Su Ruanruan waited in vain for the oxcart, but Huo Yan arrived instead.
She couldn't understand how he could be so free, going wherever he wanted, without having to work shifts.
Besides, she didn't believe he was just there to see the scenery, since he was always wandering around the village.
His gaze was strange just now; I felt like he was looking at something through her.
I felt uneasy under his gaze. Could it be because of the Zhou Butcher case?
I've already slipped away...
Su Ruanruan walked forward on the road where the oxcart would pass.
If you're lucky, you might encounter an oxcart on the way to town; if you're unlucky, you'll have to walk to town.
It was a long way, but she could manage to stay there. It was just that it was so dark, and she was really scared to be alone.
The sound of horses' hooves came from behind, and Su Ruanruan already guessed who it was.
Just as she was about to move closer to the side, someone grabbed her and pulled her up, startling her so much that she cried out.
The next instant, she was already on the horse's back. Her back pressed against a solid chest, and without turning around, she knew it was Huo Yan's fleshy wall.
"What are you doing? Put me down!"
"Are you sure you want to get off? There aren't any oxcarts going back to the county now."
“If you don’t have one, you don’t have to. I can stay at my uncle’s house for the night. I don’t necessarily have to go back,” Su Ruanruan retorted.
Huo Yan chuckled softly and said leisurely, "Are you afraid of me? Or are you afraid I'll find out some of your secrets?"
"If you insist on going on, it only shows that you are guilty and afraid that I will ask you some questions about the Zhou Butcher case."
Su Ruanruan said irritably, "What does this have to do with feeling guilty? I'm a woman, it's not appropriate for me to ride a horse with you. Thank you for your kindness, Officer Huo, but I don't want to be gossiped about."
Huo Yan almost laughed when he heard her remarks.
“You never used to care about these things. Anyway, I just want to help you. Hold on tight.”
Suddenly, Huo Yan pulled on the reins, and a fierce gust of wind shot out like a bolt of lightning.
The sky was dark, and the crisp sound of horses' hooves echoed along the village road.
This is too fast! Su Ruanruan steadied herself and hugged Bai Ruan tightly in her arms, afraid that she might fall down if she didn't.
It was impossible to get Huo Yan to stop, but fortunately, the sky was dim and no one could see that it was her.
"Please drop me off in town later, thank you."
Aren't you going back?
Su Ruanruan thought to herself, few people in the town knew her, but if she and Huo Yan appeared at the city gate at the same time, who knows what kind of gossip would be stirred up.
She'll spend the night in town and go back by herself tomorrow.
"Yes, I'll be staying in town today."
Su Ruanruan leaned forward slightly, keeping her distance from Huo Yan.
At the same time, I also asked the question that I've been wanting to ask for the past few days.
Why do you always appear in this area?
"hunt."
"And what about the prey?"
Huo Yan narrowed his eyes slightly, "The prey is too cunning. We must not be too hasty and must proceed slowly."
Su Ruanruan nodded thoughtfully, "You... didn't you hate me before? Why does your attitude towards me seem different lately?"
All he could hear was the whistling wind; he heard no reply from Huo Yan for a long time.
Su Ruanruan assumed he didn't want to answer.
But then he heard Huo Yan's loud voice beside him, "I used to think you were just fooling that scholar into spending money on you."
“Until…the day he fell into the water, your worry, tension, and final tears of joy were undeniable.”
"You like him that much?"
Thinking back to the past, Su Ruanruan felt an unusual sweetness, and the corners of her lips curled up, "Of course, I will marry him after I come of age."
Huo Yan did not respond and remained silent the entire way.
The night was slightly cool, and a chill crept over Su Ruanruan as she arrived in town.
After dismounting, she thanked Huo Yan and then found an inn to stay at.
However, they did not notice Su Xiaoqiang, who had just been captured by several thugs in the distance.
"She...she's my cousin." Su Xiaoqiang was being held down by several thugs, but in the struggle he caught a glimpse of Su Ruanruan, who was clearly visible outside the inn illuminated by lanterns.
He didn't have time to think about why she was there; he only knew that she was now his lifeline.
The temperature difference between day and night is large here, and Su Ruanruan was dressed lightly. She had already entered the inn and did not hear Su Xiaoqiang's shouts from afar.
Su Ruanruan and Bai Ruan had just returned to their room when there was a rapid knocking at the door.
The voice was loud and urgent, like someone demanding payment.
Su Ruanruan clicked her tongue a few times. Was the hot water ready?
However, she really needs to give a good talking about this service attitude.
When she opened the door, she was stunned to see Su Xiaoqiang standing there.
He had injuries on his face, clearly having been beaten. Two thugs followed behind him.
Sure enough, Su Xiaoqiang owed the gambling den money, but it was unknown how much he owed.
Su Ruanruan glanced at the two thugs again, feeling that one of them looked somewhat familiar.
Before she could react, the man sneered, "It's you!?"
He suddenly spoke, and Su Ruanruan finally remembered where she had seen him before.
Isn't he the thug who bullied the disabled person at the Yangchun noodle stall that day? What a small world!
"Cousin, how much silver do you have? Give it all to me, and I'll pay you back in a few days," Su Xiaoqiang said excitedly.
Su Ruanruan was afraid of being touched by him, so she quickly took a step back.
The thug who knew Su Ruanruan raised an eyebrow. "You've seen it too, your cousin owes our gambling den money. He, of course, has no money to pay it back. We can only detain him and plan to go to his house tomorrow."
"Since we've run into his family here today, we two brothers are naturally here to collect some interest."
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