"It's her?" Yun Que'er was utterly shocked.
She had suspected the village head before, but never in her wildest dreams had she thought that it would be the village head's daughter who made the first move. Yun Que'er's heart was instantly in turmoil.
Parents who love their children will plan far ahead for them. Although the old village head wasn't a man of high moral character, Yun Que'er had always heard that he doted on his daughter. How could he possibly ask his daughter to do such a thing?
"Brother, what do you think?"
"We can say he has a bad character, but we can't deny that the village head values his daughter very much," Yun Fu Jin said.
"What's there to deny!" Yun Jian Zhou was quite dissatisfied with this. "In my opinion, it's because he's paralyzed that he told his daughter to do it!"
Yun Jian Zhou was indignant. "Moreover, what's the use of our speculation? The most important thing is to seek justice for our father! I'll go find him!"
"Stop!" Yun Fu Jin shouted at Yun Jian Zhou. "You're always so impulsive and thoughtless! Do you think finding him will solve the problem? If he doesn't admit it, it'll be useless no matter how much you say!"
He looked into Yun Que'er's eyes. "Little Que'er, what's your take on this?"
"Second brother has a point. No matter who did it, they're still family after all."
Yun Que'er bit her lips and thought for a while. A plot slowly took shape in her mind.
"She must be in cahoots with that man. We have to figure out his identity first."
However, there was one thing that puzzled Yun Que'er.
They had made a big scene at the school gate precisely because they knew that the culprit might return to the crime scene. But why was the village head's daughter so calm and not the least bit flustered?
Could it be that the man hadn't told her? If so, why didn't he?
Since it was almost certain that the man was the village head's daughter's lover, they should keep an eye on the two of them first and see if they would do anything else.
But before that, Yun Que'er had something else to do.
That evening, there were cries all over the Yun family, attracting many neighbors.
Yun Que'er walked out of the yard, sobbing. She was stopped by a busybody.
"What's going on in your family?"
"My father... My father is dying again!" Yun Que'er wailed. "Don't stop me! I'm going to the clinic!"
After Yun Que'er left, people started to talk.
"I thought he had been saved. Why is he dying again?"
"He was so badly injured before. I guessed he wouldn't make it. Maybe these past few days were just a temporary recovery."
"Mr. Yun is so pitiful."
"What's there to be pitiful about? Look at how he raised his children. They're completely out of control. This is just retribution!"
Not long after, Dr. Ji, an old doctor, rushed over with his medical kit.
There was a lot of commotion inside. Yun Yi came out twice in the middle, also with a tear - streaked face. Everyone thought that Yun Mo Tan was about to die.
Sure enough, after a while, the cries inside suddenly grew louder, scaring the people outside.
"Is he dead?"
"I guess so."
But no one noticed that Yun Que'er never came back after she left.
At this moment, she and Ji Cheng Xuan were eavesdropping behind the village head's house.
The village head's daughter and her mother were whispering. It was hard to hear clearly from outside, but judging from her happy face, she was extremely delighted.
Yun Que'er remembered that she had a very nice name, Zhao Ruo Shui. She was also very delicate and beautiful, like a gentle and refined young lady. But now seeing her, Yun Que'er only found her face repulsive and couldn't help gnashing her teeth.
Ji Cheng Xuan saw that Yun Que'er was on high alert, so he started talking about something else.
"The medicine I prepared for the old lady according to your request is ready. But you know I've just recovered, and my reputation isn't high enough. So it's impossible to make her recover immediately."
Yun Que'er nodded. "Yes, that's what I meant. It would be too suspicious if she recovered all of a sudden."
"So I divided the medicine into a six - month supply. Don't worry, she will definitely recover." Ji Cheng Xuan winked at Yun Que'er. "Shouldn't you thank me?"
"She's coming out!" Yun Que'er's attention was attracted by Zhao Ruo Shui, and she hurriedly followed.
Ji Cheng Xuan clicked his tongue. "You're so unromantic."
The two of them sneaked after her and saw Zhao Ruo Shui walking on a small path in the woods. Soon she entered the cornfield.
The cornfield was really a good place. The crops were growing well at this time. Especially since it was almost dark, it was easy for two people to have an affair here without being easily noticed.
Yun Que'er and Ji Cheng Xuan hid a little farther away. Soon they heard Zhao Ruo Shui talking to the man.
"I've missed you so much..."
"Be impatient!" Zhao Ruo Shui coquettishly scolded. "Hey, I've got good news for you. That old man is finally dead."
The man was silent for a moment and then said in a deep voice.
"I thought he had been saved?"
Zhao Ruo Shui snorted. "He lost half his life in the fall. How could he possibly survive? I heard that his children were crying so loudly. Serves them right! They deserved it for harming my father!"
"Hey... Why don't you continue?"
The man's voice became even lower. "I thought it was just to teach him a lesson. Why did it turn out like this..."
"What are you afraid of?" Zhao Ruo Shui slapped the man. "We did it so secretly. Who would know what happened? Moreover, in order to save his mother, Lao Li has to keep his mouth shut!"
Zhao Ruo Shui's tone was menacing. After a while, she laughed coquettishly again.
"Hurry up. I told my mother I was going to the fields, so I can only be out for a while."
Faced with such beauty, no one could control themselves. Soon there was movement in the cornfield.
However, the man seemed a bit distracted and the affair ended soon.
"What's wrong with you today?" Zhao Ruo Shui was obviously dissatisfied.
"I suddenly remembered that my elder brother told me to cut grass. What if my elder brother finds out if I don't go back soon?"
Zhao Ruo Shui's voice changed in pitch. "Don't mention him in front of me!"
The man paused for a moment. "No, I really have to go back. If my elder brother finds out, he'll kill both of us!"
Afraid of his elder brother?
Yun Que'er and Ji Cheng Xuan looked at each other and understood.
Zhao Ruo Shui was married. This man wasn't her husband, but judging from this, this man might be her younger brother - in - law.
"Wow, what a wonderful plot..." Yun Que'er couldn't help sighing.
The man left in a hurry, and Zhao Ruo Shui was still complaining on the spot.
"Afraid of your elder brother? Will he eat you if you go back a bit late? You're just afraid that the affair will be exposed. You're such a coward!"
After tidying herself up, Zhao Ruo Shui also left.
Yun Que'er slowly got up, propping her knees. "Ji Cheng Xuan, I suddenly know what to do."
That night, Ji Cheng Xuan deliberately inquired about Zhao Ruo Shui's situation. At the same time, the Yun family set up a mourning hall.
Ji Cheng Xuan took the opportunity to meet Yun Que'er when he went to see Dr. Ji.
"I've found out. After the village head fell, Zhao Ruo Shui's in - laws started to mistreat her. Her husband even beat her. That's why she came back to hide."