CHAPTER 431: CHAPTER 424: THE APPEARANCE OF THE BAI LIANHUA

The shamed wife of the secretary huffed and puffed as she walked out, with Sisi and the others following her. Outside, a young woman was lying on the ground, sobbing, while in front of her stood a tall, thin woman in her fifties, holding a wooden stick for washing clothes, glaring at the woman on the ground with fiery eyes.

"Ma Er’s family, if you want to make a scene, go do it in your own home. What do you mean by causing a commotion at my doorstep?" the secretary’s wife said unhappily.

In the rural village, the status of the secretary’s wife is relatively high. The tall, thin woman from Ma Er’s family quickly explained, "Sister-in-law Junshan, it was this little devil who insisted on running over here, and I was just chasing after her."

After speaking, Ma Er’s family still seemed unsatisfied and struck the young woman’s back several times with the wooden stick, causing her to continually wriggle and moan in an attempt to evade the blows.

"You are a bride bought by the Ma Family, alive you belong to the Ma Family, dead you’ll be a ghost of the Ma Family. Don’t even think about having second thoughts."

The secretary’s wife felt that her words didn’t have the deterrent effect and were demeaning in front of another leader’s wife. She immediately got angry, picked up a broomstick, and was about to chase people away.

"What’s going on? Secretary Ma, why is there such a commotion in your yard?" Tian Xinhua’s voice rang out.

Sisi noticed that the young woman on the ground seemed to brighten her eyes, subtly shifting her body to the left, exposing her tear-stained profile towards the entrance. Whoever came in from outside would first notice the pitiful profile of this woman.

What a Bai Lianhua!

But who exactly is this woman trying so hard to impress?

Could it be...

For some reason, Sisi felt that the woman’s intentions were directed at Tian Xinhua. Ma Junshan was already an old ruin, Zhu Xianren and Li Neng were both married, which seemed unlikely, so that left only Tian Xinhua, the diamond bachelor.

Talk about having high aspirations but a fate as thin as paper!

Sisi took a closer look at the young woman. She was wearing a small white flower in her hair, dressed in plain clothes, with an oval face and a cherry-like small mouth, indeed having the makings of a Bai Lianhua, particularly with her ample bust, tempting enough to make any man fall for her.

Knowing the woman’s intentions, Sisi was unconcerned and stood by with a smile, watching the scene unfold, curious to see how Tian Xinhua would handle it.

Brother Xin Hua, don’t let me down!

Ma Junshan saw the woman on the ground and Ma Er’s family and his face immediately darkened. He yelled at Ma Er’s family, "Sister-in-law, this is a new society, even if the woman from the Hai family was bought by your family, you can’t treat her like this. If you mistreat your daughter-in-law again, don’t blame me for being unsympathetic."

Ma Er’s family shouted in protest, "Big brother, how have I mistreated her? This little devil dresses provocatively every day and goes around seducing men, bringing disgrace to our family. I’m just teaching her a lesson!"

"I didn’t seduce any men, I really couldn’t carry the water this morning, so Brother Huai Shu helped me carry it, I really didn’t seduce anyone."

The young woman defended herself in a low voice, tears streaming down her face, making her even more pitiful, and as she wiped her tears, her sleeve accidentally slid down, revealing bruised and purple marks on her arm, eliciting sympathetic looks from the men in the crowd.

A burly man stood out and said, "I did help the sister-in-law with water this morning. She’s a married woman and was struggling with a water bucket taller than her, unable to even walk properly. I couldn’t bear to watch and helped her carry it. If Aunt Ma Er has a problem, take it up with me."

Ma Er’s family’s cheeks trembled a few times, annoyed she said, "Huai Shu, it’s a shame you’re still good brothers with my son Hai Min. He’s only been gone for a few days, and you’ve hooked up with this little devil! Oh no, I can’t take this anymore, Hai Min, my son, oh, how miserable your death was, your good brother and your good daughter-in-law are bullying your mother!"

In no time, Ma Er’s family lay on the ground, rolling around and making a scene, playing the scoundrel.

Huai Shu was so furious his face turned iron blue. He had only stepped out to speak a few words in sympathy for his brother’s wife, never expecting to get doused with such filthy accusations.

"Aunt Ma Er, your family’s issues have nothing to do with ours. Tie up your own daughter-in-law and stop her from seducing men. My Huai Shu only helped carry water out of consideration for his past friendship with Hai Min. Who knew it’d be so hard to be a good person? After this, my Huai Shu won’t dare meddle in your family’s business again. Huai Shu, come home with me."

A decisive woman in her twenties pulled Huai Shu back home and cast a fierce glare at the young woman on the ground as she left.

The young woman was no longer crying. With a wooden expression, she suddenly stood up and resolutely said, "Mom, I really didn’t seduce any men. Why do you always slander my reputation? How can I face living anymore?"

Having said this, she charged towards the old jujube tree with a face full of determination to die, causing many to scream in fright.

Sisi wasn’t the slightest bit flustered. After all the trouble this woman had gone through today, how could she be willing to die?

Just then, someone rushed forward quickly and intercepted the young woman about to collide with the jujube tree. Due to the momentum, they spun around, finally coming to a stop, and the young woman fainted in his arms.

The savior turned out to be Zhu Xianren, who still had a stern face, but Sisi noticed he looked at the woman in his arms with pity. However, everyone else’s attention was on the young woman, and no one noticed anything odd about Zhu Xianren’s eyes.

Sisi couldn’t help but laugh. Who would have thought she’d manage to catch a big fish like Zhu Xianren?

But Su Ping wasn’t someone to be messed with either. It looks like there will be great drama ahead!

Unfortunately, she was going back to the Capital in half a month and probably wouldn’t get to see it, which she slightly regretted.

Later, Sisi asked Tian Xinhua why he didn’t rush to save that woman, especially since he was the closest to her.

Without even thinking, Tian Xinhua replied, "It wasn’t you, Ah Nan, in danger. What do I care about someone else’s life or death?"

Sisi was utterly pleased with the answer, and that night, she gave Tian Xinhua a huge reward, making him ecstatic.

Tian Xinhua chuckled to himself: it seems Ah Nan doesn’t like me meddling in other women’s affairs, better keep up the effort!

Initially, Tian Xinhua hadn’t planned on dealing with the young woman’s situation, but Zhu Xianren insisted on intervening, unwilling to watch her die.

Giving face to his subordinate, Tian Xinhua couldn’t be bothered to get involved and let Zhu Xianren handle it.

According to Su Ping, the woman’s name was Li Yuzhi, and she was arranged to work as a temporary worker in the canteen. However, the wages for the first year had to be repaid to the Ma Family; after that, she would be free from any relation to them.

Su Ping’s tone carried a hint of sympathy when she mentioned Li Yuzhi, gently referring to her by name. Sisi felt something was amiss as she listened, and though she initially kept to herself, she couldn’t hold back after hearing it several times and questioned, "Where did you hear about Li Yuzhi’s story?"

"Oh, my Old Zhu mentioned it. He even told me to look after Li Yuzhi more!" Su Ping casually said.

Looking after her might just lead to her stealing your husband! Sisi had seen Zhu Xianren looking at Li Yuzhi with strange eyes more than once!

Sisi feigned indifference and said, "I didn’t expect your Old Zhu to care quite a bit for that Li Yuzhi. I thought Vice Mayor Zhu wasn’t very good at showing concern for others!"

Su Ping pondered upon hearing this, and although she continued to chat with Sisi, her enthusiasm was noticeably dampened.

Satisfied, Sisi nodded her head. Good, she got it with just a hint. If it weren’t for Su Ping being a decent person, Sisi couldn’t be bothered with someone else’s marital issues.