Chapter 75 Who can resist sweetness?
Seeing Li Chunhua crying so miserably, the surrounding villagers all tried to comfort her, saying, "Yu Zhiqing, look at the mess this has made... Erlaizi is scared now, why don't you... just let it go?"
"Yes, yes, we all live in the same village, we see each other all the time. If you really drive yourself to the end of the road, your life won't be easy from now on..."
"He's terrified this time, he won't dare to do it again!"
As Li Chunhua listened to these attempts to smooth things over, her head pressed against the muddy ground, a hint of smugness flashing across her lowered eyes—she knew it; these fools would always sympathize with the one who seemed the most "miserable."
With her making such a scene, her son Yaozu definitely won't be arrested, ha! After the police leave, she'll definitely teach that bitch a lesson.
Yu Jiangli glanced at Li Chunhua, who couldn't hide her smugness, and looked at the onlookers. Her eyes were red as she said, "Aunties and grandmas, if your daughters and granddaughters were pushed into the river by Erlaizi, who tried to humiliate them, or even almost killed them, would you forgive him? If this matter is left unresolved, will we, the educated youth sent to the countryside, have to live in constant fear from now on?"
Is it true that if someone falls into the water and is rescued, their innocence is ruined, and they're forced to marry their savior? If that's the case, won't all the unmarried men in the village follow suit, pushing people into the river and jumping in to save them? If that happens, will there be any place for us educated youth to survive?
As Yu Jiangli spoke, she became increasingly agitated. The educated youth around her, seemingly infected by her emotions, raised their hands and shouted, "Er Laizi must be severely punished, or we'll go on strike and go to the town's educated youth office! You villagers are ganging up on us! We came to the countryside to build a beautiful rural area, not to be schemed against and become wives..."
Seeing the indignant educated youth, the two policemen also looked displeased.
This incident in Da Ge Ba Village has stirred up the resentment of the educated youth. If this matter is not handled properly, the village will never have peace again.
The captain had obviously thought of this as well. He took a deep breath and shouted, "Shut up, all of you! What do you take the national law for? Do you really think that saying a few nice words for him will make this all go away? Now that the police are here, they will definitely enforce the law impartially. If Er Laizi is innocent, the police will release him. But if he is guilty, I believe the police will not hesitate to do so. Everyone, stop obstructing the police investigation and disperse!"
Lin Baozhu glanced at Yu Jiangli. This girl was shrewd and knew how to use the situation to fight back. With Er Laizi's example as a precedent, things would be much quieter at the educated youth settlement in the future. Those lecherous men who harbored wicked intentions towards the female educated youth would have to think twice before making a move on them!
Li Chunhua watched helplessly as her son was taken away, crying her heart out, almost fainting. Her eyes were fixed on Yu Jiangli, as if she wanted to tear her apart!
Upon seeing this, Yu Jiangli shrank back behind the brigade leader in fear, her voice trembling slightly: "Brigade leader, her...her eyes are so scary, like she's going to eat me alive..."
The captain turned around at the sound, and Li Chunhua's eyes, still filled with a venomous ruthlessness, had not yet been concealed.
"Li Chunhua!"
The captain shouted coldly, "Do you have a problem with the police? Or are you thinking about how to get back at Comrade Yu Jiangli? I advise you to give up that idea as soon as possible! Knowing the law and breaking it is an even greater crime! At best, you'll be dragged away for criticism and struggle sessions; at worst, you'll be sent to a reform farm. Before you get back at others, take a good look at your own head to see if it's strong enough!"
Yu Jiangli rolled her eyes and said softly, "The brigade leader is right. If I lose even a single hair in Dageda Village, it's your doing! After all, I have a grudge against you, and when the time comes, my Uncle Sun will get justice for me!" She deliberately dragged out the last syllable of the words "get justice."
The fierce glint in Li Chunhua's eyes was instantly overwhelmed by terror.
Seeing her old rival Li Chunhua get humiliated, Lin's mother felt incredibly smug! After fighting for half her life, this was the most satisfying day she had ever had!
After Erlaizi was taken away by the police, the excitement at the educated youth settlement was over. The village women walked out in twos and threes, patting their chests with lingering fear as they went.
"The sentence for hooliganism is severe. If this scoundrel is found guilty of hooliganism, he'll be shot, won't he?"
"Who can argue with that? We thought these educated youth would be left destitute and helpless after being sent to the countryside, but who would have thought..."
"When you go back, you must keep your sons in check. They can't get too close to the educated youth. If they get sued, it's no joke."
As Lin Baozhu listened to the conversation, her thoughts sank slightly. Her purpose in joining forces with Yu Jiangli to send Er Laizi in was not to reduce the relationship between the villagers and the educated youth to a freezing point.
She needs to think of a way...
"Girl, what are you standing there for? Let's go home."
"Aunt Guo! Wait for me!"
A series of trotting footsteps came running up.
"Aunt Guo," Yu Jiangli said, holding a piece of glistening cured meat with a perfectly timed smile, "This was just sent from my family. I... I'm a little nervous about being alone... Can I come to your house for a meal? I... I'll pay for my meals!"
As he spoke, he lifted the cured meat in his hand, which weighed more than half a pound.
The first step to getting on their good side: Show them your strength and let them know that befriending you is worthwhile.
She firmly believed that sincerity could be reciprocated. She thought, "Take it slow. Baozhu will definitely accept my kindness and become my good sister. With Baozhu's abilities, I'll be able to roam freely in the village from now on."
Looking at the little girl's pale face and slightly thin body, Lin's mother laughed heartily: "Don't be so polite! Come on, let's go home!" As she spoke, she took the piece of cured meat.
This little girl is a good one; she knows how to handle things.
Lin Baozhu linked arms with her mother as they walked home, chatting and laughing along the way. Their affectionate interaction was heartwarming. Yu Jiangli, standing nearby, chimed in at just the right moment, her words perfectly timed and charming.
"Your Aunt Guo has already started stewing the meat! In a bit, I'll slice it, stir-fry it with chili peppers, and then simmer it with red beans and broth—just wait and see! I guarantee it'll smell so good you won't know which way is up!"
"Of course! My mother's cooking skills are so good that even the chefs at state-run restaurants have to step aside!"
"Wow~ I've heard that Aunt Guo is one of the most skillful hands in the village. I'm really in luck today!"
After her initial exclamation, Yu Jiangli cautiously glanced at Lin Baozhu. Seeing Lin Baozhu smiling at her, she immediately grinned, revealing eight gleaming white teeth—it was absolutely dazzling!
She continued, "Baozhu's hunting skills are amazing! Such a big wild boar, 'bang,' and its brains were smashed to pieces! Being with Baozhu gives me a sense of security that's just right!" Her praise was genuine, and her eyes were full of admiration as she looked at Lin Baozhu.
Lin Baozhu raised her head and puffed out her chest in response to the praise.
So, everyone, who can resist a pretty and sweet-talking girl showering them with compliments? She'll be so flattered that she'd practically go up the mountain and catch a wild boar for her right then and there, just to amaze her.
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