Chapter 22: Dog Bites Dog — Everyone Shocked While Eating Melon Seeds

Bright red blood was seen flowing from her lower body.

“She’s… she’s having a miscarriage!”

An experienced village woman immediately recognized what was happening.

Lu Shanyong’s face turned pale in an instant.

“M-My… my grandson…”

In the crowd, Sun Daniu, who had been tenaciously watching the drama, tilted her crooked mouth and wailed.

“I’ll fight you! You call yourself a father? You beat your daughter like this?!”

Lu Shanyong looked at his wife, who had rushed forward and was now wildly scratching at his face. He… he really didn’t know his daughter was pregnant!

Lu Jiajia, wracked with pain, was deathly pale.

Among the onlookers, Zhang Wenliang, supported by his elder brother, slowly emerged from the crowd.

“Brother Wenliang, the baby… our baby…”

Seeing Lu Jiajia in this state stirred sympathy in many people.

“Jiajia…” Zhang Wenliang hadn’t expected she was really pregnant. If he ended up crippled, this child might be the only legacy he would leave behind.

His face darkened. “What are you waiting for? Take her to the clinic!”

“Yes, yes!”

Lu Jiajia’s mother stopped attacking the village chief and turned to help.

Just as the villagers were about to lift Lu Jiajia onto a cart, another voice rang out:

“What are you doing to my wife?!”

Everyone turned toward the speaker.

Wasn’t that Er Laizi?

Hadn’t he been arrested for killing Liu Dazui?

How was he out already?

Er Laizi shoved his way through the crowd, plopped himself next to Lu Jiajia, and shoved Zhang Wenliang aside.

With a face full of affection, he called out, “Wife.”

Everyone: ???

What was going on?

Everyone in the village knew Lu Jiajia was involved with the youngest Zhang son.

But this scene—did it mean Lu Jiajia also had something going on with Er Laizi?

The crowd’s eyes gleamed with gossip-hungry excitement.

Lu Jiajia looked even paler, either from pain or fear.

“You—you’re spouting nonsense! Who’s your wife?!”

She turned, looking at Zhang Wenliang with clear, pleading eyes. “Brother Wenliang, don’t listen to him. He’s a murderer!”

Zhang Wenliang had been wavering, but now nodded grimly. “Er Laizi, you’ll go to jail for this.”

Er Laizi, already hardened by time in prison, was instantly enraged.

“Lu Jiajia, don’t try to deny it. You know exactly what kind of relationship we had.”

The onlookers: !! SAY IT!!

Even Su Nianzhi was stunned. That familiar aura—yep, it was him.

Qin Xiaoyun gave a knowing smile, while Chen Wei beamed and nodded at her.

Qin Xiaoyun: (▼へ▼メ)
Chen Wei: ::＞_＜::

No one knew what Qin Xiaoyun had done, but for this criminal to be released and immediately call out Lu Jiajia—he clearly had some serious connections.

Lu Jiajia, now trembling, looked like she might faint.

But just then, Widow Zhou came running, crying her lungs out.

“My grandson! He died before he even entered the world!”

Truth be told, Su Nianzhi hadn’t expected such juicy gossip today.

Quick, help me get closer. I want a front-row seat to this.

“Waah… waah…”

Sun Daniu, crippled but determined, hobbled up to join the shouting, arguing with Widow Zhou with her twisted mouth.

Chaos broke out—chickens flying, dogs barking.

People who hadn’t been watching rushed in from all directions.

“You—you tell us! Who’s the father of that baby?!”

Lu Jiajia was being pulled by one arm by Sun Dahua and the other by Widow Zhou, pain nearly knocking her out.

“It… it’s Brother Wenliang’s.”

“Bullshit! That child’s mine! We had fun twice in the haystack!”

Everyone: (ΩДΩ)!!! This gossip is insane!!

Zhang Wenliang was now being stared at by the whole crowd, their eyes metaphorically turning green.

“Jiajia, you…”

Lu Jiajia panicked. “Brother Wenliang, believe me!”

Er Laizi, watching these two act all lovey-dovey, clenched his teeth. He was a scoundrel by nature.

“You have a birthmark on your left breast.”

“You’ve got a mole on your inner thigh!”

Everyone: (ΩДΩ)!!! 10086!!!!!

Zhang Wenliang instantly let go of Lu Jiajia’s hand. He knew.

The crowd, not fools, immediately saw who was lying and who wasn’t.

Lu Jiajia was truly shocked this time—her eyes rolled back and she passed out.

“I told you that baby was mine!”

Zhang Wenliang stood silently, glaring coldly at both Er Laizi and the unconscious Lu Jiajia, then turned and walked home.

Sun Daniu, still full of righteous fury, followed Lu Jiajia, cursing nonstop. Her words were inaudible but definitely filthy.

Widow Zhou, triumphant, looked thrilled. She and her son left, jubilant.

And the village chief’s family was left behind.

“What now?” Lu Jiajia’s mother asked, still stunned. Her daughter must have lost her mind. She threw away a good man like Zhang Wenliang for a thug?

So foolish! And now she’s pregnant!

Lu Shanyong looked like he’d lost all his dignity, his face darker than an old scorched wok.

“What now? Take her home.”

The show was over.

The villagers left reluctantly, still savoring the drama.

They could talk about this for years.

Su Nianzhi remained in place, feeling like her day’s mission had been overachieved.

“You okay?” Qin Xiaoyun asked, concerned. She didn’t look well—definitely upset earlier.

“Thanks, I’m fine. Just feeling a little weak.” Su Nianzhi waved her hand dismissively.

She picked up a bag from the ground—it was Lu Jiajia’s. Might come in handy.

Turning to Qin Xiaoyun with curiosity, she asked, “So now that Er Laizi is back, what about her?”

Qin Xiaoyun smiled. “We already have the evidence. With Er Laizi’s cooperation, it’ll be over soon.”

Seeing how confident he was, Su Nianzhi smiled, dimples faintly showing.

“Aunt! Why are you out here? Grandma asked me to get you!”

Su Nianzhi smiled politely at the two of them.

“I’ll head back now.”

Qin Xiaoyun watched her graceful figure leave, his eyes filled with tenderness.

“Bro, why do I feel like that Su girl isn’t interested in you?”

Qin Xiaoyun glanced sideways at Chen Wei.

Chen Wei went quiet for a few seconds, scratching his head awkwardly. “Bro, you’re so charming, even a ninety-year-old grandma would feel young again seeing you!”

This was getting too hard to handle!

—

Back home, Su Nianzhi ate dinner. Night fell.

Once she felt that everyone had gone to sleep, she quietly made her way to the Lu household.

She swiftly and expertly slipped into their courtyard.

The big dog affectionately rubbed against her pants, leaving Su Nianzhi speechless.

She sensed Lu Jiajia inside.

Lifting her foot, she entered the room.

The weak Lu Jiajia felt someone watching her.

Opening her eyes, she was startled to see Su Nianzhi.

“You… you…”

Su Nianzhi raised her finger to her lips. “Shh.”

Lu Jiajia forced herself to stay calm.

“H-How did you get in here?”

Su Nianzhi’s lips curled into a mocking smile.

She pointed at Lu Jiajia’s forehead.

“You can ask it.”

Lu Jiajia: !!!!!!!!