When Zhang Shuen saw Wu's father's attitude, he instinctively felt that there was hope and was secretly happy. He thought he had done nothing wrong this time and he had come at the right time.
He pretended to be affectionate again.
"Uncle Wu, Qingxia must be feeling very uncomfortable right now. Can I see her?"
Zhang's mother spoke up for her son, "They are about the same age and have common topics. With Shuen comforting Qingxia, she will definitely feel better."
Naturally, Father Wu would not tell anyone about his daughter smashing up Yang Niannian's factory, so he just made up an excuse.
"Qingxia was in a bad mood and went out to relax."
Mother Zhang curled her lips and muttered.
"After such a big incident, Qingxia is still in the mood to go out and play?"
Father Wu frowned and said with a stern face.
"Qingxia is also a victim. She came to Qingcheng to provide support out of kindness. It is not her fault that she encountered such a thing. On the contrary, she sacrificed the most people to rescue people. Anyone who dares to look down on her because of this incident is insulting a disaster relief hero."
His words were not only to shut Zhang's mother up, but also to hint to her that even if Wu Qingxia was really assaulted, it was an accident on duty and no one should look down on Wu Qingxia.
Zhang's mother was disdainful. What kind of hero is this? He really wants to flatter his daughter. Isn't it just a pair of old shoes?
Father Zhang flattered her on the surface, "Yes, Qingxia encountered such a thing because she was doing good things. She is also a victim."
After a pause, he asked again, "I heard from Shu En that it was Yang Niannian who made this public. Do you have any plans?"
Of course, Zhang's father would not say openly that he wanted to deal with Yang Niannian, he only said it euphemistically.
"She maliciously damaged Qingxia's reputation. I will investigate this matter thoroughly. I have a lot of things to do at home today, so I won't keep you for dinner."
When Zhang's father heard Wu's father ordering them to leave, he stood up and said goodbye.
"We'll go back first. If there's anything, let Qingzhi notify them. If we can help, our family will definitely not refuse. As for the matter of the two children, you should also consider this."
Father Wu did not refuse outright, but he did not agree either, so he evaded the question.
"In today's new society, marriage autonomy is important. Qingxia is a child with her own ideas, and I can't make decisions for her. When she comes back, I'll ask for her opinion first."
Father Zhang knew that Father Wu was an old fox. He understood everything in his heart like a mirror and nodded in agreement with what he said.
"Kids nowadays are more independent-minded than we were back then. Okay, you guys handle the matter first, and we'll leave first."
Zhang Shuen, "Goodbye, Uncle Wu."
Father Wu nodded and sent the three members of the Zhang family to the gate. When he saw them go away, he returned to the house thoughtfully.
After Zhang's mother left the Wu family, she couldn't help nagging.
"Qingxia's reputation has been ruined to this extent, and she still has the nerve to run away. She is not at all restless. If it weren't for her father, I would not want such a daughter-in-law."
Father Zhang glanced at her and reminded her.
"Be careful with your words. Don't say things that you shouldn't say. If the Wu family hears about it, bad things could happen."
After that, he looked at his son again and said, "Come to the Wu family more often in the next two days, bring some small gifts, and pay more attention to Qingxia."
Zhang Shuen nodded absentmindedly, "I understand, Dad."
The more Zhang's mother thought about it, the more uncomfortable she felt. She asked again, "Shuen, tell me the truth, was Qingxia violated by someone?"
When Zhang Shuen heard his mother ask this again, he became a little impatient.
"I really don't know. When I found her, she was lying on the ground with her bottom naked. Who knows what happened before? But I think maybe it's nothing. She wasn't out for that long."
Zhang Shuen originally wanted to talk about the bloodstains on the ground, but then he changed his mind and thought, if the Wu family was really willing to marry Wu Qingxia to him, wouldn't he be cuckolding if he said those things now?
If his brother and sister-in-law knew about this, they would probably laugh at him behind his back for marrying a woman like this, and he would never be able to hold his head up high again.
Zhang's mother had no idea of her son's thoughts and was certain that Wu Qingxia had been raped.
"A short time doesn't necessarily mean it's okay. Some people are just quick at doing things. Your dad only took two or three minutes, but I still got pregnant with you, didn't I?"
When Zhang's father heard his wife speak without restraint again and say such words in front of his son, he felt embarrassed and scolded her.
"Don't talk nonsense."
Zhang Shuen was embarrassed when he heard his mother say this and made an excuse.
"Dad, you guys go back first, I'll go look for Qingxia."
Zhang's mother asked, "Do you know where she is?"
Zhang Shuen's eyes dodged, "I know."
After saying that, he walked towards another intersection. In fact, he didn't want to find Wu Qingxia, but Yang Huiying.
He didn't know where Yang Huiying lived, but he heard from Wu Qingxia that Yang Huiying's clothing store was on the pedestrian street. He looked for it for a long time but couldn't find it. After thinking it over again and again, he returned to Wu's house.
Wu Qingxia had just been picked up by Wu Qingzhi at this time. She was sitting in the living room crying and complaining to her family, saying that Yang Niannian had beaten her several times and bullied her in various ways, and she wanted her family to avenge her.
Father Wu had a gloomy face and said nothing, while Mother Wu hugged her daughter and comforted her with a distressed look on her face.
Zhang Shuen's arrival gave Wu Qingxia an outlet for her anger, and she went up to him and started beating and kicking him.
"What are you doing here? Do you think I will marry you if this matter gets out? Dream on! You are not even as good as Zhu Bajie. I would never fall for you even if I were blind. You are not a man. If you had any manliness, you would have helped me to avenge Yang Niannian. She is so pregnant now."
Zhang Shuen’s head kept shrinking into his neck after being hit, while he explained.
"Qingxia, calm down. I don't intend to take advantage of others. I..."
"Shut up." Wu Qingxia slapped him hard, and Zhang Shuen immediately had a slap mark on his face.
Father Wu felt that his daughter was going too far and scolded her, "Qingxia, stop being unreasonable."
Mother Wu spoke up for her daughter, "Qingxia is upset right now. If you don't let her vent, what if something goes wrong?"
He looked at Zhang Shuen angrily again, "Don't feel innocent. Qingxia went to Qingcheng with you, which meant she put her safety in your hands. It was you who failed to protect her."
Zhang Shuen immediately apologized after hearing this, "Aunt Wu, it's my fault for not protecting Qingxia. No matter how she blames me now, I will accept it and I won't complain."
The more Zhang Shuen acted like this, the more disgusting Wu Qingxia found him and pointed at the door.
"Get out of here now. I don't want to see you again."
Zhang Shuen tried to say something, but Wu Qingzhi glared at him.
"Why don't you leave? Are you waiting for me to kick you out?"
Zhang Shuen's face turned red with embarrassment and he turned to look at Wu's father.
"Uncle Wu, I'll go back first."
Wu Qingxia picked up the fruit plate on the table and smashed it on Zhang Shuen's back, "Get out!"
Zhang Shuen groaned in pain and left the Wu family in a very embarrassed manner.
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