Seeing Cui Hao's miserable state, the educated youth who came out of the room were naturally not going to let it go!
"Mo Yuan, what are you doing? What right do you have to hit someone? I'm going to call the old Party Secretary. If you don't give me an explanation, this isn't over!"
Lin Xue had recovered from her earlier panic. In her haste, Cui Hao had grabbed and pulled at her, and she had just cried for help when…
Unexpectedly, someone rushed in from outside. It was Mo Yuan. He was even more surprised to see Mo Yuan here at this time and immediately beat Cui Hao into a pig's head!
Lin Xue tugged at Mo Yuan's sleeve from behind, signaling him not to be reckless. With such a serious injury, if the matter were investigated, Mo Yuan would definitely be punished!
But Mo Yuan wasn't prepared to back down at this moment; the more critical the situation, the less he could afford to be weak!
It's better to intimidate the other party now than to make the negotiations easier later!
"Cui Hao! You actually tried to grope Lin Xue! If I hadn't arrived just in time, something terrible might have happened. I just announced my engagement and marriage to Lin Xue today, and you pull this stunt! Call the old Party Secretary over, I'm going to report you for indecent assault and send you to jail!"
"You...you...you!"
Cui Hao was completely bewildered by Mo Yuan's attitude. He was the one who had been beaten up, so why was the other party still so arrogant?!
Especially Mo Yuan's reasons—weren't those the same words he used during the day? During the day, he was so conflicted about knowing about it that he wanted to sue Mo Yuan for indecent assault. And now, at night, he's the one who's going to be the defendant?
"But you can't hit people!"
"Lin Xue, are you alright?"
The male and female educated youth had clearly different concerns, leading to a stalemate.
They clamored to call the old Party Secretary over to judge the matter, since judging from Lin Xue's expression, Cui Hao was indeed not so innocent, but Mo Yuan's behavior was also a bit excessive.
The beating was too severe; Cui Hao even had one of his front teeth knocked out!
Seeing the educated youth shouting for the old Party Secretary to come and reason with them,
Mo Yuan was utterly unafraid. "Go ahead and call! Not only the old Party Secretary, but we're going to the Public Security Bureau! Cui Hao, you're not just a thug, I just found out that you're also involved in Lin Xue's suicide attempt. You're the one who encouraged Lin Xue to jump into the river because she had no other way out. This is murder! You won't be able to escape the charges these next few days. You're not going back to this city. Just wait to go to jail!"
These words caused an uproar throughout the room!
Everyone stared at Cui Hao in disbelief, and Cui Hao hadn't expected that Mo Yuan had overheard and deduced his story.
He was supposed to return to the city in just a few days, but if this incident prevented him from doing so and he even faced the risk of going to jail,
That would be a case of losing more than you gain!
With his intentions exposed, Cui Hao's eyes began to dart away.
His hesitation only fueled others' suspicions, making them think that Cui Hao might actually have something going on!
Feeling uneasy under everyone's gaze, Cui Hao could only stammer, "Hmph, this time, I'll let you off the hook. I won't stoop to your level!"
After saying that, he turned around and hurriedly went back to his room!
Now that the person in question had left, the other educated youths didn't want to stand up for themselves, so they had no choice but to go back empty-handed!
Soon only Lin Xue and Mo Yuan remained.
There were many people around, so Lin Xue didn't say anything. But now she complained, "Why were you so reckless? You hit him too hard! What if you had seriously injured him? You would have gone to jail too! Don't be so reckless next time! Is your hand alright?"
Mo Yuan said nonchalantly, "It's nothing, just a scrape. I saw you were in danger, and I couldn't help myself for a moment. I got carried away. I'll be more careful next time! I'll definitely be more careful next time!"
"Yes, yes, please don't be reckless. If something happens to you... your uncle and aunt will be so worried! Why are you here so late at night? Is something wrong?"
"Okay, wait for me!"
Mo Yuancai then remembered why he had come. He went back to the door and retrieved the bowl. There happened to be a millstone in the yard.
Mo Yuan sat down with Lin Xue and handed her the bowl.
"Here, have a taste! I'm planning to use this to start some business tomorrow, see if it's good! There's actually another kind in the pot, but it's not ready yet, I'll give it to you next time!"
Lin Xue pinched one up and tasted it. "Mmm, delicious! Did you make this?"
"Okay, I'll use this to make some fish soup tomorrow and set up a stall in a suitable place to try it out! I'll also make two other snacks for you next time you come to my house!"
"Then we need to go to the county town, to a place with factories, right?"
"Yes! Smart! By the way, Lin Xue, today's events have completely severed ties with Cui Hao. Why don't you move in with me? You can squeeze in with my second sister; at least you'll be safe! Otherwise, I'm afraid he'll retaliate against you!"
Cui Hao and the others were about to leave, and Mo Yuan was worried that Cui Hao might do something desperate and harm Lin Xue, and then it would be too late for him to regret it!
As Lin Xue ate, she felt Mo Yuan's care and concern, which warmed her heart. If things could continue like this, that would be great!
However, after thinking for a moment, she rejected Mo Yuan's idea. She thought that if she moved into the man's house before getting married, people would gossip.
"No need, there are two other female educated youths at the settlement who can keep me company! Besides, I wasn't on guard this time, I won't give Cui Hao another chance to be alone with me! I'll be more careful, it's okay!"
Seeing Lin Xue's insistence, Mo Yuan had no choice but to give up. She was right. In this situation, even if he wasn't there, if Lin Xue shouted for help, others would come to her rescue!
"Alright then, be careful! I'll work hard to earn money, and once we've got all the 'three turns and one sound' (referring to a sewing machine, a watch, and a radio), we'll get married! And then we'll build a big house..."
Mo Yuan was lost in thought when Lin Xue suddenly replied,
"Actually, it doesn't necessarily have to take that long. I said it doesn't have to be 'three turns and one sound' (referring to a radio, a sewing machine, a watch, and a radio), it doesn't have to be so complicated... Otherwise..."
"Ah, I'm not in a rush to get married, that's not what I meant, I..."
Seeing Lin Xue's embarrassed expression, Mo Yuan suddenly grabbed her hand.
"I know, I understand. Be careful, it will happen soon, believe me! I said I would give you a good life, I will make sure you are happy for the rest of your life! I, Mo Yuan, mean what I say!"
After saying that, he let go of the other person's hand and walked out, ignoring their embarrassment!
"You should get some rest too. I'm leaving now; I have to go out early tomorrow morning!"
"Lin Xue, goodnight!"
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