"Grandma, don't worry, I know. I'll be careful. You all need to take good care of yourselves too."
"I'll come see you when I have time in a few days," Song Lili said before leaving.
I wonder how Zhang Qinghua is doing, has the matter been resolved? Song Lili thought to herself as she walked.
She believed Zhang Qinghua could handle it, but she was afraid Luo Juan would become persistent and difficult, which would waste a lot of time.
When Song Lili arrived at Zhang Qinghua's house in the first brigade, she saw many people standing silently.
The air here is thick with the tension of an impending boiling point, yet it remains eerily quiet, sending chills down your spine.
Song Lili pushed through the crowd and walked to Zhang Qinghua's side. "Where are we?" she wanted to ask, where the process was at.
Zhang Qinghua pursed his lips, his deep emotions evident in his eyes. He shook his head. "I didn't find anything."
Such an outcome was entirely predictable, so Song Lili wasn't surprised; she merely gave Luo Juan a mocking glance.
Isn't this a classic case of trying to steal a chicken but losing the rice instead? Like lifting a rock only to drop it on your own foot?
Now, we're just waiting for Luo Juan to give an explanation.
Zhang Qinghua suddenly leaned over and asked, "You've been gone for so long, did something happen?"
"Brother Qian is here. He said he's bringing a few people over," Song Lili said succinctly, explaining her actions.
“I sent him to pick up the person. I was a little worried about things here, so I came to check on things.”
"It's good that she's alright." Zhang Qinghua felt a slight sense of relief. He had been worried that something might have happened to Song Lili since she hadn't returned for so long.
Now that he knows, he feels relieved and free from worry, and he focuses all his attention on things at home.
"Luo Juan, do we need to search again?" Zhang Qinghua looked at Luo Juan coldly, his eyes as cold as an iceberg, unyielding.
Luo Juan entered the house with great confidence, but after searching for a long time, she still couldn't find a single book.
She refused to believe it was bad luck and thought she hadn't been careful enough, so she searched again. When Song Lili arrived, she had just finished searching for the third time.
That's why Zhang Qinghua asked that question.
Luo Juan's face turned bright red. She felt embarrassed and as if the eyes of the people around her could strip her naked.
It made her feel exposed and ashamed.
She could almost hear the laughter, disdain, and contempt from those around her.
Luo Juan's prediction was correct; the people of Hongqi Village were all talking about her and looking down on her.
"This Luo family girl has really gone astray. We're all from the same village, how can she be so vicious? Doesn't she feel comfortable if she doesn't find something out?"
"That's right. The two families used to have a very good relationship. I never expected this girl to be so ruthless, pulling off such a stunt without saying a word."
"I think it's a case of the upper beam being crooked, and the lower beam being crooked too. If Luo Weijia can do something like embezzlement, what wouldn't his daughter do?"
"That's right, this family is all heartless. We can't stay with them in the future, or we'll never know how we'll fall into their trap."
"With that girl's fierce look, who would dare to go near her? I'm scared, I wouldn't dare."
"But it's strange, isn't it? Didn't that leader from the Revolutionary Committee say they made a mistake the other day? Why are they here again?"
"You believe what they say? It's all lies. I think these people just want to make things difficult for us, to keep us from having a peaceful life."
"Then let's go to town and demand an explanation. Who can stand this constant commotion?"
The villagers who had gathered around were talking amongst themselves, while the main characters stood on the opposite side with tense expressions.
"Luo Juan, didn't I tell you? Don't test my patience. It seems you really didn't take my words to heart!" Zhang Qinghua said slowly.
"Don't think you're the only one who can use these things. So can I." Zhang Qinghua's eyes turned sinister for the first time. "I just don't know if you can handle it this time."
"Ha, Zhang Qinghua, all talk and no action. We've already broken off relations, so why bother with all this?"
"Since you put it that way, then bring it on and let's see who comes out on top," Luo Juan said coldly.
She had already anticipated Zhang Qinghua's words, and she didn't want to take them to heart anymore.
Since they're already irreconcilable, let's just treat them as enemies. That way, at least we can have a spectacular showdown.
It's better than treating her like she doesn't exist, right?
Therefore, Luo Juan's words were as harsh as they could be, but deep down, a fleeting sadness and sorrow still lingered.
Song Lili didn't see it, but she could probably guess what it was.
It's impossible for someone who's been used to something for so long to just let it go, especially someone as stubborn as Luo Juan.
So, wouldn't this be considered love turning into hate? Probably to a large extent, right?
"Okay." Zhang Qinghua gave Luo Juan a deep look, and for reasons unknown, he actually agreed.
Song Lili looked at Zhang Qinghua in shock. Had their rivalry turned into feelings? Could they even have developed a mutual respect?
"Now, do you still want to arrest people?" Zhang Qinghua's deep, magnetic voice rang out in the courtyard.
The words were meant to be polite, but they inexplicably sent a chill down people's spines. Several people unconsciously rubbed their arms, wondering why they had suddenly gotten so cold.
"No...no need. We value evidence too. Since we didn't find anything, of course...of course we won't arrest anyone more," Luo Juan said somewhat awkwardly.
Actually, even without evidence, 9 could have arrested the person at this point, but she made a scene several times without any evidence, so it was no longer possible to arrest someone without any proof.
Therefore, these people also gained control over her, and she had no choice but to compromise.
However, while Luo Juan compromised, Zhang Qinghua had no intention of compromising this time. This time, he was determined to pursue the matter to the end.
"Since you can't arrest someone without evidence, then let's have a proper discussion."
Then, Zhang Qinghua turned to Zhang Shengtian and said, "Big Brother, pack up, close the door, and we're going to town."
You always handle things so lightly, do you really think country folk are easy to bully? You're so emboldened, aren't you?
This time, he's going to make a big scene. This time, he has to get an explanation from the town's Revolutionary Committee.
I need to go to the town government to seek justice for myself, otherwise no one can stand this kind of humiliation.
As soon as Zhang Qinghua finished speaking, everyone present, except for a few people, changed their expressions.
Luo Juan's group was clearly frightened; most of them unconsciously shrank back, seemingly terrified.
Meanwhile, Hongqi Village was in an uproar.
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