung inward, revealing Xie Landi who gaped in astonishment at Ye Wanqing.

She could scarcely identify her!

Ye Wanqing’s eyes puffed up like nuts, one cheek flushed and bloated, her outfit soiled and locks in wild disarray, presenting a heartbreakingly pitiful sight.

But what brought her here?

This wasn’t her place to be!

"Ye, Ye Wanqing?"

Spotting that it was Xie Landi, Ye Wanqing let out a wave of relief.

She shoved Xie Landi back indoors without delay and banged the door closed.

"Landi, Landi, I beg you, assist me!"

Xie Landi gazed at Ye Wanqing, a tangle of hard-to-name sentiments stirring within her.