Xing'er looked at Ya Dan gratefully. Fortunately, Teacher Niu was very understanding, otherwise her reputation would have been ruined.
Sister-in-law Niu said sullenly, "I didn't spill it..."
"Do you dare swear to everyone? If your slander is a lie, may you die a horrible death and be struck by lightning!" Xing'er interrupted Sister-in-law Niu. Rural people believe in karma and retribution the most. If you have a clear conscience, you have nothing to fear.
As expected, Sister-in-law Niu felt guilty, but she was too embarrassed to admit defeat in front of Xing'er, a junior. Xing'er sneered and said loudly, "Auntie may not dare to swear, but I do. If I, Gao Xing'er, am really as Auntie says, may I die a horrible death and be struck by lightning!"
Wang Guilan suddenly rushed over and slapped Sister Niu hard across the face. "I'll beat you to death, you foul-mouthed slut! If I ever hear you slandering Xing'er behind her back again, I won't let you get away with it!"
Caught off guard, Sister-in-law Niu received a solid slap across the face. She couldn't take it and rolled up her sleeves, ready to fight again. Uncle Niu stopped her and said sternly to Sister-in-law Niu, "Apologize to Xing'er in front of everyone. If you talk nonsense again, pack your things and go back to your parents' home!"
Uncle Niu could see that although Xing'er was a girl, she was no less capable than a boy. She had a ruthless streak in her bones. Regardless of gender, as long as one could be ruthless to oneself, one would definitely be successful. Moreover, Xing'er was pretty and charming, and she would surely make a name for herself in the future. He didn't need to offend this girl; he should just do a good deed for the Niu family!
Although Sister-in-law Niu was not convinced, she did not dare to defy Uncle Niu. She honestly apologized and admitted that she had talked nonsense in a fit of anger. Xing'er swayed a few times. She had lost too much blood and was emotionally agitated. She could not hold on any longer.
“Xinger…”
Ya Dan reached out to help, but someone was faster than her. A man in his thirties rushed over and caught Xing'er before she fell. The man was handsome and had a cold demeanor. He looked at Xing'er, who was pale with heartache. He should have come sooner. This girl must have been driven to the brink of despair.
He picked up Xing'er and prepared to go to the hospital. The sight of her bleeding so much horrified him and made him feel even more distressed.
Tang Yuanyuan stopped the man and said politely, "Xing'er only has superficial injuries. I have the best external medicine that can stop the bleeding quickly."
The man looked alert and his eyes were sharp. He didn't know the inside story and thought that Tang Yuanyuan was also the one who forced Xing'er, so he naturally didn't believe her. Ya Dan looked the man over and said with surprise, "You must be Xing'er's boss? I was Xing'er's former teacher."
"Teacher Niu?" The man's expression softened a bit. He had heard Xing'er mention Ya Dan before; she was the kindest person to her in the village.
“Yes, I’m Niu Yadan, and she’s my sister-in-law. We wouldn’t harm Xing’er. It would take an hour or two to get to the hospital, which is too time-consuming. My sister-in-law’s medicine is definitely the best; the army uses these kinds of medicines!”
The man's expression changed, and he asked Tang Yuanyuan to take out the medicine so he could see it. After seeing the medicine, the man's expression softened considerably. "It is indeed the best. Now apply the medicine."
Tang Yuanyuan looked him over, a thought suddenly struck her, and she asked, "Are you a veteran?"
The man nodded, a hint of pride in his expression; he had been proud of this his whole life.
Ya Dan pointed at Tie Dan with delight and exclaimed, "My little brother is one too!"
Tie Dan smiled憨厚ly and looked at the man eagerly. He first told the man his old unit number and the year he was discharged. The man was overjoyed. It turned out that he and Tie Dan had been in the same unit. However, Tie Dan had been discharged before he joined the army. It was a rare coincidence.
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