Chapter 76 Is the Lu Family Poor?

"Yes, this matter should be reported to the police!" The villagers were excited and echoed each other.

Looking at the messy marks on Huang Zhaodi's body, Lu Zheng felt a wave of fear wash over him. If Xia Qianqian hadn't noticed the problem with the water, she would probably be the one surrounded by the villagers, being pointed at and gossiped about.

Thinking of this, he clenched his fists, his knuckles turned white, and he seemed to be on the verge of losing control.

At this very moment, Huang Zhaodi, oblivious to her own mortality, still tried to pin her anger on Xia Qianqian.

She wailed and cried, "It's them! They're the ones who hurt me! Xia Qianqian knocked me unconscious, that's why this happened!"

However, before she could finish speaking, she let out a scream.

Unable to contain his anger any longer, Lu Zheng kicked Huang Zhaodi, knocking out several of her teeth. Even so, Lu Zheng's hatred had not subsided, and he still wanted to rush up and slap Huang Zhaodi a few more times.

Xia Qianqian quickly grabbed him and said, "Don't be impulsive. If you really hurt her, the police might hold you accountable. The facts are right in front of us now, so let the police handle it."

The production team leader stood aside, looking very conflicted.

He didn't really want to publicize this shameful incident in the village, but with such terrible things happening one after another, he really couldn't face the villagers if he didn't take action.

After pondering for a long time, he finally made up his mind and said to everyone, "Let's set off tonight and take these three people to the police station."

As the villagers who had come to watch the commotion gradually dispersed, Lu's mother hugged Xia Qianqian tightly and cried, "Qianqian, if it weren't for your intelligence, our Lu family would have been ruined by them!"

Lu's mother was filled with lingering fear and couldn't understand how Huang Zhaodi and Liu Xiao'e could be so cruel.

Xia Qianqian almost had her innocence ruined by Lao Wu.

If such a thing were to happen, Xia Qianqian would be unable to hold her head high in the village, and the Lu family would be pointed at and scorned by everyone behind their backs.

Er Ya frowned and said angrily, "No wonder I saw her acting suspiciously! That wicked woman should be shot! Mom, how did you find out?"

Er Ya's words startled Xia Qianqian slightly.

The situation was urgent, and she didn't have time to think of a reason. Seeing everyone staring at her curiously, Xia Qianqian quickly came up with a plan: "Actually, I only asked everyone to pretend to faint because I noticed that Huang Zhaodi's eyes were strange. I didn't expect that I would actually guess right."

After hearing this, Lu's mother put her hands together and said with a devout expression, "Thank God for protecting our family. Otherwise, how could we have discovered their conspiracy so easily!"

Hearing Lu's mother's words, Xia Qianqian nodded. If it weren't for the timely reminder from the comments, she would have definitely suffered a great loss this time.

"Mom, you're right, it's God protecting us. Once these bad guys are brought to justice, our family will definitely have a better life."

"Well, it's getting late, everyone should get some rest," said Mrs. Lu affectionately.

The next day, before noon, Xia Qianqian saw Lu's mother excitedly walking home: "Qianqian, I have good news!"

She took a breath: "Last night, after the people in our village took Liu Xiao'e and the others to the police station, the police officers got them to confess to all the bad things they had done in just a few words!"

Upon hearing the news, Xia Qianqian smiled broadly and said to Lu's mother, "Mom, this is really great news! We must have a good meal tonight to celebrate."

She had already started to plan in her mind how she had taken so many good things from Peach Blossom Spring but had never had a chance to properly taste them.

In the evening, I must fry a large plate of golden and fragrant eggs, and stew a plump carp so that the whole family can have a good meal.

Just then, Li Aiqin's clear voice suddenly came from outside the door: "Qianqian, we've come to see you!"

Then Li Aiqin appeared at the door with a smile, carrying a few ears of corn.

Xia Qianqian was both surprised and delighted, and quickly went to greet her: "Aiqin, what brings you here?"

Li Aiqin entered the house: "I originally planned to come and see you before your wedding. But this morning I heard that your woodshed was set on fire last night, so I rushed over. I was wondering if you were alright?"

Xia Qianqian shook her head, about to say it was nothing, when Wang Xueying and two other educated youths walked over from behind.

As soon as Wang Xueying entered, she scrutinized the Lu family's surroundings with a critical eye. The Lu family had only recently moved in, and the furnishings were indeed simple and plain. Wang Xueying couldn't help but scoff, "We heard you were getting married, so we came to see for ourselves. We never expected you to marry such a poor wretch!"

Xia Qianqian rolled her eyes at her without backing down, and replied nonchalantly, "Why don't I feel poor?"

As she spoke, she turned around and carried out a large basin full of eggs from the kitchen, along with two large, lively carp.

This startled Wang Xueying so much that her eyes almost popped out of their sockets. She stared intently at the bowl of eggs and fish, her mind reeling: This was no ordinary family's display! Even the commune secretary's family didn't have this many eggs!

Xia Qianqian took in the fleeting jealousy in Wang Xueying's eyes, a meaningful smile playing on her lips. Ignoring Wang Xueying's complex expression, she turned and warmly took Li Aiqin's hand: "Aiqin, it's rare for you to come all this way, so please stay for dinner tonight and let me show you my cooking!"

Seeing that Xia Qianqian genuinely wanted her to stay, Li Aiqin excitedly hugged her and said with a beaming smile, "Qianqian, you're so kind! You have no idea what kind of hardship we've endured at the youth settlement. From the time we were sent to the countryside until now, we haven't had a single bite of meat! Don't complain about me eating too much today, or I'll be responsible if I bankrupt your family!"

Hearing Li Aiqin's words, Xia Qianqian smiled and said, "I'm genuinely happy that you came to see me. I don't care how much you eat. Besides, my family doesn't lack this."

These words were like a piece of candy, so sweet that the eyes of the two educated youths who came along lit up, and they immediately cheered.

"That's great, Qianqian! We can finally enjoy a good meal!" He put the gift on the table, rubbed his hands together, and leaned closer to Xia Qianqian: "If there's anything I can help you with, just let me know!"

Only Wang Xueying remained rooted to the spot with a cold expression.

Why should Xia Qianqian get to eat eggs and carp? Why should I have to eat cornbread at the youth center?

She also wanted to stay for dinner, but she was too embarrassed to flatter Xia Qianqian. She just hoped that Xia Qianqian would ask her to stay, and then she would agree without hesitation. Why not eat it if it's free?

Little did she know that Xia Qianqian didn't even look at her. She turned to the two educated youths and smiled, "Perfect timing, the fish hasn't been processed yet. Can you help me scale it?" Then she said to Li Aiqin, "Aiqin, come with me to prepare the vegetables!"

"Alright!" The two educated youths responded and rolled up their sleeves. Li Aiqin also happily followed Xia Qianqian into the kitchen.

For a moment, the only sounds in the courtyard were the rustling of picking vegetables, the splashing of scaling fish, and laughter, making it as lively as during the New Year.