Suddenly, Su Yao's vision went black, and she fell straight backward. Zhao Yu, who had been watching Su Yao closely, reacted instantly, rushing forward and catching her safely. His heart was filled with anxiety and worry, and his face showed a panicked expression.
"Su Yao! Su Yao! How are you?" Zhao Yu called out anxiously, his voice trembling slightly.
Without a word, he picked up Su Yao and ran towards her room. His steps were rapid, as if he were racing against time. Along the way, his heart was pounding, and all sorts of bad thoughts kept flashing through his mind.
After gently placing Su Yao on the bed, Zhao Yu turned to face the still noisy crowd, his eyes filled with anger and helplessness.
"Think about this carefully! If your daughters fell into the river, would you also refuse to have them rescued? Would you marry them off after being rescued?" Zhao Yu questioned loudly. His voice echoed in the air, filled with deep accusation and dissatisfaction.
The villagers with daughters looked embarrassed and ashamed upon hearing Zhao Yu's words. They lowered their heads, reflecting on their actions. Some hesitated and wavered, realizing they might have gone too far.
Seeing the villagers' reactions, Zhao Yu breathed a slight sigh of relief. He knew his words might have had some effect, and he hoped they could calm down and resolve the issue properly.
Su Yao slowly opened her eyes, her gaze filled with exhaustion and helplessness. Her vision was blurry, and it took her a while to focus on Zhao Yu's face. Her lips trembled, and her voice was choked with sobs: "Zhao Yu, I want to go home, I really want to go home..." Before she could finish speaking, tears streamed down her face like a burst dam, and her body convulsed uncontrollably, as if her heart was breaking.
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