Chapter 190: Dong Ju’s Awakening

The police instructed the three individuals to stay at the police station for further questioning and then went to the clinic to question Dong Xingwang.

Dong Xingwang, lacking legal awareness, thought of himself as a victim who had just had a few drinks with Cheng Jingmo and ended up being beaten up without any reason. He took no responsibility and confessed everything.

It turned out that ever since the day he was forced to apologize to Cheng Jingmo in front of the village office, Dong Xingwang had been harboring a grudge.

Recently, Cheng Jingmo had been giving him lectures every time they met, and they had almost come to blows.

On the night they almost fought, Dong Xingwang had bought some alcohol and was on his way home when he encountered Zhao Hai, Cheng Fengshou, and Cheng Guangtong.

They had all heard about how Cheng Jingmo had dealt with each other.

The four disgruntled men quickly agreed to come up with a plan for revenge against Cheng Jingmo.

But if they were to fight him head-on, even their combined efforts might not be enough to defeat Cheng Jingmo.

So, they devised a plan: Dong Xingwang would invite Cheng Jingmo and his family to dinner, get Cheng Jingmo drunk, and then Zhao Hai, Cheng Guangtong, and Cheng Fengshou would ambush and beat him up on his way home.

The police asked, “Since you wanted to take revenge on Cheng Jingmo, why didn’t you plan to lure him there? Instead, why did you send Yu Xiangnian away first?”

Dong Xingwang hesitated before answering, “Because Dong Ju insisted on sending Yu Xiangnian back first. I was afraid the plan would be exposed if Dong Ju alerted Cheng Jingmo. I thought I’d send Yu Xiangnian to Zhao Hai’s group first and then keep an eye on Dong Ju to prevent her from sending any warnings. Zhao Hai’s group had already been eyeing Yu Xiangnian.”

Dong Xingwang quoted Zhao Hai’s exact words, “Jianwa is really lucky to have such a hot woman. After dealing with that scum, we’ll take turns with her!”

The police sent people to the village to capture Zhao Hai and his two accomplices.

Cheng Fengshou, having woken up early today and learned that they had attacked the wrong person and that Dong Xingwang was not dead, panicked and fled.

Zhao Hai and Cheng Guangtong, still at home, were arrested and brought to the police station.

The two of them only then realized they had attacked the wrong person. Since Dong Xingwang had confessed everything, they also told the truth about their crimes.

The police concluded that Zhao Hai, Cheng Fengshou, Cheng Guangtong, and Dong Xingwang had plotted to frame Cheng Jingmo. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, Zhao Hai and his group had ended up injuring Dong Xingwang.

The case was considered solved.

In reality, all of this was part of a plan orchestrated by Cheng Jingmo and Yu Xiangnian.

That night, Yu Xiangnian had come up with an idea.

“Cheng Jingmo, there’s a military strategy called ‘using a knife to kill.’ We can’t help Dong Ju get a divorce, but we can help her avoid domestic violence.”

Yu Xiangnian shared her thoughts.

Cheng Jingmo, after listening, was shocked, impressed, and somewhat relieved.

He admired Yu Xiangnian’s intelligence and her ability to think of things others couldn’t.

At the same time, he was relieved that his feelings for Yu Xiangnian were genuine and without any ill intentions; otherwise, if she had wanted to scheme against him, it would have been easy.

Cheng Jingmo thought about it for a day and agreed to Yu Xiangnian’s plan.

Using a knife to kill meant using the villain’s own tools and targeting the villains themselves, which could be considered clearing the village of harm.

The main point was that if these villains hadn’t wanted to harm him, he wouldn’t have been able to use them as tools.

Coincidentally, the next day was the full moon banquet for the great-nephew of their third uncle.

When Zhao Hai and his group sought trouble again, Cheng Jingmo took the opportunity to teach them a lesson, which also stirred their desire for revenge.

In the following days, Cheng Jingmo made sure to advise Dong Xingwang every time they met.

More importantly, Cheng Jingmo sincerely hoped that Dong Xingwang would reform and live a good life with Dong Ju.

That night, the monkey came to their house and informed Cheng Jingmo of what he had accidentally overheard about Zhao Hai and his group’s plan.

When Cheng Jingmo heard that they were planning to harm Yu Xiangnian, any remaining sympathy he had vanished.

From his experience, he deduced the most likely hiding spots for Zhao Hai and his group.

He then had Yu Xiangnian repeatedly familiarize herself with the terrain and layout of the route, teaching her how to escape and, if escape was not possible, how to protect herself temporarily.

That day, Dong Ju came to their house for a meal and inadvertently let slip that Dong Xingwang had invited them over for dinner.

They then realized that Zhao Hai and his group would be implementing their plan that night.

Cheng Jingmo and Yu Xiangnian decided to use this information to their advantage, leading to the events that followed.

Zhao Hai and Cheng Guangtong were detained, while Dong Xingwang, due to his injuries, could not be held.

Dong Ju was cleared of suspicion and went to the clinic to bring Dong Xingwang home.

It was already afternoon, and the sun was about to set.

The doctor reported that Dong Xingwang had internal bleeding, broken legs, and a broken right arm.

They had managed to save his life, but without hospitalization, he would end up disabled.

Dong Ju emptied all her pockets, producing a small amount of money.

She tearfully pleaded, “Doctor, this small amount of money is all we have. We also have a disabled mother and a three-year-old child to support. How can we afford hospitalization?”

“And right now, it’s the busy farming season. I’m the only laborer, and I need to earn work points to support the family! The clinic is so far away; I can’t manage both work and caring for him! Let me take him home and care for him while I work.”

She was crying profusely!

Dong Ju didn’t really want to take Dong Xingwang home to care for him; she simply didn’t want him treated. It would be better if he became disabled or died!

If Yu Xiangnian hadn’t already seen through Dong Ju’s intentions, she might have been moved by Dong Ju’s tears!

Since the family had made such a request, the clinic couldn’t force the patient to stay. They asked Dong Ju to settle the medical bills and take Dong Xingwang home.

When Dong Ju heard that the medical bill was seven yuan and sixty cents, she started crying again.

“Doctor, where am I supposed to find this much money?” She wiped her tears and said, “This is almost a month’s worth of food for my family. I, as a woman, only earn this much work points in a month, and all of it goes to the household!”

The doctor replied, “The medical fees cannot be negotiated!”

Dong Ju said, “I don’t want to make things difficult for you, doctor.”

She then looked tearfully at Yu Xiangnian, “Sister-in-law, did you bring any money? Can you lend me some?”

Yu Xiangnian played along and pulled eight yuan from her bag, handing it to her. “Don’t be sad. Go settle the medical bill first.”

“Thank you, thank you, sister-in-law!” Dong Ju expressed her gratitude profusely.

Dong Ju went to pay the medical bill, and the doctor, noting that “this woman is truly unfortunate,” left.

Yu Xiangnian sneered and said, “Cheng Jingmo, do you believe that Dong Xingwang will have good days ahead?”

She emphasized the word “good.”