leonardwarren Chapter 23 Unexpected
Chapter 23 Unexpected
"Aunt Liu, don't make false accusations."
"It's a fact that he came to my house to steal, and I've always been law-abiding and never overstepped my bounds! Ah Yuan and I are completely innocent."
He Qiu was also trembling with anger.
Not only did he steal from her, but he also falsely accused her. Originally, she was kind-hearted and, since she was unharmed, was prepared to let it go. But now, she wasn't going to let him off so easily. "Ah Yuan, please report this to the authorities for me!"
Report to the authorities?
Upon hearing those two words, Aunt Liu, who had just been so arrogant, immediately wilted.
Theft is a serious crime!
"No, we can't report this to the authorities! Everyone, please speak up!" Aunt Liu immediately became anxious and looked around for help.
As for Uncle Liu, perhaps because he was in too much pain, or perhaps because he was ashamed, he kept his head down and didn't say a word from beginning to end.
Li Yuanyuan thought that since these people from Liushufang hadn't sided with He Qiushi earlier, they probably wouldn't speak up now, given that Uncle Liu's theft was undeniable.
but--
He underestimated the humanity of these people.
"He Qiu, let it go. We'll return the things to you. You didn't suffer much loss. After all, we're neighbors. There's no need to report it to the authorities!"
"Yes, we see each other all the time, we've known each other for so many years."
"When Lao He was around, everyone got along very well!"
.....
Once someone started, the scene became lively, with everyone pleading for Uncle Liu, for one reason only: neighbors shouldn't let things turn out like this.
Li Yuan was so angry he laughed.
Eye-opener.
These people have driven his bottom line down again and again!
"Tie Niu is right about one thing: they're all a bunch of troublemakers!"
"Very accurate!"
"Bullying the weak and fearing the strong!"
"Ah Yuan, are you alright?"
Wang Xiulan finally arrived.
She was puzzled when she heard Li Yuan's voice before, since her son was a martial artist and had been to a place like Xiaolingfang without any problems.
No one knows a son better than his mother, and she immediately guessed that Li Yuan was unwilling to reveal his strength.
So Li Jun arrived late only after he had settled in.
"I'm fine!"
Li Yuan shook his head.
"Report to the authorities! We must report to the authorities!" Madam He was so angry she could barely stand; her heart was truly broken.
I never expected that these people in Liushufang would be so morally ambiguous.
That's absolutely shameless!
It's one thing to talk about her behind her back.
"We'll see each other all the time?" How could she say something so disgusting?
Seeing her that time was like seeing a ghost!
Therefore, to avoid running into them, she could stay at the tofu shop until very late before returning home.
Meanwhile, Wang Xiulan, having been quietly informed by Li Yuan, understood the gist of the situation and was furious. "How could you do this? What has Qiu Yatou done to offend you?"
"Aunt Li, please don't worry about it."
He Qiu stopped her. She was already very touched that Wang Xiulan spoke up for her, but she couldn't let Wang Xiulan continue, otherwise she would have a hard time in Liushufang.
She doesn't care anymore.
For so many years, Willow Lane has not been a home for her; it was merely her final promise to her mother-in-law.
"I will personally report to the authorities tomorrow."
She nodded to Li Yuan and Wang Xiulan, then walked into the courtyard and closed the door.
"Mother, let's go back."
Li Yuan pulled Wang Xiulan toward home; he was too lazy to look at these people's ugly faces now.
After they left, Uncle Chen sighed deeply, "You really brought this upon yourself."
He pointed at Uncle Liu and shook his head helplessly before leaving.
As soon as he left, the onlookers began to disperse.
Soon only the Liu couple remained.
At this point, Aunt Liu finally panicked, "What are we going to do, husband?"
They've gotten used to bullying He Qiu Shi all along.
She thought that with so many people speaking up for her, she wouldn't report it to the authorities, but she never expected...
Theft is a serious crime. If Uncle Liu is convicted, his son will be conscripted into the army, and his family will be finished.
"Let's go back first!"
...
"Tell me, how can people be like this nowadays?"
"This is so unfair!"
"Qiu girl has had a hard life to begin with. It's one thing to bully her like that all the time, but now these people are even turning black into white."
Wang Xiulan was still furious when she got home.
"Mother, this is human nature!"
Li Yuan said calmly, "They've gotten used to bullying Sister Qiu, and over time they've taken it for granted, which is why they won't speak up for her."
"As for Aunt Liu, she probably thought the same thing, using everyone's words to pressure Sister Qiu into not reporting it to the authorities."
"But I didn't expect..."
I never expected this!
He hadn't expected He Qiu to be so decisive this time, which he admired.
That's how it should be!
"Qiu Yatou is so pitiful." Wang Xiulan felt heartbroken.
...
The next day.
When He Qiu opened the door, she saw the Liu family of three kneeling in front of it.
Xiao Liu cried and said, "Sister Qiu, please don't report this to the authorities, otherwise I'll lose my father. Please!"
Li Yuan watched this scene from a distance.
"That's utterly shameless."
"Using children to gain sympathy."
His bottom line was lowered again, but he didn't go over there. After all, this was He Qiu's business, not his own.
If it were his home, he would be an idiot if he hesitated even for a second.
really!
He Qiu hesitated, especially when she saw Xiao Liu crying with tears streaming down her face, and her resolve to report to the authorities wavered.
"He family girl, we really know we were wrong. Please, we'll apologize and compensate you. We beg you."
Aunt Liu cried and begged while kowtowing to He Qiu.
"Girl, Uncle Liu has wronged you. Please forgive me this time, I beg you. I'm a beast, I'm sorry to you, and I'm sorry to the dead Old He!"
Uncle Liu came on stage last, kowtowing and apologizing.
The family of three used three different methods in turn.
He Qiu closed her eyes tightly, her heart filled with inner turmoil.
One voice told her to let it go, but another voice told her she had to report it to the authorities.
at last!
She opened her eyes.
"Your family's affairs are none of my business!" she said coldly, and then left.
Li Yuan, watching from a distance, looked surprised. He had thought that Qiu Shi would soften her heart and let it go, but he hadn't expected...
"good!"
That's more like it!
There's nothing to worry about with this kind of person!
Even if they forgive me, I will absolutely not be grateful!
.....
Soon, the officials arrived.
After questioning him and confirming that it was theft, they took Uncle Liu away.
The sound of Aunt Liu and Xiao Liu crying remained.
at last.....
Her angry curses against He Qiushi echoed throughout the entire Willow Lane, the curses being as vehement as possible.
.....
"snort!"
Li Yuan snorted coldly in the main room, thinking that one should not have the slightest kindness towards such people.
Especially during years of famine, apart from their family, only Uncle Chen in the entire Liushufang still had some principles.
Wang Xiulan was also relieved, "Luckily, I didn't lend them any grain back then."
She had felt a little guilty before, but now... she's really glad she refused.