Free Web NovelChapter 642: Chapter 642: Happiness Came Too Suddenly
The County Magistrate Liu came to inspect Qinghe Bay, often bringing Liu Yanhong along.
Plus, Liu Yanhong frequently visited Tong Huaqiong’s house. Once in Qinghe Bay, he would run around the village chasing dogs and chickens, which made most villagers aware he was the son of the County Magistrate.
Liu Yanhong’s face turned red with anger when Wu Na called him a wild child.
Yaozu, who came along with Liu Yanhong, said, "He’s not a wild child; his father is the County Magistrate Liu."
Wu Na felt a bit scared.
Xiao Long said coldly, "Even if your father is the village chief of Yan Guan Town, so what? How dare the daughter of a small village chief speak recklessly and threaten everyone to pay more grain tax. It seems your father often engages in such behavior; the additional tax collected must have been embezzled. It should be thoroughly investigated."
Liu Yanhong, prompted by Xiao Long, straightened his back and said, "That’s right. I’ll go back tomorrow and tell my father to investigate thoroughly."
Wu Na’s legs became weak.
She regretted offending the County Magistrate’s son.
Her father’s dealings were far from clean; if investigated, the family might be exiled.
Her dowry would surely vanish.
Anyway, how was she supposed to know that the wild child resembling a mud monkey was the son of the County Magistrate Liu.
It was that mean Tong Pandi who had angered her into losing her sense and speaking rashly.
Besides, it was Tong Huaqiong who attracted the County Magistrate’s son here.
Wu Na composed herself and forced a smile to Liu Yanhong, saying, "Mr. Liu, I was just joking earlier; please don’t take it seriously..."
Xiao Long added fuel to the fire, saying, "If your father is innocent, then there’s nothing to fear from an investigation."
Liu Yanhong continued to agree, "That’s right. I think it’s better to check; otherwise, wouldn’t your father’s innocence be tarnished by you."
After speaking, he didn’t look at Wu Na but waved to Tong Huaqiong and followed behind Xiao Long to find Man Er.
Wu Na regretted so much, she looked towards Tong Huaqiong hoping she’d speak on her behalf to the County Magistrate for the family.
After all, the same surname ’Gu’ is shared.
"Aunt..."
"Don’t call me. I’m busy."
Tong Huaqiong saw through Wu Na’s scheme, rolled her eyes, and thought seeking her would be futile.
What’s more, who told you to provoke Tong Pandi and threaten the villagers?
"Rui Nian’s family is quite the troublemaker, sabotaging her father gains her nothing."
"Aunt, don’t you remember, her family failed to deliver the promised dowry when she got married; maybe that’s why she harbors resentment toward her father and seizes this opportunity for revenge."
"It’s about pampering those in Black Dragon Pond; look at how she casually threatens others to pay more grain tax. Fortunately, Wu Ren isn’t Yan Guan Town’s village chief; otherwise, our days would be tough."
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The villagers gossiped loudly.
Wu Na’s face turned pale, listening.
She dared not stay at the opera stage anymore, regretting not having listened to Gu Ruinian and stayed home.
Wu Na staggered to push through the crowd and went home, planning to borrow a donkey cart from Rui Nian to return overnight to her maternal family at Black Dragon Pond to inform her father about the County Magistrate’s impending investigation and have him destroy the account books.
After Wu Na left, Tong Pandi didn’t sit on the vacated seat.
Mr. Su thought Tong Pandi was going to distance herself because of Wu Na’s comments, becoming anxious.
Tong Huaqiong patted Tong Pandi’s shoulder and said, "You sit down and watch the opera."
Tong Huaqiong knew her niece loved opera. Last year during the time at Pingchuan County, Tong Pandi would go to the opera troupe after finishing business at Jufu Supermarket.
Tong Pandi smiled at Tong Huaqiong but remained standing, meeting the ambiguous gazes from the villagers.
Wu Na’s words implying Mr. Su had feelings for her had really stirred things up in the melon field.
The women around were no fools; combining Wu Na’s words with the fact that Mr. Su treated Hua Er’s children like they were his own, living nearby seemed like a story unfolding.
After class, Mr. Su often went to the pig farm to help Tong Pandi feed the pigs.
Although everyone believed in Mr. Su’s character, thinking he wouldn’t seduce a virtuous woman, Tong Pandi was already divorced.
Could there really be unspeakable secrets between them?
After all, one unmarried and one divorced—over time, developing feelings was quite natural.
The villagers’ eyes grew warmer.
Tong Pandi took a deep breath and smiled toward the women, saying, "Originally, I wanted to enjoy the opera, but my former sister-in-law messed up my mood. From her attitude toward me, you can see how my days were at the Wu Family."
The people nodded.
Everyone knew Wu Na stirred up chaos at the Gu Family since she married Gu Ruinian.
Tong Pandi looked at Tong Huaqiong and told everyone, "Thanks to my aunt’s decision, I dared to divorce. I could successfully divorce thanks to Mr. Su. The Wu Family didn’t want to let me go, but Mr. Su reasoned with them and convinced the Wu Family, allowing me to escape the misery. My former sister-in-law harbors ill intentions, and she’s maligning Mr. Su and me with the past."
"If she hadn’t mentioned the past, only the current relationship between me and Mr. Su, I wouldn’t have hit her."
The crowd became intrigued, wondering what Tong Pandi meant.
What’s the current relationship with Mr. Su?
Tong Huaqiong and Mr. Su looked at Tong Pandi, puzzled by her words.
Tong Pandi glanced at her aunt and Mr. Su and continued, "Mr. Su is a righteous man... Mr. Su and I plan to host a feast for everyone soon. Originally, we thought of sending invitations in a few days. But I’ll share today, so Wu Na won’t further malign me and Mr. Su..."
Tong Pandi’s statement did not surprise Tong Huaqiong and Mrs. Hong.
This morning, Tong Pandi had already made her intentions clear to Tong Huaqiong and Mrs. Hong.
Publicly announcing it was unexpected for Tong Huaqiong and Mrs. Hong.
Tong Huaqiong and Mrs. Hong exchanged glances, understanding Tong Pandi wanted to protect Mr. Su from gossip.
Everyone, including Mr. Su, was astonished.
Especially Mr. Su, who recalled his confession during the lunar month when Tong Pandi rejected him again, and now suddenly she agreed in front of everyone.
Happiness came too suddenly, making Mr. Su a bit dizzy.
"This is great news; Pandi, I’ve advised you before to consider remarrying when you meet someone suitable. I think Mr. Su is very suitable," Liu Yueer’s mother, Mrs. Zhao, was the first to speak, unable to hide her joy.
Aunt Qin echoed, "Indeed, Mr. Su is six years older than Pandi; being older is better, understanding how to love and care."
Tong Huaqiong: "..."
Mr. Su: "..."
With Mrs. Zhao and Aunt Qin’s agreement, everyone joined in.
"Absolutely, absolutely."
"The two really match well; we’ll just wait to attend the wedding feast."
"Once Mr. Su is married, he stays in Qinghe Bay forever, and we won’t have to fear losing him. Let’s hope he teaches more like Gu Jingzhe."
Mr. Su is the children’s teacher; if he gets angry and leaves, Village Chief Liu would be furious.
Anyone with objections remained silent.
Two Gou’s grandmother, while spitting out melon seeds, said, "Mr. Su, hurry up and get married. Recently, a marriage proposal came for my grandson Two Gou but the girl was captivated by you during the match-making... When you’re married, you won’t block the bachelors’ good marriages here."
Mr. Su’s face darkened.
"Congratulations, a great event..."
Village Chief Liu heard commotion at the opera stage, hurried over, and immediately caught wind of the big news upon arrival.
He rubbed his hands in delight, thinking Mr. Su would now be permanently stationed at Qinghe Bay.
