Chapter 362 Suspicion
The rain that had been falling for a month actually stopped, and there was even a faint light on the horizon.
Not only did the river embankment not break, the river water even quietly receded, revealing the wet bluestone slabs on the shore.
However, some subtle discussions gradually began to arise in the school, like moss emerging from the corners of the wall after rain.
"Didn't they say there was a flood?" a man in a blue shirt squatted on the threshold, his voice low but loud enough for those around him to hear. "I had to move the grain from the granary to the school overnight, and my back is still sore."
The woman next to her immediately chimed in. The child in her arms was tugging at her clothes and crying. She patted the child on the back and sighed, "That's right! The child was so scared last night that he kept crying and clutched the edge of my clothes and wouldn't let go. His eyes are still swollen."
"They also said the river would burst its banks and told us to leave without taking anything."
"Who said such an unreliable thing?"
"I heard that it was said by a master I met on the long journey to Jiangshan."
"Hey, what master? That's what Gu Jiayue said. She keeps saying this and that, and she's very restless."
In a corner, several aunts huddled together and muttered. One of them, with prominent cheekbones, spat on the ground, "What are you afraid of? Didn't she just set up a school and let your children go to school for free for a year? She acts like she's doing you a great favor. But don't forget, she'll have to charge after a year. By then, you'll be left with nothing!"
Her words were too sour. Most of the people present had received Gu Jiayue's favor and really agreed with her words.
Some people with bad tempers directly retorted. "What you said is wrong. Your family has no children studying in school, but your husband works in a papermaking workshop. Isn't this a favor from Jiayue? If you don't want it, just let your husband come back!"
"You!" Auntie with high cheekbones was choked and speechless. After a long pause, she continued, "But what about this time? The food and bedding we brought to the school are piled up in a mess. Can we return them intact when the time comes? I don't think there's any flood. She just wants to take advantage of the opportunity to swallow up our things!"
Although this statement is far-fetched, it is like a small stone thrown into the water, causing ripples.
Someone lowered his head and touched his sleeves without saying a word, obviously having some thoughts in his mind.
The sky was completely bright, and the sunlight shone through the window lattice, casting mottled light and shadows on the ground.
The village chief cleared his throat and tapped his pipe against the sole of his shoe. "Now that the weather's clear, let's all go back to the village. The fields need draining, and the houses need tidying up."
Everyone responded, who wouldn't want to go back home and rest on their kang?
No matter how big the school is, it is not as comfortable as home.
At this moment, a tall and thin man suddenly stood up, rubbing his hands and said, "Village Chief, what about the things we left in the school..."
The village chief glared at him, the warning in his eyes clear.
These people are afraid that if they are too late, their things will be tampered with by others.
"Hmph, don't worry! Once everything is settled, everything registered will be returned according to the list! Don't be so petty and embarrass the people of Taohua Village!"
The tall and thin man wanted to say more, but was stopped by the person next to him, who whispered, "Don't make trouble. The village chief knows what's going on."
Gu Jiayue sat on the bamboo stool under the corridor, her fingertips unconsciously picking at the patterns on the stool, and she could see everything clearly.
She asked the system in her mind: "What is going on?"
Although it is a good thing that the flood did not come, it is still a bad feeling that the system's warning was in vain.
The system's voice was slightly laggy: [Host, I suspect... we've been set up by capital.]
Gu Jiayue paused her fingertips and looked up at the sky in silence.
The sky after the rain was as blue as a washed sapphire, but she always felt that there were eyes hidden behind the clouds, watching her quietly.
Jiang Luli stood not far away and took in her dejected expression.
He knew what Gu Jiayue was worried about.
Since this warning failed, it is inevitable that some people will question her credibility. If she wants to promote anything in the future, it will probably take a lot more effort.
He walked over and lowered his voice, "Don't take it personally. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. Besides, it's a good thing there's no flood."
Gu Jiayue didn't look back, her gaze still fixed on the sky, but a faint smile slowly formed on the corner of her mouth: "Student Xiao Du, you're finally smart this time."
The system was confused: [Host, what are you talking about? ]
"We've indeed been set up." Gu Jiayue's voice was as light as the wind, "And this opponent is much more powerful than capital."
The system became even more confused: [Who is it? ]
"Who do you think can control the weather and natural disasters and make your observations wrong?" Gu Jiayue tapped the bamboo stool with her fingertips.
This kind of ability is possible with higher-level systems, but to achieve this, the system must be at least level 90 or above.
The level 90 systems are now the big guys in the system world, and they don't have the leisure to play tricks on a tasker in the virtual world.
And this is also not allowed in the system world.
Then, there is only the world consciousness of this world. [Thief God?]
"Shh. Don't say it."
Gu Jiayue finally looked away, and just in time to meet Jiang Luli's worried gaze, she smiled and said, "I'm fine. It's a good thing there's no flood."
But the doubts in the villagers' hearts were probably exactly what "He" wanted.
But why?
Why target her?
Is she an important person?
No, how important can she be as a lousy teacher?
So...
She looked at the system that was still cursing God in her brain.
Haha, it’s really getting more and more interesting.
So what will He do next?
Looking forward to it!
"The weather has cleared up, and the academy needs to resume its normal class schedule."
Jiang Luli saw that her mood had recovered, and he felt relieved. "Well, now that I'm back, I can help you. You don't have to worry too much. If you feel tired, just accept fewer students. We can take it slow."
Gu Jiayue sneered and looked up at the sky again. "Maybe time doesn't allow me to take it slow."
Although Gu Jiayue tried her best to hide it, Jiang Luli still noticed her uneasiness. "Did something happen?"
Gu Jiayue shook her head. "It's okay. Let's go and check out the school."
The school has been vacated for living these days, and the desks and chairs have been pulled aside. The classroom hygiene also needs to be cleaned and arranged.
Just as the two were arranging to restore order in the school, Su Zhuxing ran in. "Headmaster, there are many students outside. They said they want to study in our school!"
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