Just as I was about to go to the fields, I saw Song Jianguo loitering around suspiciously outside, making it impossible not to notice him.
Seeing Song Jianguo constantly looking into the house, Song Lili wanted to pretend she didn't see him, but reality wouldn't allow it.
"Jianguo, what brings you here? Is something the matter?" Song Yongren asked with a smile as he looked at his nephew outside.
"Third Uncle, you should go check on Grandma! She's been arrested!" Song Jianguo suddenly rushed over and grabbed Song Yongren's trouser leg.
Previously, he was afraid that Song Lili would kick him out and dared not come in, but now, upon hearing Song Yongren's question, he could no longer resist and ran in.
"What? What did you say? Your grandma was arrested? When did this happen? Why was she arrested?" Upon hearing this, Song Yongren immediately became anxious and asked a series of questions.
“Yes, they arrested her last night. They said Grandma was superstitious and then took her away,” Song Jianguo said, wiping away his tears.
He was genuinely terrified. He used to be so afraid that he would stay at home, but he never imagined that something like this would happen to his family.
Seeing those Red Guards storm in, he was so frightened his legs went weak, and he watched helplessly as his grandmother was taken away.
By the time she finally came to her senses, it was already midnight. After struggling all night, she rushed over early, hoping her third uncle could think of a solution.
"Third Uncle, please save Grandma! She's so old, she really can't take any more hardship. If she's subjected to criticism and struggle sessions, she probably won't make it through," Song Jianguo said, crying.
Song Lili, listening from the side, raised an eyebrow. This Song Jianguo actually cared so much about the Gu family? It seems he wasn't entirely useless after all; at least he had a grateful heart.
Gu Shi treated Song Jianguo the best, doted on him the most, and was biased towards him. Now that he could behave like this, Song Lili was surprised.
"Why did the Red Guards arrest her? Did she go to the grave? Was she seen by someone?" This was the only reason Song Lili could think of.
Song Jianguo nodded, "Yes, we went to visit Grandpa's grave. No one came for the past few days, so we thought everything was fine, but we didn't expect that we would still be discovered in the end."
"But no one should have seen us when we went there, so how did we get discovered?" Song Jianguo muttered unconsciously.
Song Lili couldn't help but roll her eyes. Just because no one saw it doesn't mean it's okay. That's so naive.
She asked impatiently, "Did you burn paper money? Did you cover the ashes with soil afterward? Did you clean up all the traces?"
If none of these things are there, what's the difference between that and being seen by others? Aren't those who suspect someone has informed on them the ones who get arrested in this way?
"Lili, you...you mean, they found us because of the ashes from the burning paper money?" Song Jianguo asked blankly.
Song Lili glanced at her sideways and asked, "What else did you think?"
Seriously, is your brain made of single cells? How could you not think of destroying the evidence? Leaving such obvious evidence, who else would they come after if not you?
Now, without Song Lili needing to say anything more, Song Jianguo understood the connection, and his face turned even paler.
"How could this happen? I...we don't know," Song Jianguo stammered.
"Then what do you know? Is your brain full of water? You think you can hear the ocean if you shake it?"
"They're all incredibly stupid. Can't they see how tense things are right now? They actually dared to go looking for their deaths! Now that they've been caught, what am I supposed to do?"
The evidence against Gu is irrefutable; what other options does she have? This whole thing happened so suddenly; she has absolutely no idea what to do.
Given Luo Juan's resentment towards her at this moment, it's unlikely that Gu Shi will get out so easily this time.
Hopefully, the Gu family won't do anything reckless and won't listen to Luo Juan's sweet talk, otherwise she won't be able to protect herself.
Therefore, Song Lili showed no kindness whatsoever when facing Song Jianguo.
"Lili, do you... do you have a way? Can you... save your grandma?" Song Yongren looked at Song Lili with hopeful eyes.
Song Lili also looked over, staring at Song Yongren, and calmly asked, "Big Brother, how do you want me to help? What methods do you think I have to help? Or what abilities do you think I have to help?"
She felt she had schemed and plotted for the sake of just these few people around her, and now she wanted to add the Gu family to the mix?
Forget about whether she's willing or not, she's someone who has no connections whatsoever, how can she help? Asking anyone for help right now would only harm them, so who would be willing to help?
"This... Lili, don't you know Comrade Qian..." Song Yongren choked for a moment, then said somewhat guiltily.
"Don't even think about it. Brother Qian will never help you. Give up on that idea." Song Lili sternly interrupted Song Yongren.
Even if Qian Liulin could help, Song Lili wouldn't allow it.
He was the last line of defense for the elderly couple. If something were to happen to him, how would she tell Grandpa Qian? And what ability did she have to guarantee the safety of the elderly couple?
Therefore, Qian Liulin absolutely cannot step forward at this moment.
“Lili, she’s your grandmother. You can’t just stand by and watch her die. We’re family, after all,” Song Yongren said angrily, staring at Song Lili.
"To stand by and watch someone die?" Song Lili suddenly felt a chill in her heart. Was this how Song Yongren thought of her? Did he really think she was that kind of person?
"What makes you think I'm capable?" There was a hint of sadness deep in Song Lili's eyes, but no one noticed it.
"Don't you know Comrade Qian? Why don't you ask him for help?" Song Yongren was anxious, so he spoke without restraint.
"Hmph, why should they help you? Just because we know each other? Lots of people know me, why should they?" Song Lili asked, her eyes red.
"Just because you gave a few elderly people some vegetables, do you think you're so great that they'll help you?" Song Lili looked at Song Yongren sarcastically.
She really hadn't expected that Song Yongren would think this way now? How could he say such a thing with such confidence?
Just because of that little bit of kindness, you think Qian Liulin would risk his life to help you? Where does that confidence come from?
Song Lili's words were blunt, leaving Song Yongren speechless. He could only stare angrily at Song Lili.
"How...how do you know you can't do it if you don't even try?"
"Would you help someone who's a little better than a stranger when you know you might be in danger? Are you that noble?" Song Lili asked coldly.
She felt somewhat relieved that she hadn't told Song Yongren about her relationship with Qian Liulin, nor that he knew about their alliance.
Otherwise, Song Yongren would probably have already gone to Qian Liulin and asked him to help rescue Gu Shi.
But what gives Song Yongren the right to think that way? Who gave him the confidence to say such a thing?
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