Chapter 32 Engagement
Or is all of this just a setup?
So she's here today to expose her!
She wanted to expose Qiao Wanyin's disguise in front of everyone.
"Wanyin, you just said you won by using your brain. How exactly did you win? Everyone really wants to know!"
As soon as she finished speaking, a faint smile appeared on Liu Piaopiao's lips.
As soon as Liu Piaopiao said that, not only the women, but even the men got excited.
The atmosphere at the scene immediately became lively.
People's interest was piqued.
"Yeah, Wanyin, tell us how you think about it, what if we encounter this situation in the future?"
An older man slapped his thigh with a laugh and chimed in.
"Yes, yes, I really want to know, tell me quickly."
Another young man couldn't help but urge them on as well.
The crowd's emotions were fully aroused; everyone opened their eyes wide and craned their necks.
"I heard that wild boar is bigger than a cow!"
"I bet he has helpers. How could one person possibly defeat a monster like that?"
"Not necessarily. Look at Wan Yin's calm demeanor; she might actually have some skill!"
Qiao Wanyin knew perfectly well that Liu Piaopiao had asked that question intentionally.
We're just waiting for her to let it slip!
Looking at the other person's seemingly gentle but actually wicked appearance, she couldn't help but sneer inwardly.
She knew Liu Piaopiao too well.
Through past and present lives, the two have a deep-seated grudge; not a single word they uttered was truly well-intentioned.
snort!
If she hadn't been prepared, would she have dared to bring that wild boar to the village to show off?
Qiao Wanyin had already anticipated today's scene.
If she hadn't prepared a perfect explanation beforehand, why would she have shown it to others so easily?
"Ahem—" Qiao Wanyin coughed lightly twice, looking mysterious.
“Let me tell you, that wild boar is actually quite similar to us humans. It also has feelings and thoughts.”
She paused deliberately.
"It was stunned when it saw how pretty I was."
A murmur rippled through the crowd.
Some people's faces were full of disbelief, some covered their mouths and chuckled, and many others nodded frequently.
Qiao Wanyin's face is indeed breathtakingly beautiful.
Who can guarantee that even wild beasts won't be deceived?
"Hey! I thought this guy must be out of his mind, so I quickly took off running as fast as I could."
She described it vividly.
"Then the wild boar saw me running and chased after me. I desperately swerved around a corner, and it crashed headfirst into a tree trunk and died instantly!"
After he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent for a moment.
"This will work? Is it really even possible?"
People were skeptical.
However, whether it's true or not, Qiao Wanyin is indeed unparalleled in her beauty.
"Okay, okay, you're beautiful, whatever you say makes sense!"
A joke suddenly popped out from the crowd, drawing a burst of laughter.
The tense atmosphere dissipated easily with that one sentence.
Everyone laughed and showered Qiao Wanyin with compliments!
Some people gave her a thumbs up, praising her for being clever; others said she was courageous; and several older women nodded repeatedly, saying she was smart and capable, a good match for managing a household.
Exclamations of admiration rose from the crowd from time to time.
Fu Li'an glanced at the wound on the wild boar's hind leg and frowned slightly.
The incision on this wound is so clean.
It's clearly not a mark left from an animal fight or a scratch from a branch; it looks like it was cut by some sharp weapon.
Upon closer inspection of the surrounding fur, there were no signs of a struggle or dragging, nor any trace of blood splatter; it appeared to be a man-made wound.
This is clearly a wound caused by a knife.
Fu Li'an immediately understood something—this "wild boar" in front of him had probably been tampered with beforehand.
He was quite surprised to hear these words coming from Qiao Wanyin, and that she spoke with such confidence and without the slightest panic.
The "Qiao Wanyin" in front of me can lie without even blushing!
His expression, his tone, and his methodical way of narrating made it seem as if he had witnessed it firsthand.
If he hadn't been so perceptive, he might have actually been fooled by her.
But since she is his fiancée, he shouldn't expose her shortcomings in public.
There are too many people around now, and if we expose her...
Not only would she lose face, but he himself would also appear unreasonable.
Their relationship has reached this point, and some things are better discussed privately when they get back.
I'll find another opportunity to talk to her properly when I get back.
Fu Li'an made up his mind.
This matter must be clarified; we cannot let it pass by in a muddled manner.
Especially with the person you'll spend your life with, you should be even more honest with each other.
"Hey Li An, let's hurry home and get a few of the brothers to help us deal with this wild boar."
The men in the village had already gathered around; some offered to help move the wild boar, while others took tools to prepare for its disposal.
The atmosphere was lively and harmonious.
"Have dinner at my place tonight, I'll cook you some wild boar meat myself!"
The speaker was Aunt Zhang, one of the most famous cooks in the village.
The aroma of his meat dishes is so enticing that it attracts people from all around.
Everyone around laughed when they heard that they were going to make braised wild boar.
Many people expressed their desire to try it.
We've seen enough of the scenery, it's time to go home and divide up the meat!
This morning was quite fruitful; they didn't just hunt down wild boars.
Most importantly, everyone recognized Qiao Wanyin's ability and courage.
Although it was a bit tiring, I felt a great sense of accomplishment.
It's just a little strange.
We didn't see anyone from the Qiao family come out to watch the commotion along the way.
Whenever there's any commotion in the village, the eldest brother from the Qiao family is always the first to rush out and join in the fun.
There wasn't a single person to be seen today.
The whole village came out to gather around, but why couldn't they see anyone from their family?
Qiao Wanyin's home wasn't far, just at the intersection at the entrance of the village. Logically, she shouldn't have been able to hear such a loud noise.
The more she thought about it, the more suspicious it seemed, and a sense of unease began to creep into her heart.
"Comrade Qiao Wanyin, there are some things I must tell you."
Halfway down the road, Fu Li'an suddenly spoke with a serious expression.
Qiao Manqing was still immersed in the joy she had just experienced.
"Why the sudden change of expression? Just say what you have to say."
She looked at Fu Lian, who had a serious expression, and couldn't help but tilt her head and ask.
Fu Li'an stopped what he was doing and looked at her with a serious expression.
Looking directly at Qiao Wanyin, he said, word by word, "Comrade Qiao Manqing, we're engaged now, right?"
"Uh-huh."
Qiao Manqing nodded.
She finally realized this was no joke.
The other person was genuinely angry, and quickly composed themselves.
What's wrong with this person today?
Why are you so serious? It's kind of scary.
A sense of unease rose in Qiao Wanyin's heart.
Fu Li'an continued, "Now that we're in a relationship, I have a responsibility to remind you to be honest from now on and not to lie so easily anymore! You can't do this!"
“You’re my girlfriend, so naturally I hope you’re on the same page as me. I’m a former soldier, and I hate dishonesty the most.”
I just talked to her about it once before, but she hasn't changed at all.
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