The police station's visits became more and more frequent, and many villagers were questioned individually.

"Guiying, what did the police officer call your Dapao over to ask last time?"

"Hey, if we don't find the murderer quickly, I have to call my husband to come with me even when I get up at night."

"My heart is always on edge."

"You're telling me, with someone like this lurking right next to us, how dangerous is that for us?"

"yes?"

"But I reckon it'll be soon."

"The nearest village around here is about three miles away."

"It's unlikely that outsiders would come in the middle of the night."

"The police are investigating now. They say that based on the autopsy, they have deduced the killer's gender, height, and other details."

"If we keep checking them one by one, it will be quick..."

Shen Chuntao listened to the discussions of the intelligence bureau around her with her head down, her heart shrinking again and again.

Taking advantage of the moment he needed to relieve himself, and when no one was looking, he plunged into the woods.

They soon appeared on another hilltop.

"Brother Gangzi?"

The man, who was vigorously swinging the hoe, was startled, his sharp eyes scanning the surroundings warily.

Then he strode forward, took Shen Chuntao's hand, and hid in the nearby cedar forest.

"What are you doing here in broad daylight?"

"Brother Gangzi, I'm here to tell you some good news."

Shen Chuntao tilted her head back, smiling sweetly, her eyes filled with the man in front of her.

"I'm pregnant again."

“This time it feels very different from the last time. I have a feeling that this baby will definitely be a son.”

The man was stunned for a moment, then his eyes lit up with immense joy.

"You...you said you're pregnant?"

"Is it my son? Mine?"

"Yes, Brother Gangzi, I'm pregnant with your son."

"Great, great! Our Liu family has an heir!" Liu Pinggang rubbed his hands together excitedly.

"But, Brother Gangzi, I'm so worried."

"This child has come at the wrong time."

"The police are investigating Xiao Hu's case very thoroughly right now. I heard that the higher-ups have already gathered a lot of evidence."

"I'm so scared."

"I'm fine myself."

"Now that we have a son, what will happen to him if the police actually find out?"

Shen Chuntao's face was full of worry, and she choked up as she spoke.

Liu Pinggang quickly comforted Shen Chuntao.

"Chuntao, don't cry. Crying too much is bad for the baby."

"Don't be afraid, I won't let anyone hurt our son."

"Since I've already done it, I've prepared for the worst."

"Old woman Xiao killed my daughter, and her family should be buried with her."

"I'll never turn my life around; I'm just a worthless person."

"If it can leave an heir for my Liu family, then that's good enough."

"You go back first!"

"It wouldn't be good if others found out. I need to think about what to do next."

Reluctantly, Shen Chuntao left under Liu Pinggang's urging, turning back every few steps.

As soon as he turned around, the affection on his face vanished, leaving only disgust.

Liu Pinggang, male, 30 years old, is the youngest son of Liu Wangcai, the former landlord of Gaotang Village.

After liberation, Liu Wangcai, who had committed numerous evils, was denounced and his family members either died or scattered.

Of the entire Liu family, only Liu Pinggang remained, barely clinging to life.

They did the hardest work in Gaotang Brigade and received the lowest work points.

On weekdays, the Party Secretary would assign him to reclaim wasteland in the mountains, and at night he would stay next to the cowshed to watch over the cattle.

Shen Chuntao was taking shelter from the rain on her way home from work when he caught her and raped her.

Later, she was harassed by him frequently, so in order to avoid him, she lied and said that the baby Yan Yan in her belly was his child.

Unexpectedly, although Liu Pinggang was a scoundrel, he valued offspring exceptionally much.

He believed he had no hope of ever getting married in his life, and in order to ensure that Shen Chuntao could give birth to her child safely, he never contacted her again.

He would even occasionally secretly bring Shen Chuntao some food.

After Yan Yan suffocated to death, he felt that his only hope had been extinguished, and the resentment that had been suppressed in his heart for more than ten years suddenly erupted.

Shen Chuntao hated the Xiao family to the core, and she also knew how much Liu Pinggang valued offspring, so she took advantage of this.

She hated not only the Xiao family, but also Liu Pinggang.

Liu Pinggang and Xiao Jiaquan are not good people.

She knew that Xiao Hu's secret would eventually come out.

Over the years, Liu Pinggang has been like an invisible man in Gaotang Brigade, but one day he will be found out.

She arranged this whole thing today so that Liu Pinggang would have something to think about when the time comes.

After walking a few steps, Shen Chuntao suddenly leaned against a tree branch and vomited.

After a while, she pretended to be weak, protecting her stomach with her hands, and staggered to the other side.

She hadn't gone far when Liu Pinggang, looking solemn, emerged from behind a tree.

"It seems she wasn't lying to me; she really is pregnant."

"I have a son!!"

Hehehehe!

The setting sun had only half its face hanging between the horizon and the horizon.

Chen Haiying sat by the river, struggling to cast her fishing rod.

As darkness fell, she grew increasingly agitated.

Having already boasted about it yesterday, she had no choice but to grit her teeth and continue her fishing adventure.

"Damn Chen Xiuxiang, you coward! You wouldn't even dare to come with me. You can forget about drinking my fish soup tonight."

A figure quickly approached from behind.

Chen Haiying seemed to sense something and turned around in confusion.

Thump~

Before she could even see what was happening, a powerful impact threw her into the river.

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