I have been farming since I crossed over.

After everyone filed out, Yang Mingxi walked forward with light lotus steps, stretched out her jade hand and gently took the tall girl. A smile as bright as a spring flower blossomed on her face, and she said softly, "You are my seventh aunt's sister, Daoxiang!"

Zhang Daoxiang stared intently at the girl in front of him, her smile as beautiful as a flower, and the stone in her heart finally fell to the ground. She couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and then laughed heartily, "Haha, this is so great! I didn't expect to see you again! I really have to thank you for what you said back then. It saved my life!"

When Yang Mingxi heard this, she was bewildered, like a confused monk, completely clueless.

She stared at Zhang Daoxiang suspiciously, and was about to ask what had happened when Zhang Daoxiang smiled and slowly spoke, "That day, when I was completely hopeless and just wanted to find relief, your bright and charming smile and the words 'Only as long as you're alive, there's hope' suddenly appeared in my mind. It was because of this that I immediately gave up the idea of suicide, ignited the desire to live, and ultimately successfully escaped the predicament."

Yang Mingxi walked forward slowly with heavy steps, opening her arms and tightly embracing the pale, forced-smile girl before her. Tears welled uncontrollably in her eyes, and her voice choked with emotion. "Whatever happened in the past that you find unbearable, it's all in the past. If you're willing to confide in me now, to pour out all the pain and grievances in your heart, then go ahead. But if the past is too heavy for you to recall, wanting it buried deep in your memory forever, then let it all go with the wind, becoming a distant memory. In any case, I will respect your choice."

Zhang Daoxiang's lips trembled as she finally mustered up the courage to speak: "My eldest sister's matter is getting bigger and bigger. In order to wash away the stigma that he married my eldest sister not for your family's secret recipe, that hateful squire actually proposed to marry me instead! Of course I firmly disagreed with this marriage, but who could have known that my cruel mother, Mrs. Zhang, would tie me up without any explanation and forcibly send me to the squire's house. After arriving there, the two of them beat me mercilessly, leaving me covered in bruises. What's even more unbearable is that Mrs. Zhang did all kinds of dirty things with the squire in front of me... She said disgusting words like she could make him feel like he was in heaven and floating in ecstasy. I really couldn't bear to watch such a dirty and ugly scene. The only thing I could think of at the time was to free myself by death." At this point, the girl was sobbing and her body kept twitching.

Zhang Daoxiang recounted her experiences incessantly, her voice sometimes low, sometimes passionate, as if replaying the thrilling experience before her eyes. After a long while, she took a deep breath and continued, "Just then, for some reason, your figure and the words you once said to me suddenly appeared in my mind. I don't know why, but an inexplicable power surged into my heart, filling me with energy. So, taking advantage of the moment when they weren't paying attention, I sprinted out like a nimble rabbit. Not only that, I cleverly gathered a group of people to watch them, and took advantage of the chaos to escape."

Hearing this, Yang Mingxi's eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief. She exclaimed, "Has Mrs. Zhang gone mad? You know, you're their only child now! How could she be so cruel as to do this to you? And where is your father?"

Zhang Daoxiang lowered her head slightly, her eyes dimmed, and she slowly said: "When my father learned about this, he was filled with grief and anger, and ran away from home in a rage. Because of this, that hateful squire became fearless, and almost every day he came to our house to hang out with Mrs. Zhang. And when I was covered in scars and weak, that shameless guy actually tried to take me for himself. Fortunately, this scene happened to be witnessed by Mrs. Zhang. She was afraid of causing more trouble, so she sold me to a man without hesitation. In this way, I went through twists and turns and finally ended up here. Today is the thirteenth day since I came here..." At the end, Zhang Daoxiang seemed to have remembered something interesting, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a faint smile. However, the pain and helplessness hidden behind that smile made people feel extremely distressed.

"Okay, I got it. I'll take the things away for you later. As for what happens next, let's discuss it slowly later, okay?" Yang Mingxi said softly, her tone calm and gentle.

"Okay, thank you so much. However, since you saved my life, and now you have saved my family again, from now on, no matter where I am, as long as you need me, even if it means going through fire and water, I will rush to your side without hesitation and protect you from the wind and rain, no matter what it takes!" Zhang Daoxiang responded solemnly, his eyes firm and full of gratitude.

After hearing these words, Yang Mingxi slowly closed her eyes, trying to calm her heart, which had been turbulent with emotion. After a long moment, she finally opened her eyes and spoke again, "Okay, I've taken note of all this. I'll have someone take you to get some rest!" Then, Yang Mingxi turned around and shouted to the door, "Master Lu, come in!"

Lu Da, who was waiting outside the door, already had a rough idea of what was happening inside. So when he suddenly heard Yang Mingxi's call, he didn't dare to delay. He quickly opened the door, walked in quickly, and bowed, saying, "Madam Thirteen, I am here to serve you."

"Well, take Zhang Daoxiang outside first so that she can rest in peace for a while." Yang Mingxi's face was as gloomy as he gave orders in an orderly manner. His voice was not loud but carried an unquestionable majesty.

Upon hearing this, Lu Da, who was standing aside, hurried forward, extended his hand respectfully, bowed slightly and said, "Miss Zhang, please come this way." His movements were very skillful, and it was obvious that he was a well-trained person.

Zhang Daoxiang glanced at the hand that Lu Da extended, then looked up at Yang Mingxi, a trace of gratitude flashed in her eyes, and she said softly: "Thank you for your kindness, Xier, I wonder if I can call you that? Also, I see that you came here, are you here to buy people? If so, I wonder what kind of people you need? To be honest, I have been with these people for almost half a month, and I have a relatively good understanding of everyone's situation. And not only the people here, but also the people in other dental clinics, I am quite familiar with them. Although we belong to different dental clinics, we all live together on weekdays, so we are quite familiar with each other." After she finished speaking, a confident smile appeared on her face.

Yang Mingxi thought for a moment, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and she responded with a smile, "Okay, since you're so familiar with this matter, I'll leave it to you to help! This time I'm mainly looking to buy some young women, preferably those who can work in a workshop. As for specific requirements, those with craftsmanship or special skills are of course preferred. If they don't have particularly outstanding skills, as long as they are nimble and hardworking, they will be fine. In short, all who meet the requirements are welcome."

After hearing this, Zhang Daoxiang nodded without hesitation and said, "Okay, leave it to me! Let's go out. It will be more convenient to choose outside." Before she finished speaking, she reached out and grabbed Yang Mingxi's sleeve, and walked out the door impatiently.