Besides the people at Renjitang who were worried about Zhou Jing'an's health, Ke Ruxiu also remembered that Zhou Jing'an had gone to town to treat his injuries today.
She had discussed it with the Xu family a few days ago and was going to accompany them to town today to help with the shopping.
The incident involving Wagyu beef caused Ke Ruxiu's status in the Xu family to drop. Although she was wronged, Xu's father said that she had ultimately brought shame to their family.
Although Xu Xian doted on his wife, he still felt somewhat uncomfortable when he thought about what happened that day.
Bai treated Ke Ruxiu as before, but she no longer indulged her every whim. She felt that perhaps she really couldn't treat her daughter-in-law like she treated her own daughter.
Being too good to her and indulging her every whim has made her lose her sense of propriety and become unruly.
However, Ke Ruxiu was also very good at reading people's expressions. Knowing that she was no longer the same person in the Xu family as before, she restrained herself a lot and became obedient and sensible. She never made any mistakes, so the Xu family members had nothing to criticize.
She heard from the old woman next door that Zhou Jing'an was going to town for medical treatment, so she planned to have the Xu family take her to town and then find an opportunity to visit Zhou Jing'an at the clinic.
Perhaps once Zhou Jing'an recovers, seeing me by his side will move him and make him fall for me.
She had been absent-minded for most of the day she was in town. Bai thought she was just not used to traveling around with the family business, so she thought of talking to Ke Ruxiu to help her calm down.
"Xiuxiu, shall we go buy some food later? You didn't eat much this morning."
Ke Ruxiu shook her head: "Mother, I'm not hungry."
Seeing this, Madam Bai sighed and said, "Alright, if you want to eat anything later, just tell your mother and I'll take you to buy it."
Ke Ruxiu pondered how to find the clinic where Zhou Jing'an was being treated. She had only heard that it was called Renjitang, but she didn't know how to get there.
Suddenly, Xu's father and Bai's mother started chatting: "Was Zhou's third son in town today?"
Bai was taken aback for a moment: "I think I heard people in the village say a few days ago that they were coming to town for medical treatment. Is it today?"
Hearing their conversation, Ke Ruxiu became interested: "Mom, it's today. Our neighbor's wife keeps talking about it, and I've written it all down even though I don't pay attention."
Xu's father said, "We all live in the same village, we're all neighbors, we should go and visit him."
Ke Ruxiu hurriedly asked, "Father, are you going to visit Brother Jing'an from the Zhou family?"
Bai replied, "What your father said makes some sense. We should go and take a look together."
Originally, all four members of the Xu family were supposed to visit, but due to a sudden business deal, Bai had to deliver the goods. So only Xu's father, Xu Xian, and Ke Ruxiu went to the clinic with gifts.
Xu's father remained silent the entire way, walking quietly ahead of Xu Xian and Ke Ruxiu.
Ke Ruxiu was excitedly thinking about how to talk to Zhou Jing'an later, and she also needed to make sure that bitch Ning Huan stayed far away.
She didn't even realize she had walked into a secluded alley until two burly men blocked her way, at which point she realized something was wrong.
She was the only one left in the alley; her father and husband, Xu Xian, were nowhere to be seen.
The two burly men sized Ke Ruxiu up and down, lewd smiles on their faces: "Little lady, where are you going?"
"She's so beautiful, she'll definitely fetch a good price!"
She was so frightened that she backed away, shouting, "What are you doing? Don't do anything rash, or I'll call for help!"
One of them had a face covered in pockmarks and a long scar on his forehead, making him look quite frightening.
The other man didn't look like a good guy either, his small triangular eyes squinting as he leered at Ke Ruxiu.
Ke Ruxiu screamed, "Help! Someone help me!"
The two men exchanged a glance and then rushed forward to cover Ke Ruxiu's mouth.
Xu Xian, who was hiding in a corner of the alley, saw his wife being treated like that by those two men and couldn't help but rush out.
When Ke Ruxiu saw Xu Xian and his father, she felt like she had found a lifeline. Even though her mouth was covered, she still struggled desperately.
Just as Xu Xian was about to rush forward, his father stopped him from behind: "These two are people I invited."
Upon hearing this, Xu Xian's eyes widened in disbelief as he asked, "Father, what are you doing! Quickly tell them to release Ru Xiu!"
Mr. Xu said coldly, "Ke Ruxiu is a daughter-in-law of the Xu family, but she does not uphold the virtues of a woman. Today, I am going to get rid of this daughter-in-law."
Ke Ruxiu shook her head repeatedly, her eyes red with anxiety, and tears streaming down her face.
Xu Xian said, "Father, wasn't the matter between Ru Xiu and Niu Dadan a misunderstanding? It was all explained that day. Are you confused?"
Father Xu snorted coldly and cursed, "I think you're the one who's confused. Ke Ruxiu has no romantic relationship with Niu Dadan. It's because the person she's always been thinking about is the third son of the Zhou family!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Xian was stunned.
“After that day, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I went to the village and asked around and found out what was going on. You, my wife, would go to other people’s houses every few days, showing concern and asking about their well-being.”
“The other woman wasn’t happy about it, but she still rushed over and got into a lot of arguments with her! Even today, she came to town with us, and her purpose was to see that Zhou family’s third son.”
Upon hearing Xu's father's words, Ke Ruxiu stopped struggling as fiercely as before.
Mr. Xu continued, "Since your daughter-in-law is so unwilling to become a member of the Xu family, then I won't force her. Rather than knowing what she might do next that would cause our Xu family to lose face, I'll just resolve this matter today."
He then looked at the man beside him and said, "Go ahead and do it. I never want to see this woman again."
Xu Xian stood there in a daze, processing what his father had just told him.
Actually, he wasn't unaware of it, but he believed that nothing is impossible for a willing heart. As long as he treated Ke Ruxiu sincerely, she would eventually realize his worth and change her mind.
Unexpectedly, even after so long, she still had feelings for Zhou Jing'an.
When Ke Ruxiu saw Xu's father turn and leave with Xu Xian, she knew that it was all over.
The two burly men said with smiles, "Young lady, don't worry, with your beauty, we're sure we can sell you for a good price!"
"Brother, how can you sell her? If you ask me, we should send her to a brothel; she'd definitely become the top courtesan!"
"You really know how to make money, kid..."
Hearing the lewd sounds of the two burly men, Ke Ruxiu felt a surge of hatred. But she didn't hate Xu Xian, nor did she hate Xu's father.
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