Chapter 74 The Mantis Stalks the Cicada, Unaware of the Oriole Behind

Zhou smiled faintly and said coquettishly, "How could that be? Uncle, a family always needs someone to cook. Isn't that right?"

You are a family of three, and two of you have broken your legs. If something happens to you, who will take care of them?

How could I be so heartless?

"Zhou Zijiao will be disabled for life, and probably no one will want her! Even if someone does want her, she'll only end up as someone who carries on the family line."

I don't think things will be easy for us!

"Heh... I guess Uncle won't be able to bear it, so he'll have to serve you personally every day!"

"As for Yu Wen, he was a bit malicious, but after all, he is my uncle's favorite. My uncle will have to work harder in the future!"

Don't worry, I won't bother you.

May my uncle enjoy peace and tranquility every day and sleep soundly every night from now on!

Zhou Ye's smile was both radiant and sinister, her upturned lips conveying a cold indifference...

The light emanating from her eyes chilled Zhou Yuanyao to the bone. How come he had never realized his niece was so vicious?

To kill someone, you must first destroy their spirit; but she suffered a spiritual blow instead!

It makes people want to die but can't, and want to live but can't!

The road was muddy, making it extremely difficult for Zhou to walk, yet there was no trace of snow left behind.

A third of the villagers' houses were destroyed, leaving only ruins. Food supplies were even worse; almost all of them were soaked in water.

The houses were intact, and the village chief sent people to clean up the sludge.

The entire village was immersed in loss and pain!

The numbness in the eyes of adults and the innocence in the eyes of children pierced the hearts of everyone. Village chief Xie Youfu watched, his heart aching with unbearable pain and utter helplessness.

“Jianshe, come with me to the brigade in a bit! Our village was flooded, and the brigade should provide some relief.”

Whether it's money or food, it can temporarily alleviate this natural disaster!

Why……

The food was gone, the houses were gone, and the crops were destroyed...

Is our village doomed? ...Sigh..."

Xie Youfu couldn't continue speaking; as the village chief, he felt he had an inescapable responsibility.

"Dad, don't worry, everything will be alright! Life goes on, things will definitely get better! We need to stick together, we can get through this!"

Xie Jianshe comforted him.

But deep down, I've also made some decisions.

The supplies were all packed up, and everyone looked gloomy and lost. They carried the houses back into the cave.

It was already noon.

The children were too weak from hunger to move, and apart from their sobbing, there was no more noise or fuss.

There was only one large pot, which was retrieved from the flood. It was broken, but it was still usable.

The water in the mountains is still very murky, so we can only fetch water from the river on the other side of the mountain.

Some men were responsible for fetching water, while others went hunting in the mountains. Some of the women took care of the children, while others gathered firewood for use.

It can be considered to be orderly.

Zhou Ye was still outside, searching for Bai Xue's whereabouts.

Sudden……

A chilling, desolate feeling swept over him, and a tall figure appeared behind him, its hardness pressing against his back.

"Zhou Ye, it's been a long time!"

Yue Yong!

With just one sound, Zhou recognized who was behind him.

Zhou straightened his back and smiled. The mastermind behind it all had finally shown up!

There's really no point in cleaning up the lingering heat; it was just a pretext to lure out Yue Yong, the real villain.

I never expected that Yu Wen would hold such a significant place in his heart!

Oh……

"You're not dead yet?"

Zhou also responded with indifference and provocation.

Yue Yong suddenly flew into a rage: "You fucking tricked me? Zhou Ye, you little bitch, you ruined my plans."

They killed my men!

Tell me, what exactly do you want to do?

Who exactly are you?

"Who I am is not important. What is important is who you are? Yue Yong, you were born a human being, yet you disregard the dignity and interests of the country for money. Do you even deserve to live?"

People like you deserve to be torn to pieces!

Zhou Ye replied coldly.

Yue Yong: "Ha... Such eloquent words! Zhou Ye, you killed my daughter and abused my wife."

Do you really think I wouldn't dare to do anything?

"You wouldn't dare! Of course you wouldn't dare!" Zhou Ye turned around decisively. Yue Yong had lost his previous high spirits. At this moment, he was thin and cold, and his killing intent was overwhelming!

"You are no longer trusted by those above, your daughter has died, and you have lost your backing! What will you use to do this?"

If something happens to me and I get hurt, I will not hesitate to report you, and you will face imprisonment.

If you die, you won't fare any better! Do you think I haven't left myself a backup plan? What awaits you might be more than just imprisonment.

You, your boss, and your wife will all pay the price because of you!

Zhou Ye stepped forward step by step, while Yue Yong stepped back step by step!

"You've finally appeared!"

Zhou Ye's lips curled up as he pressed closer.

Yue Yong looked around and suddenly sensed something was wrong, so he tried to escape.

Suddenly, he felt all his strength drain away and, in a panic, asked, "What did you do?"

You really are a vixen!

You're a witch!

Zhou Ye sneered, his gaze toward Yue Yong as if he were a corpse!

"Of course I... am going to kill you!"

"Zhou Ye, you will get your retribution. You killed my daughter. I should be the one seeking revenge. I should be the one killing you!"

That's my only daughter!

Seeing Yue Yong glaring at him with hatred, Zhou also laughed: "Your daughter? You mean Zhou Ziyue!"

How did you know I killed him?!

"Are you kidding? Do you have any proof?"

"It's you, Yu Wen is the proof! Yu Wen and I grew up together. If it weren't for completing the mission, why would I let Yu Wen marry Zhou Yuanyao?"

She even fathered two illegitimate children!

My poor Ziyue, she was so young, and she died!

Why weren't they the ones who died?

"Ha... Zhou Ziyue really is your daughter! Fine, I'll give you a chance to kill me! Come on!"

Zhou looked at him with disdain.

Yue Yong picked up the knife, struggled to his feet, and glared at Zhou Ye: "Zhou Ye, you murderer, I will make sure you die!"

You ruined my career! Blocking someone's path to wealth is like killing their parents!

You killed my daughter again; today is your death day.

So what if you drugged me? Do you think I'm afraid of you?

With that lingering warmth, I'll make you pay!

A murderous glint flashed in Zhou Ye's eyes. "Yue Yong, you traitor deserve to die. Last time I was careless and let you escape."

Since you've come to me in person this time, then I'm sorry!

"Alright, I'll wait! I want to see how you're going to make me look even better!" Zhou Ye pulled out a sharp knife from behind his back and pointed it directly at Yue Yong.

An incredulous look of terror flashed across Yue Yong's eyes!

knife?

Where did it come from?

"you……"

"Get up! Didn't you want to kill me? Yue Yong, you despicable man who stole another man's wife and cuckolded him, you deserve to die!"

Yue Yong didn't know why Zhou Ye suddenly brought this up...

Just when it seemed utterly unbelievable...

Zhou Ye suddenly said to Yue Yong's back, "Haven't you seen enough? Come out! Let's settle our scores and grievances!"

You'll have to figure it out yourselves.