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Xu Xiao had already figured out what was going on. The so-called mushrooms were probably picked by her when she took Chen Nan up the mountain. But she certainly didn't do it, so why should she claim it?
Ji Hong was speechless and could only rage helplessly, but no one paid any attention to him.
The barefoot doctor came out of the room and saw a group of people blocking the door. He said, "Zhao Zhiqing didn't eat something bad...she was..." A trace of embarrassment flashed across his face, and looking at so many people, he still didn't say it out loud.
He looked at Ji Hong and said, "Ji Zhiqing, I have something to tell you."
Ji Hong finally had a chance to hold Xu Xiao hostage, so how could he give up? He sneered, "Xu Xiao is also from Xujia Village. Doctor Xu, you are not trying to protect her, are you?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the audience began to whisper.
"It seems that Xu Xiao is not as simple as he seems..."
"Hey, hey, hey, I heard..."
Chen Nan was so angry that she wanted to say something but was stopped by Xu Xiao. She turned around and asked, "Sister Xiao?"
Xu Xiao vaguely guessed what the barefoot doctor had not said. Although she was happy to see Ji Hong and Zhao Ling suffer, if anything happened to them, it would also affect their group of educated youth.
There was no one there at this time.
Glancing around, Xu Xiao glanced at Ji Hong and said, "Come with me. I have something to tell you. Grandpa Xu, please go in and wait for us."
Ji Hong was not happy to show his vulnerable situation in front of others. But when Xu Xiao silently said "Return to the city", he could only tell the male educated youth beside him: "Look after Zhao Ling for me, I'll be back soon."
A hint of disdain flashed across the male educated youth's eyes, but he still nodded honestly: "Don't worry, I'll take care of it."
Speaking of Ji Hong and Zhao Ling, everyone in the educated youth point knew about them. Unfortunately, they were different from Ji Hong and his friends. They were just from nearby towns.
Even if they had any dissatisfaction, they dared not express it directly. This led to them once directing these suppressed emotions towards Xu Xiao.
But when they saw Xu Xiao's attitude towards Ji Hong, they began to be polite to her again, just like Xu Xi now.
Xu Xi knew Xu Xiao's identity a long time ago, but he didn't think Xu Xiao was worth his energy.
He came here because his family kicked him into the team. Just like Chen Bei, the elders all felt that when children grow up, they should do something serious.
The barefoot doctor had been doing good deeds for many years, but was suddenly suspected of having bad intentions. He was very angry. If it weren't for the reputation of Xujia Village, he really wanted to say it out loud!
He looked at Xu Xiao and said, "Xiao girl, the old man is leaving first. Just tell him!"
After he finished speaking, the apprentice beside him walked into the room and came out a moment later with a medicine box in his hand: "Master, your arrangements have been made."
The barefoot doctor left two prescriptions, one for preserving pregnancy and one for inducing abortion.
Looking at the disbelief and suspicion on the faces of the young people around him, he felt a pang of sadness. How could this group of people possibly shoulder such a heavy responsibility?
They are all idiots!
Can we rely on them in the future? It would be better for these old guys to wait for the next generation.
No matter how emotional the barefoot doctor felt, he thought that these young people just didn't understand right from wrong, and even took Ji Hong's words seriously. He lost his enthusiasm and watched the barefoot doctor and the apprentice walk out with cold eyes.
"Nannan, go see Grandpa Xu off."
Chen Nan responded, glanced at Xu Xi who was mixed in the crowd, then turned and walked outside.
Even if Xu Xiao didn't say it, she would have done the same. According to the Chen family's rules, there was no reason to let the elderly go alone, nor was there a reason to disappoint the elders.
She also saw the disappointment in the old man's eyes, but she followed him and said nothing. One person cannot change the world, nor can he change those who are stubborn and rebellious.
She is very clear-headed, perhaps she has been confused before, but after a year in the team, she gradually understood why young people should leave towns and that rural areas are where changes really need to take place.
It's a place of simplicity, but also of ignorance. It's a place of hard work, but also of cunning and deceitful people.
This is a long-term battle, but she believes that not all young people are like Ji Hong.
When they parted ways, Chen Nan spoke his heart out in a decisive tone. The apprentice was surprised, but the barefoot doctor just laughed and said, "You look just like Xiao."
Once the barefoot doctor left, the onlookers also grew bored and left one after another. Only three people were left standing in the yard: Ji Hong, Xu Xiao, and Xu Xi, who was forced to stay.
Xu Xi wanted to leave, but unfortunately he was entrusted with an important task - to serve as a witness.
After all, murder for money is a capital crime at any time. Ji Hong stared at Xu Xiao, fearing that he would not get any extra benefits.
Xu Xi is a solitary person and his words are the most convincing.
Xu Xiao had no objection to this. It was true that Ji Hong had ruined her life, but she didn't hate him that much.
Or perhaps she hated Ji Hong, hated Zhao Ling who always pretended to be innocent, and hated the Xu family who pushed her into the fire.
But in the end, she felt that she hated no one. She hated too much, so there was only hatred.
She wanted to be Xu Xiao, so she reconciled with her past life, with everything. This wasn't sanctity, nor was it an escape, it was just unnecessary.
There is a lot of hatred in the world. He hates her and she blames him, but in the end, no one can tell whose fault it is.
Xu Xiao recalled a story she had read in her past life. In it, the hero and heroine fell in love, but ultimately didn't stay together. Life was both too short and too long, and she didn't want to waste it on such useless pursuits.
So, she didn't love Chen Bei, she just simply liked that face.
Xu Xiao got straight to the point: "How will you arrange for Zhao Ling and her son?"
Ji Hong was startled and subconsciously denied: "Xu Xiao! What are you talking about!"
"Comrade Xu Xi, please go and pick up Nan Nan." Xu Xiao did not answer Ji Hong's words and looked outside.
The sound of the rain gradually grew louder. The thunder that had been rumbling for a long time finally found its full vent at this moment.
From time to time, a thick line of purple or white streaked across the black sky, stretching to the end. Mixed in with it was the sound of crackling rain.
Xu Xi grabbed his umbrella and hurried away from the scene. He walked quickly, fearing he might overhear something he shouldn't.
He knew Xu Xiao and the Chen brothers and sisters, but he also knew Ji Hong! Otherwise, Ji Hong wouldn't have called him when another young man suddenly fell ill.
Does he want to stay? He doesn't!
Putting aside the unclear relationship between Xu Xiao and Chen Bei, Xu Xiao was not someone he could afford to offend. No matter how bad Xu Xiao was, he was still a member of the Chen family.
The afterglow of the thunder shone on Ji Hong's face, and Xu Xiao finally took a closer look at him. He was indeed a good-looking man, the type that looked unremarkable at first glance but was worth looking at.
However, whether it is his eyebrows, nose or skin color, he is no match for Chen Bei.
Although it is very impolite to compare people with others, this idea subconsciously emerged in Xu Xiao's mind.
She kind of wants to see Chen Bei.
However, Xu Xiao quickly forced herself to banish these thoughts from her mind. Love was the icing on the cake for her, and it must not be something she was consumed with.
This is a lesson and also a warning.
Ji Hong's face turned pale, then blue, and finally half white and half red. He whispered with his lips trembling, "Impossible... How could it be possible..."
Xu Xiao understood Ji Hong's panic at the moment. After all, he was not a real member of the Ji family.
It is true that Ji Hong’s surname is Ji, but the Ji family in Jing City is not his family. The two are at most distant relatives.
There are four big families in Beijing: the Chen family, the Ji family, the Fang family, and the Xu family which has already disappeared from the public eye.
Ji Hong's parents were very strict with him, and now that he had caused such a thing, it would be difficult to explain.
Xu Xiao imagined the day when Ji Hong would return to Beijing. She was very satisfied with the two people's suicidal behavior: "You'd better deal with this matter cleanly."
After a pause, her voice was like the whisper of death, gently coaxing. She just wanted Ji Hong to feel the fear to the fullest. "If the people above knew about this scandal caused by the educated youth who went to the countryside, how do you think they would deal with it? I remember that the Ji family had something like this before. How did they deal with it? It seems that they were expelled from the family..."
Vicious? Xu Xiao never felt that she had done anything wrong. She did not resent them, but she would not miss such a good opportunity to kick someone when they were down.
Ji Hong's face had completely drained of color, turning even paler than the lightning in the sky. He stared at Xu Xiao in disbelief, and after a long moment, he whispered, "...How did you know?"
Xu Xiao walked outside and stretched out her hand to catch the raindrops falling from the eaves. She lowered her eyes to clean Ji Hong's left hand, which she had accidentally touched. "Are you surprised or scared?"
Few people knew about the Ji family's affairs. Even Ji Hong only knew bits and pieces. He was indeed terrified, even afraid, terrified by Xu Xiao's words.
Beijing is a city of mixed people, and he has been cautious for many years, fearing that he would get into trouble.
But he seemed to be in trouble again.
Ji Hong wasn't sure where Xu Xiao had heard that from. Perhaps it was Chen Nan, or perhaps she had guessed it. But he didn't dare to gamble, not even on a single possibility.
He said: "Zhao Ling and I were just an accident. I just... lost my mind."
Look, they are indeed lovers. Even at this time, he did not give up Zhao Ling.
Xu Xiao didn't care what happened. It wasn't the first time anyway.
She wiped the water off her body and turned to look at Ji Hong, her black eyes staring at him quietly, without any ups and downs or emotions.
Quiet and distant.
This was what Ji Hong had hoped for. He didn't like Xu Xiao, but he had to tolerate her approaching.
This is unbearable torture.
Fortunately, everything has changed now.
"Zhao Ling's child cannot be kept."
Cruel? Xu Xiao thought she was indeed cruel. This incident blocked her path. Rather than being cruel, she just cared more about herself.
She won't stay here any longer. She should have left long ago.
If she wants to leave, no one can stop her.
When Xu Xi and Chen Nan came back, they saw Ji Hong standing in the yard, silently standing in the rain, and the rain was still pouring down from the sky.
"Damn! Are you sick?" Chen Nan was shocked.
Xu Xi's hand holding the umbrella trembled. He was close to the umbrella, and the sound that pierced his eardrums was too sharp.
Fortunately, Chen Nan quickly stopped talking. She just ignored Ji Hong's abnormality and even deliberately avoided him.
"Chen Nan, didn't you meet Xu Xiao here? Right?" Ji Hong raised his head, his eyes filled with red bloodshot.
This time Chen Nan was not frightened. She looked back at Ji Hong with a smile on her face and nodded: "She is my sister, but you just didn't have the chance to meet her."
Ji Hong was not in the same circle as them, so it was normal that he didn't know Xu Xiao. Even if he had met him before, like Xu Xi, he still wouldn't dare to recognize him.
Thinking of Xu Xiao's former arrogance, a trace of nostalgia flashed in Chen Nan's eyes.
After saying that, she walked into the room without looking at Ji Hong again.
Knowing Ji Hong and Zhao Ling's dirty plan, she was indeed very angry, but she didn't intend to take action. This matter had to be handled by Sister Xiao herself.
Xu Xi silently extended the umbrella, and then he also walked in.
Ji Hong did not answer, because he was shocked by Chen Nan's words. The black umbrella fell into the mud, and the embarrassed man followed him in an embarrassed manner.
Are you scared? Yes, I am.
Surprised? Yes.
Do you regret it? Yes.
Zhao Ling was ill and could not get up but lie in bed. Ji Hong asked a young woman to take care of Zhao Ling, but she quit after a few days.
Ji Hong was very angry that the female educated youth took his money but went back on her word: "Du Hong, what are you doing?"
He handed the meal to the female educated youth with two ponytails, but she didn't take it. Instead, she raised her head and shouted, "What am I doing? Why don't you look at my face?"
Ever since the last rainy night, Xu Xiao had enjoyed a rare moment of leisure. She sat by the windowsill, holding the book Chen Nan had brought her, and looked up at the bustling atmosphere in the courtyard.
Chen Nan rushed out early. This girl loves to watch the fun the most.
As soon as the educated youth's voice came out, everyone's eyes turned to her profile. She took off her hat and saw three bloodstains on it, with blood scabs still on it, which were recent scars.
There were scratches across half of her face.
The female educated youth looked at her with sympathy, while the male educated youth did not react much.
Ji Hong disagreed: "What's the matter? It's just a minor injury."
Yes, it was just a minor injury to him, but why didn’t he take care of it himself?
Maybe it's too troublesome.
Xu Xiao put down the book, supported himself with one hand and jumped off the windowsill, then walked straight towards the crowd.
"A little injured? Then why don't you go and give it a try!" Xu Xiao approached leisurely. People who saw her made way for her, and she walked straight to Du Hong's side.
"What's wrong with her expressing her opinion?" Xu Xiao handed the ointment he made to Du Hong.
The female educated youth's voices were low but sharp.
In fact, they have always had their own selves and their own opinions.
"I heard that Du Hong took care of Zhao Ling but never asked for his money."
"He was the one who asked Du Hong to help with this matter..."
"Du Hong was reluctant at first, but he was the one who said he wanted to pay..."
"Actually, he did come to me, but I didn't want to!"
…
Even if they don't get along well with each other on weekdays, they will start talking to each other at this time.
The two male educated youths were already unable to stand, so they disappeared from the crowd, leaving Ji Hong to face it all.
Why should we stand up?
Xu Xiao thought about it and realized that she was just doing it for her former self.
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