The Matron and the Bully

I'm a maternity matron.

When my high school classmate found out, he hired me to take care of his wife and newborn baby.

To earn 30% above market rate, I took the job.

I never expected he would secretly photograph me and share the pictures and videos in our class group chat.

"The proud high school beauty queen, now she's just taking care of my baby."

Our classmates were amazed: "Awesome, Chen Feng, even the school beauty fell for you."

"What are you talking about? She's just a matron now. So poor and pathetic, why would I be interested in her?"

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Chapter 1

That evening, after the baby fell asleep, I took out my phone and checked my messages.

I saw a screenshot from Qu Daidai.

I never expected that Chen Feng had secretly photographed me while I was taking care of the baby during the day.

And posted it in our high school class group chat.

So proudly showing off.

The school beauty that everyone looked down on back then, now working as a matron in his home.

The classmates in the group were all astonished.

Expressing their envy, jealousy, and hatred toward Chen Feng.

Many also discussed my current situation.

"Zhou Yanan became a matron? I remember she used to be such a good student."

"I heard she found some rich older man to be his mistress, but his wife found out. She couldn't finish her studies. I guess being a matron is also her way of finding herself a new benefactor."

I lost contact with most of my classmates after high school graduation.

I had no idea how such rumors started.

The reason I had Qu Daidai's contact information was because her husband, our former classmate, had pursued me back in high school.

She was even more concerned about me than her husband was.

Always keeping tabs on me, wanting to see how well I was doing.

I was too lazy to add or delete people, so I just kept her contact.

Unexpectedly, today she brought me this news.

"Zhou Yanan, you used to compete with me for the title of school beauty. How could you fall so low as to become Chen Feng's matron?"

"Being a matron is my job. Whoever pays more, I work for them. I earn money with my own two hands—there's no shame in that."

Chapter 2

The story of how I became a matron is a long one.

I was admitted to medical university but had no money to attend.

Instead, I studied nursing where tuition could be waived.

But nurses' salaries were low, and I felt unsatisfied.

So I got my maternity matron certification, planning to work as a matron for a few years, save money, and then study abroad.

Of course, there was no need to explain all these twists and turns to classmates I rarely contacted.

Meeting Chen Feng was also a coincidence.

That time, a client had stood me up.

I heard she had found someone else through the housekeeping agency.

I went there to find out what happened, to ask if she was dissatisfied with my service.

As it turned out, I ran into Chen Feng at the entrance.

He was looking for a matron for his wife.

When he saw me there, his eyes lit up. He pulled me aside and said: "I'll privately pay you 30% above market rate. Come work at my house. We'll sign a contract directly, not through the agency, so you can earn more."

I could earn more money—why would I refuse?

So I agreed.

After signing a personal cooperation contract with him, I started working there.

Unexpectedly, he secretly photographed me behind my back and shared it in the group chat.

Looking at the screenshot Qu Daidai sent me, the photos weren't particularly inappropriate.

And the things he said were just him showing off.

Since I was earning money at his home, I couldn't be bothered to expose him. I just let it go.

Chapter 3

Chen Feng's wife, Lu Lin, was several years older than him.

When she gave birth, she wasn't exactly young.

I don't know how Chen Feng persuaded her to have a natural delivery.

After giving birth, she injured her lower back and tailbone and could only lie in bed for the first two weeks.

Before I arrived, Chen Feng's mother was also there.

After I came, Chen Feng found an excuse to send his mother away.

While taking care of the baby, I also had to look after the new mother.

Every day I was incredibly busy, running around like crazy.

Whenever I had time, I would hurry to catch up on sleep, having no energy for anything else.

Chen Feng was often at home during this period too.

Under the noble pretext of helping take care of the new mother and baby.

But he never went near Lu Lin, nor did he hold the baby.

He always hovered around me.

"You look really experienced with babies. Have you really never been married or had children?"

"No," I emphasized again, "Go help sterilize the baby's bottle. It's in the sterilizer."

"Tsk, I paid good money to hire you. Why should I do it?"

I sighed slightly: "Then serve your wife a bowl of rice and bring it in to her."

"Am I the employer or are you? How dare you order me around."

Really speechless.

"My job is being a maternity matron. In your home, I'm even doing a nanny's work. Serving your wife rice isn't part of my job scope to begin with."

"Besides, that's your wife. She injured her body giving birth to your child—shouldn't you go care for her?"

Chen Feng's eyebrows shot up: "What's with that attitude? Do you talk to other employers like this? She's my wife—I don't need you teaching me how to treat her. Honestly! I'm paying you 30% extra—do you think that's for nothing? Hurry up and go!"

Fine, for the money, I'll endure it!

Chen Feng always found fault with me.

"These baby clothes need to be hand-washed. If you just throw them in the washing machine, can they really get clean? This kind of sloppy work won't do."

"Brother, those are your clothes. You want me to hand-wash your clothes too? I'm already being nice enough putting them in the washing machine for you, okay."

"Tsk, what attitude! With all these clothes mixed together, how can I tell whose is whose?"

"Why are these baby clothes yellowish too? Rewash them."

I've seen difficult people before, usually elderly women.

But I've never seen a man like him who spends all day watching the matron work and finding fault.

I gave him the middle finger behind his back.

I somewhat regretted taking this job.

But it was just a fleeting thought.

Once I start something, I always see it through to the end.

Chapter 4

That evening, exhausted, I lay in bed.

I saw a message from Qu Daidai.

"Chen Feng created a separate group, pulling in a few male classmates. I used my husband's account to join. He's complaining about you in there."

"What's he saying about me?"

She sent several screenshots.

I zoomed in to look.

There were several photos.

"Brothers, look, the school beauty is washing my clothes."

"The school beauty is cooking for me, jealous aren't you?"

[Damn, Chen Feng, you're awesome. The school beauty was so hard to chase back in high school, now she's serving you at your home. Bros are so jealous.]

"This is nothing. Now I tell her to go east, she doesn't dare go west. She argued with me today, but as soon as I threatened to deduct her pay, she immediately behaved, hehe."

[Brother Feng, is that all you photographed? Send us some more.]

Chen Feng sent several more photos of me busy working.

Only then did I realize—he had been hovering around me all day just to take pictures of me.

Qu Daidai said: "Chen Feng the scumbag is just a toad. He found a rich wife, settled down in a big city, hired you as a matron, and now he's showing off. If I were you, I'd slap both their faces and walk out."

I smiled bitterly: "I'm not new to being a matron. Before, when I worked in other homes, people took photos too. I don't know what they said privately."

"Besides, I can't interfere. And he hasn't done anything too outrageous. What I've experienced isn't painful enough for me to make a big deal out of it."

"After I finish this job and get the money, we'll go our separate ways. We probably won't meet again in the future, so just let them be."

Qu Daidai typed for a long time, finally sending several dots.

"......"

Chapter 5

At home, I usually wear casual clothes.

It happened to be July, and Lu Lin was in her postpartum confinement period, afraid to turn on the air conditioning.

The room was extremely hot.

I was busy all day, so I inevitably sweat.

My clothes would stick to my body, which was uncomfortable.

And it was precisely at these times that Chen Feng would stare at me.

I tried my best to avoid him, but he insisted on wandering around the house.

When I was cooking, he would come into the kitchen to get something from the refrigerator.

Then he would ask: "Need help? What vegetables do you need? I'll get them for you."

When passing me the vegetables, he would take the opportunity to touch my hand.

Then pretend he didn't notice and just walk away.

I couldn't say anything.

I could only learn my lesson and not let him hand me things next time.

Sitting on the small stool in the bathroom, bathing the baby, he would stand nearby, looking down from above.

Saying: "Whose son is this cute? Looks so much like his daddy."

When I looked up, his gaze was still fixed on my neckline, not moving away in time.

Only then did I realize—he was here to sneak peeks at me.

I found a time when Lu Lin and the baby were taking their afternoon nap and called Chen Feng out.

"I'm warning you, don't go too far."

Chen Feng stuck his neck out: "What are you talking about? That makes no sense."

"You know what you've done!" I was afraid of waking Lu Lin and the baby, so I tried to keep my voice down.

Chen Feng acted indifferent.

"Then why don't you tell me, what did I do?"

"You... why are you peeking at me?"

"You're overthinking it. Why would I need to peek at you? What, I can't look when my child is bathing? The mother can't watch, so I'm not allowed to? How do I know if you're abusing my child?"

"You!"

"You what! Think carefully, this is my own home. I've already been very careful, okay? If you weren't here, I'd be walking around naked at home. Really, so unreasonable."

Chen Feng walked away with his hands behind his back, humming a tune.

I took several deep breaths, comforting myself.

Don't get angry, don't get angry—earning money is important.

After that, no matter how hot it was, I wore clothes with collars that went up to my neck.

So what if it's hot? It's better than letting the scumbag peek at me.

Chapter 6

This evening, after putting the baby to sleep, I was planning to go to the bathroom to shower.

Just as I closed the door, my phone vibrated.

It was a voice call from Qu Daidai.

I ended it and sent a text message.

"What's up?"

"People in the group are sending red envelopes to Chen Feng, asking him to secretly photograph you showering and sleeping. You need to tell his wife quickly, and stop working there!"

His wife?

Lu Lin endured pain and discomfort every day, sleeping poorly, eating poorly, and still had to breastfeed the baby.

If I told her, what if she developed blocked milk ducts?

I wouldn't cause her that kind of suffering.

She needed to complete her postpartum confinement in peace.

Seeing I didn't reply, Qu Daidai called again with voice.

I ended it again.

"I'll be fine. I must earn this money."

"Are you crazy? Are you that desperate for money? For money, you don't even care about your reputation?"

I laughed: "What's reputation compared to money?"

"Really, good intentions treated like donkey's liver!" I could feel Qu Daidai's expression of frustration at that moment.

"Don't worry, I'll be careful. Thank you for your kindness."

The next second, I heard the sound of the bathroom door being unlocked.

I quickly pulled the door open and saw Chen Feng standing at the door, one hand holding keys, the other holding up his phone.

Startled by my sudden movement, he almost dropped his phone.

"What are you doing?"

"Nothing... nothing, so someone was in there. No wonder I couldn't open it. Um... you use it first."

I grabbed his collar.

"Chen Feng, stop playing dumb. Give me the key."

"This is my home, why should I give you the key! Let go."

"How do I know there won't be a next time! Give me the key, only then will I feel at ease!"

Chen Feng snorted: "You're just a matron now, a nanny taking care of someone's baby. Still think you're the school beauty? Who would want to peek at you?"

With a strong pull, he yanked his clothes from my hand.

Lu Lin heard the noise and asked from the bedroom: "What's wrong? Did the baby wake up?"

I gave Chen Feng a knowing smile.

Opened my mouth.

He quickly said: "No, I'm going to the bathroom. Go back to sleep."

Then he said to me in a low voice: "Don't talk nonsense, or I'll deduct your pay."

So he had things to fear too.

Chapter 7

Chen Feng wasn't satisfied since he didn't get any photos this time.

But my guard was up, and he couldn't find opportunities.

Qu Daidai still occasionally sent me screenshots of messages from the group.

To avoid suspicion, she also sent Chen Feng red envelopes.

"I risked a lot to be your undercover agent. You'll have to pay me back double when this is over."

I laughed at her: "Don't you dislike me? Why are you helping me with information?"

"Oh, that was when I was young and foolish. Besides, I can't stand scumbags like Chen Feng. If I knew and didn't tell you, and something happened to you, how would I live with myself?"

"By the way, those perverts in the group have been rushing Chen Feng lately. They gave money but haven't seen photos, and they're getting anxious. You must be careful."

I told her not to worry.

I bought a small camera myself and placed it in the corner of the room where I slept.

Always hiding wasn't a solution.

It was time for me to take action too.

Chapter 8

That night, I woke up in the middle of the night.

I heard movement at the door.

I felt the door being opened, and a ray of moonlight came in.

But no one came in.

After a moment, the door closed again.

I heard Chen Feng talking softly outside.

"Brothers, I've sent her sleeping photos. Don't rush me anymore."

Soon his phone vibrated with message notifications.

"Damn, you know how much risk I'm taking? If my wife finds out..."

"Who the hell is henpecked? Get lost!"

"In a few days, my wife is taking the baby to the hospital for a check-up. I'll have my mother come over, then I can take some photos for you perverts."

"Me appearing in person? Can you afford my appearance fee? Haha, alright, not talking anymore. I'll wake someone up soon. Brothers, wait for my news."

Outside, it became quiet again.

I turned off the recording.

I checked the surveillance footage.

The night vision clearly captured Chen Feng opening the door and taking pictures.

But just this alone wasn't enough to cause him much punishment.

I needed to wait for the right opportunity.

But I felt wronged in my heart.

So, I opened WeChat again and sent Chen Feng's phone number to the "Housekeeping Big Family" group.

"This is my classmate. He has some needs in that area. You all know many regular customers, introduce him to some, okay."

After sending, I exited the group chat.

Tonight, I slept soundly.

Chapter 9

Over the next few days, I often heard Chen Feng cursing on the phone.

"Which old man got my phone number?"

"Who the hell is selling ass? Damn!"

"I'm not short of your money! Call me again, and I'll report you for harassment!"

Then he complained to Lu Lin.

"I don't know which bastard gave my number to hookers. They keep calling me. It must be a competitor. Tomorrow I'll expose the phone numbers of the bosses from the shops across the street, damn it!"

Lu Lin looked at him with complicated eyes.

He quickly coaxed her: "Wife, don't you know me? How could I be that kind of person? Trust me, someone must be framing your husband."

"Hmph! Just wait until I find out who it is. I won't let them off easy."

The baby cried, and I carried the baby over.

"Sister Lin, it's time to feed."

Chen Feng took the opportunity to size me up several times.

The phone rang, and he went to the living room to curse again.

At night, the phone calls didn't stop either.

But they changed to women calling.

I heard Chen Feng cursing in a low voice: "I'm not a male escort! Tell me, where did you get this number?"

"That wasn't posted by me, damn!"

"Don't call me anymore. Call again and I'll kill you!"

This time I don't know who he angered, but the person cursed back at him for half an hour.

The baby was woken up and started crying.

I had to go out and persuade: "Please keep it down, you're frightening the child."

Lu Lin also said from the room: "Just turn off the phone. No clients will call you at night."

Chen Feng cursed and turned off his phone.

He couldn't sleep now.

Chapter 10

Chen Feng was driven crazy by the phone harassment and had to silence his phone during the day and turn it off at night.

According to Qu Daidai.

"Chen Feng has been well-behaved these past few days. Did you tell his wife? Or did you stop working there?"

I told her: "Neither. The contract was for a month, and the time isn't up yet. I haven't received the final payment—where would I go?"

"That's strange then. The people in the group are rushing him. They said if he doesn't post more, he should refund their money. He's not replying."

I didn't tell her about my dirty trick.

He wavered for a few days, then went out to take care of business.

I learned from chatting with Lu Lin.

Lu Lin ran an e-commerce company. Chen Feng, who didn't get into college, worked as a packer in her company.

Starting from then, he pursued her.

After pursuing her persistently for three years, he finally won her over.

Since Lu Lin got pregnant, she had entrusted all company big and small matters to Chen Feng to manage.

No wonder there was such a big gap between them.

And their house and car were both bought by Lu Lin.

I shouldn't comment on other people's marital matters, so I didn't say much more.

She seemed to see my concern and said to me:

"I know what you want to say. You're wondering if I'm worried he's after my money, right?"

Wasn't that the case?

"Before Chen Feng got together with me, he really had nothing. But I also came from hard times. I was once nothing too. Many people pursued me before, but most lasted no more than a year. Chen Feng has perseverance and was willing to give me a home—that's enough. I know he looks at you differently."

I quickly denied: "Sister Lin, please don't say that."

"Chen Feng said you two are classmates, that he sees you're having a hard time and wants to help you. I already know. Chen Feng is timid, he wouldn't dare have improper thoughts." Lu Lin looked at the baby, her face full of happiness.

Then she said another sentence: "If he dares to have improper thoughts, I'll make sure he loses everything."

Chapter 11

Lu Lin's health had improved much.

The day for the hospital check-up was approaching.

I had originally planned to go with them.

But the day before, Chen Feng brought his mother over.

Lu Lin had no advance warning.

She asked him: "Why did you bring your mother here? Don't we have a matron? Xiao Zhou is taking good care of her, there's no need for Mom to come."

Chen Feng said: "I have company business tomorrow and can't get away. How could I rest easy letting her take you? Don't look, she's just a matron. Actually, she's never been married or had children, so she doesn't understand many things. Let my mother go with her. Listen to me. Besides, my mother misses you and her grandson, she's been wanting to visit for a long time."

Lu Lin didn't say anything more and agreed.

Old Mrs. Chen was clearly a difficult person.

As soon as she arrived, she found all sorts of faults.

"Why aren't this baby's legs bound? Xiao Feng, get some rope. I'll bind the baby's legs quickly. If it's too late, it won't work."

Lu Lin held the baby tightly: "Mom, they don't do this anymore. It makes the baby uncomfortable. Don't bind them."

Old Mrs. Chen complained: "We bound Xiao Feng's legs when he was a baby. Look how properly formed he is now. Not like you!"

You could tell Old Mrs. Chen was dissatisfied with Lu Lin.

Her eyes were filled with disdain when she looked at her.

Now that Chen Feng wasn't home, Lu Lin held back her anger.

Seeing the atmosphere wasn't right, I said: "Auntie, I've taken care of several babies, with all kinds of families. Like Sister Lin said, they don't do this anymore. Now they emphasize scientific child-rearing."

When the old lady saw me standing on Lu Lin's side, she became even more angry.

"You're just a nanny taking care of a baby. What the hell do you know? My son told me you've never been married or had children. So why are you taking care of other people's babies? Do you have some ulterior motive?"

"Let me tell you, don't have designs on my son."

I smiled and told her: "You're overthinking it, Auntie. In this family, I'd rather hug Sister Lin's thigh."

"What do you mean by that?" I hadn't gotten angry, but the old lady did.

Lu Lin quickly called the old lady away.

"Mom, Xiao Zhou needs to put the baby to sleep. Come over here, see if this dress I bought for you looks nice."

She turned back and winked at me.

I gave her an OK gesture.

Just a small favor.

Chapter 12

The next day, Chen Feng left early, saying he had company business to attend to.

Lu Lin and her mother-in-law were taking the baby to the hospital for a check-up.

Before leaving, she said to me: "No one will be home during the day today. We'll come back after dinner. I told Chen Feng too, told him to come home late too. You can have a peaceful day's rest."

I responded with grateful eyes.

But I knew today I absolutely couldn't let my guard down.

The key to my room had been taken away.

Even if I locked it from inside, the door could still be opened with a key.

After washing the baby's clothes, I used a chair to block the door.

I didn't dare sleep too soundly.

Around noon, I heard the outside door being opened.

I immediately woke up.

Next, I heard the sound of a key turning in my door lock.

The door was pushed several times but wouldn't open.

I asked in a low voice: "Who is it?"

"It's me, Chen Feng. You haven't eaten lunch yet, right? I bought you food. Eat something before you go back to sleep?"

"No need, I'm not hungry."

"Don't be like that! Zhou Yanan, since you came to my home as a matron, I can't treat you poorly. I bought you beef noodles. If you wait too long, they'll get soggy."

In broad daylight, I thought he wouldn't dare do anything.

And I was a bit hungry anyway.

So I opened the door and came out.

I sat there eating, and he just watched me.

"Zhou Yanan, why did you become a matron? I remember your college entrance exam scores weren't bad, right?"

The noodles were very hard. I ate a few bites and couldn't eat anymore.

I simply put down my chopsticks.

"Being a matron is a legitimate profession. There's nothing wrong with it."

"Do you have some difficulties? You can tell me. We're old classmates. Whatever I can help with, I definitely will."

He sat closer and closer to me, his arm draping over the back of my chair.

I stood up.

"No need, Chen Feng. I earn money with my own two hands. I don't need to trouble others."

I started walking toward the bedroom.

"Why did you eat so little? Eat some more!"

"I'm not eating anymore. It doesn't suit my taste."

Chen Feng also stood up.

Followed me to my bedroom door.

"Zhou Yanan, no one else is home today. You know I've liked you since school."

He said as he reached out to touch me.

I dodged.

"What are you doing!"

"Stop pretending. I already know you went to be someone's mistress and failed, that's why you became a matron. To put it bluntly, being a matron, aren't you still trying to get something out of it?"

"I have money now. You can follow me. I guarantee where there's a bite for me, there's a bite for you."

As he spoke, he pushed me.

Pushed me into the bedroom, and he closed the door.

"Chen Feng, I'm warning you, don't mess around."

"What's there to be afraid of? No one else is here now. If you follow me, you won't have to work taking care of other people's babies anymore. You won't have to look for patrons everywhere. I'll be your patron."

He took out his phone, turned on the video, and leaned to the side.

Then he pounced on me.

I was right in front of the camera I had installed.

I pretended to be pinned by him, struggling a few times but unable to break free.

"Chen Feng, this is a crime. You're going to jail!"

"Cut it out. If you tell people, would they believe you? Zhou Yanan, this is in my home, and you came willingly. Even if you talk until you're blue in the face, no one will believe your words! Just serve me properly. If I'm happy, I'll give you more money, hahaha!"

His mouth moved toward my face.

I aimed my timing and broke one arm free.

I elbowed him.

With a "crack" sound, one of his teeth broke.

"Damn it!"

I took the opportunity to break free and picked up the scissors I kept under my pillow.

"If you come closer, don't blame me for being rude!"

"Damn it!" He spat out blood, "You broke one of my teeth! Damn bitch, you've got spirit. Today buddy will play with you properly. Come on, stab me! Stab me!"

He didn't seem to fear my scissors, arrogantly moving closer to me.

He thought I wouldn't dare.

I sneered.

Holding up the scissors, I stabbed toward his chest.

"Damn it! You really dared to attack. You almost killed me. Just you wait!"

He opened the door and ran out.

He didn't come back until Lu Lin and the others returned home.

Chapter 13

In the evening, Qu Daidai called me.

"Zhou Yanan, are you okay? Do you need me to help you call the police?"

"No need."

"You scared me to death. Chen Feng that beast posted a video in the group. I clicked and saw him bullying you. When I wanted to watch it again, the video was gone. I thought..."

Qu Daidai's tone was full of worry.

"Zhou Yanan, people are bullying you like this, and you just keep enduring it? You weren't like this before. In school, when people bullied you, you always fought back ten times harder. What's wrong with you? Is it because of money that you have to earn their little bit of money? How much do you need? I'll make it up for you."

This was the first time I saw her so anxious.

"I do need to earn money, but I'm not a pushover. After I get the money, I won't let them off. And thank you. If possible, I'll still need you to keep me informed."

"Oh, I see. You're collecting evidence, right?"

"Yes, you're finally being a bit smart."

"Hmph. Whatever happens, protect yourself."

That night, Chen Feng didn't come home.

I heard Lu Lin call him, seemingly using the excuse that a subordinate had some trouble and needed his help.

But the screenshots Qu Daidai sent me showed he hadn't been idle in that small group.

"Brothers, for you all, I risked my life."

"What did you post? I haven't seen it yet before you deleted it. Was it a photo of the school beauty fresh from her bath?"

"It was a video of Chen Feng copping a feel."

"Damn, you're lucky. Actually made a move on the school beauty."

"You're too bold, aren't you? Aren't you afraid she'll call the police?"

"Report to the police my ass. I didn't do anything. I was even injured by her. I should be the one calling the police on her. This girl is too damn stubborn. But it was quite exciting, actually."

"Damn, Chen Feng, you're really something. Aren't you afraid your wife will discover you're interested in the matron? But none of us have seen your wife. What kind of person is she?"

"She's seven years older than me. An old woman, just has some money."

"Damn, Chen Feng, you're a pretty boy. No wonder you could afford a matron, damn."

"Chen Pretty-boy, your video showed nothing. It doesn't count. Bros aren't satisfied. You can't hog all the good stuff."

"Hey, wait until I find a chance. She's leaving in three more days. Be patient. Before she goes, we'll have a big finale."

She didn't send more after that.

No need to guess what disgusting things they would say.

Chapter 14

The next day, Chen Feng came back with injuries.

Old Mrs. Chen was terribly worried.

"Son, what happened to you?"

"Some employees had a conflict at work. I was helping mediate and got caught in the middle."

Lu Lin asked him: "Who was it?"

Chen Feng's eyes darted around, with the corner of his eye glancing toward me.

"Oh, she was new when you were giving birth. I've already fired her. Don't worry, it's all resolved."

Old Mrs. Chen looked displeased: "My son is injured, and you're not worried about him, worried about your employee. Do you have a conscience?"

"Mom, I'm fine."

"Hmph, I told you long ago, a woman doesn't need to have a career. Why be so ambitious? In the end, don't men still have to do everything?"

Chen Feng tried to drag his mother away.

"Mom, I bought you a train ticket. You should go back tonight."

"What? I just arrived and you're sending me away?"

"Mom, isn't the matron here? When she leaves, I'll have you over again."

Old Mrs. Chen was very unhappy: "She's leaving soon anyway. What's the point of the back and forth? What, you have too much money now?"

"No, Mom, I'm afraid you'll get tired. With the matron here, you don't need to do anything."

Lu Lin also persuaded from the side: "Chen Feng, Xiao Zhou is leaving in two more days. How about we let Mom stay here to get used to it? If not, we'll hire a nanny."

"Why hire a nanny? Wasting that money? I'll take care of my grandson myself."

I couldn't be bothered to listen to their bickering, so I carried the baby back to the room to put him to sleep.

Just as I closed the door, I heard Chen Feng slam the table.

"That's enough. Just listen to me. Would I harm you?"

"Fine, fine, we'll listen to my son."

After sending his mother away, Chen Feng brainwashed Lu Lin again.

"I'm afraid you'll have conflicts with my mom. When the matron leaves, we'll find a nanny. If Mom wants to visit, we'll have her over for a few days to see. Not letting her stay long, you'll be more comfortable too."

Lu Lin was still somewhat confused.

"But there's no need to send her away the first day she arrives. Xiao Zhou is leaving soon, and we haven't found a nanny yet. What do we do? I can't manage alone."

I heard Chen Feng say: "How about I ask my classmate to stay a few more days? We can look for a nanny gradually?"

"Then you talk to her, see if she's willing to stay longer. Don't shortchange her on the money."

"I know. You don't need to worry about this. I'll handle it."

That evening, after Lu Lin put the baby to sleep, he knocked on my door.

"What? Are you here to give me the remaining 30%?"

"I'll give you 30% more, you stay ten extra days. That way neither of us loses out."

I glanced at him sideways.

"Chen Feng, that's not what our contract says. Tomorrow is the last day. If you don't pay, I can sue you."

"Save your energy. That's a private contract. Courts won't recognize it anyway."

As he spoke, he moved closer to me again.

I pointed at his wound.

"What? The scar hasn't healed and you've forgotten the pain?"

"Oh, right, speaking of that, you haven't paid me my medical fees yet. All that will be deducted from your 30%. Of course, if you agree to me, I can let it go."

As he spoke, he suddenly pounced on me again.

"Aren't you afraid I'll scream?" I pushed hard against him.

"Haha, I've already figured it out. You're the type who values money over life. If you wanted to scream, you would have done so long ago. Zhou Yanan, I know you need money. I'm still saying the same thing: as long as you're willing to follow me, I can support you. You can just stay at my home and take care of my baby, and I'll give you money to spend."

"In your dreams." I lifted my foot to kick him in the crotch.

He dodged.

"Haha, missed me. I've learned my lesson now. I don't believe I can't handle you. Today I'll have a good time."

He only focused on grabbing my hands and feet, not expecting that I would really scream.

"Help! Help! Rape!"

That scream used all my strength.

Even the dog downstairs heard and started barking.

Chen Feng jumped up, startled.

Only after the fact did he cover my mouth.

Then I heard Lu Lin's voice.

"What's wrong? Xiao Zhou, who's bullying you? Did a burglar break in? Chen Feng, Chen..."

Seeing Chen Feng come out of my room, Lu Lin froze.

"Why is it you?"

"Wife, it's a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding. I was telling her I wanted her to stay a few more days, just for less pay. She didn't agree and started screaming randomly. I really didn't touch her."

I messed up my hair and pulled open my collar, walking out from the room.

"Sister Lin, tell me, should I call the police, or will you?"

"Zhou Yanan, don't slander me. I didn't touch you at all!"

Lu Lin slapped him across the face.

"We'll let the police sort it out."

"Don't, wife, don't call the police. I really didn't do anything to her. You have to believe me."

Lu Lin completely ignored him, picked up the phone, and dialed 110.

Chen Feng still wouldn't give up, hugging Lu Lin as he begged and cried: "Wife, I'm really not that kind of person. We've known each other so long—don't you trust me? When the police come, they'll investigate and know I didn't do anything to her. You can't distrust me because of an outsider, can you? You know how I've treated you all these years."

Lu Lin didn't say a word.

The baby was woken up. I went to their bedroom, picked up the baby, and comforted him.

A short while later, the police arrived.

Chen Feng stuck his neck out and said: "Zhou Yanan, just you wait. If they don't find anything, I'll sue you for slander!"

I removed the camera and took out the memory card.

"Officer, I have the evidence ready."

Chen Feng immediately panicked.

"You installed a camera in my home? That's illegal!"

"Enough!" The officer shouted, "We'll determine if it's illegal at the police station. Both of you, come with me."

Chapter 15

The video was very clear.

Chen Feng's two attempted rapes led to him being detained on the spot.

The police asked me: "Why didn't you report it the first time?"

I said grievously: "I hadn't received my wages yet. If I had reported it then, I wouldn't have gotten the rest of the money."

"And now, did you get the money?"

I shook my head: "No, he was going to breach the contract."

"You young person, for the sake of money, you don't even care about your own safety?"

"Officer," I quietly raised my right hand, "can you help me recover the money he owes me?"

"Did you two sign an agreement, or was it verbal?"

I showed the police the contract I had signed with Chen Feng.

He said helplessly: "Aiya, for this little bit of money, you... don't do this again next time. If it's too late, you'll regret it!"

"I understand, Officer. There's one more thing. Can this chat log from this group be used as evidence?"

"Right, the one who sent it to me is my friend. She only joined the group for my safety. Please don't hold her responsible."

...

Chapter 16

Lu Lin filed for divorce from Chen Feng.

Naturally, Chen Feng was unwilling. Through the visitation window, he begged Lu Lin for forgiveness.

"Wife, this really wasn't my fault. Those people in the group kept insisting I make videos."

Lu Lin said coldly: "I'm here to inform you, not to ask you. Before a child turns two, custody is unconditionally awarded to the mother. Of course, even if you want to fight, you have no capital."

"Wife, think of a way. I can't go to jail. Our family only has one son. I know I was wrong. I'll never dare again. You must get me out of here."

Lu Lin handed him a divorce agreement.

"Sign this."

"If I sign, will you find a way to get me out?"

Lu Lin looked at him without speaking.

Smiled.

"Fine, I'll sign. Wife, I know you still love me. When I get out, I'll definitely listen to you. You tell me to do something, I'll do it. If you don't want to remarry, that's fine too. I'll be an ox or a horse for you and our son."

Lu Lin took the signed divorce agreement and turned to leave.

"Oh, I forgot to tell you. Our son's household registration is already processed. He has my surname."

"What did you say? That's my son. Why does he have your surname?"

Lu Lin held up the divorce agreement in her hand.

"You wouldn't want our child to have a father who's in prison, would you? I'll find him an upright and kind father. You don't need to worry about it."

"Lu Lin, you just promised you'd get me out of here."

"Lu Lin, besides me, who would want an old woman like you!"

"Lu Lin, wait till I get out, I'm not done with you!"

"Zhou Yanan, just you wait!"

Chapter 17

After Chen Feng's incident, those people in his group all dropped out.

Fearing they might be implicated, they deleted each other on WeChat.

But the police still tracked them down.

One by one, they received criticism and education.

Qu Daidai called me.

"When my husband was called in for questioning, he was completely dumbfounded. Hahaha, he said that was a spare account he never used. By the way, how are you? Did you get the money?"

"I got it."

Lu Lin gave it to me.

Moreover, I promised her I would continue to help take care of the baby until she found a nanny.

On the fifth day after Chen Feng was detained, his mother came to the door.

Causing a scene at home, demanding Lu Lin rescue her son.

"I told you hiring this vixen as a matron would be no good. Now she's sent my son to jail. You must get him out."

Lu Lin no longer indulged her, saying to her: "Xiao Zhou has worked as a matron in many homes, not just yours. She earns money through her own hard work and has done nothing wrong. She's beautiful, but that's no reason to be violated. Your son is the animal who had improper thoughts. He received his punishment—it's what he deserved."

Old Mrs. Chen wouldn't let it go, lying on the ground and wailing.

"I don't care. If you don't get my son out of jail, I'm not leaving."

"Then you can go in there and join your son."

The police came again, same person as before.

"Aiya, your home is really lively. Who is it this time?"

Chapter 18

To avoid unnecessary trouble, Lu Lin planned to move.

I discovered she was a very decisive woman.

She found a new house in just one week.

Selling the old house, buying the new one, moving—all clean and efficient.

She said: "Life is long. You never know who you'll meet or what you'll encounter."

"If it weren't for giving birth, I wouldn't have seen Chen Feng's true colors. People used to tell me Chen Feng was just after my money, and I didn't believe it. He seemed so good, but it turned out to be just good acting. Oh well, it's all in the past. Even by myself, I can raise our child well."

"Yes," I agreed, "the baby is quite resilient. Having no father isn't so bad. Look at me, I have nothing, and I'm doing fine, aren't I?"

After finishing as her matron, she gave me an extra sum of money.

I tried to refuse.

She insisted on giving it to me.

"Consider it my thank you fee. Xiao Zhou, I know life isn't easy for you. If you have any difficulties in the future, remember to come find me."

"I will, Sister Lin."

I waved goodbye to her and the baby.

Goodbye.

Continuing on with my life.

【The End】