"I didn't lie!"
Why would I lie?
When questioned by the old Party Secretary, Zhao Lin naturally couldn't admit it.
Her impulsive act of pushing Jiang Yi into the river sealed her fate, setting her on a path of no return. If she could just endure these few days, she would obtain a letter of introduction and leave.
By then, she will be a college student and will no longer have to stay in this poor and backward mountain village, nor will she have to live in that dark mud-brick and thatched house.
“Old Party Secretary, I know that my usual performance is not good and I am not as good as Jiang Yi, but I swear to God that if I am lying about this, may I be struck by lightning and die a horrible death!”
With Zhao Lin making such a vicious vow, the villagers of Shuangyashan Brigade were somewhat skeptical.
Despite the large scale of the campaign to break down feudal superstitions, the villagers still hold a deep reverence for certain superstitious beliefs.
"You little brat, there are gods watching over you, aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning?"
Liu Haishan walked slowly, leaning on his cane.
Jiang Yi is his daughter-in-law. Since marrying into the Liu family, she has been efficient and clean in her work, and she has a very good relationship with his son. As for the idea that Jiang Yi ran away with another man, Liu Haishan would never believe it.
"Uncle Liu, if I'm lying, may I never get married!"
Even if you don't lie, you'll never get married!
Liu Haishan didn't mince words and directly retorted.
After criticizing Zhao Lin, Liu Haishan looked at the old Party Secretary and said, "Brother, we need to report this to the police!"
"Who in our team doesn't know what kind of person Xiao Yi is?"
"When Xiao Yi first came to our team, her efficiency and diligence were definitely not an act!"
"As for Zhao Lin, she's lazy and loves to eat."
"My little Yi might have been ruined by her!"
"This matter must be reported to the police so they can investigate it thoroughly!"
Liu Haishan refused to believe that his daughter-in-law would run off with another man. If it wasn't true, then why did Zhao Lin spread rumors?
The truth can only be that Zhao Lin has a secret she can't tell anyone.
"Okay, call the police!"
The old Party Secretary didn't believe Jiang Yi would run off with another man. She got into university. If Liu Haishan and his wife hadn't allowed her to study, it was possible she would have run away.
In reality, Liu Haishan and his wife wholeheartedly supported Jiang Yi's decision to take the college entrance examination and go to university.
With such wonderful in-laws, how could Jiang Yi possibly run away?
There might really be something fishy going on here!
Zhao Lin was stunned when she heard the old Party Secretary's decision.
But she understood that she had come this far and there was no turning back, so the only thing she could do was to fight to the bitter end.
Jiang Yi's body had already been washed away by the river. Even if her body were to be discovered, it would be many days later. Moreover, the place where the body was found would definitely be far away from Shuangyashan Brigade.
As long as Jiang Yi remains unfinished, he will not lose.
"Report to the police! You must report to the police!"
In that instant, Zhao Lin realized that she had to stand firm, otherwise she might be exposed.
She immediately looked at everyone with a righteous and awe-inspiring expression and said, "I, Zhao Lin, swear to God that I did not lie. Jiang Yi ran away with another man!"
"Then tell me, who did I run off with?"
The moment Zhao Lin finished speaking, Jiang Yi's voice rang out from behind the crowd.
She's back!
The timing was perfect.
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