The daily life of a space tycoon raising children, doting on his husband, and farming.

Chapter 113, read it yourself [Seeking votes]

"Husband," Shang Wan whispered in Lu Chengjing's ear, "Don't you think Gui's reaction is a little strange?"

The warm breath from her voice sprayed onto his sensitive ears, causing Lu Chengjing's ears to turn red. He coughed lightly, feeling uncomfortable, and analyzed in a low voice, "Judging from Old Madam Gao's attitude, it should have nothing to do with hitting anyone."

They all lived under the same roof, so if Gao Qi really hit his own mother, it was impossible for Old Lady Gao to be completely unaware.

"That's true." Shang Wan said, puzzled. "Then why was she panicking?"

Lu Chengjing had a guess in his mind, but he didn't want to say it out loud.

He said, "You'll know soon enough, my wife, please be patient."

Both sides had to wait, so Shang Wan went to check on the two children in the wooden shed first and found them asleep on the mats. She covered them with small blankets and told Xiao Hui to guard the door and not let anyone else in.

Fifteen minutes later, Gao Qi was still missing, and the results of the medical examination came out.

Gui's face was as pale as a ghost, the paleness even her injuries couldn't hide. She stood with her head down beside several aunts, and upon closer inspection, her body was still trembling uncontrollably.

Although old, Granny Gao had sharp eyes. She noticed that something was wrong with her daughter-in-law. Leaning on her cane, she took a few steps over, grabbed Gui's arm, and asked with concern, "Are you feeling unwell?"

Gui shook her head and remained silent.

Old Mrs. Gao's face immediately fell, and she sternly questioned the women, "She was perfectly fine when she left, how did she come back like this? What did you do to my daughter-in-law?"

The women's expressions were subtle. Aunt Yao snorted, "We're all women, what can we do to her?"

Her tone was somewhat sarcastic, which Old Lady Gao didn't notice, but Gui Shi trembled and lowered her head even further.

Village Chief Lin came over with several villagers and asked, "How is the situation?"

"You said."

"You said."

The women pushed each other, none of them wanting to be the one to take the lead.

Village Chief Lin frowned and simply called on someone, "The one from the Wu family, you speak."

Aunt Yao: "..."

All eyes were on her face. Aunt Yao glanced at Gui Shi. She really didn't want to be the bad guy. If she said it, Gui Shi would hate her to death.
"Say it quickly!"

"Are you really injured?"

"Say it!"

Pressed by everyone, Aunt Yao had no choice but to say tactfully, "I don't have any injuries from being beaten with sticks."

Upon hearing this, Gui's tense nerves relaxed, and she looked up at Aunt Yao with gratitude.

Aunt Yao: No, please don't thank me!

Grandma Gao found this statement strange. If there were no injuries, she could have simply said there were no injuries. Why emphasize that the injuries were “injuries caused by beatings with sticks”?
She looked at Aunt Yao and said, "Explain yourself clearly. Does my daughter-in-law have other injuries?"

Aunt Yao: ...Do you really want her to say it?

“Mother,” Gui called to her mother-in-law, “I’m fine.”

"I raised you, how could I not know? You look like something's wrong." Old Mrs. Gao sensed something was amiss and tightened her grip on Gui's arm.

Just as Madam Gui was about to speak, an aunt said, "Grandma, why don't you take a look for yourself? Once you see it, you'll understand everything."

Upon hearing this, Old Lady Gao became increasingly suspicious. She took Gui's hand, wanting to find a place to look around, but Shang Wan thoughtfully pointed to the makeshift bathing shed set up in the corner, "That can be used; just pull the door over there."

Old Lady Gao immediately pulled Gui over. Gui didn't dare to resist, her legs were so weak that she almost fell several times, and she was practically dragged inside.

Shortly after, a furious curse came from the bathhouse, followed by Gui's scream.

Shang Wan heard the dull thud of the cane striking her body.

Oh my, the old lady has quite a temper. She was so kind to her daughter-in-law just a moment ago, but now she's hitting her without warning.

Grandma Gao not only hit him, but also cursed him, her voice full of energy, not at all like an elderly woman.

"I'll beat you to death, you harlot!" "My son is dead, but I'm still standing!"

"You'll get what you deserve for cheating! You'll get what you deserve for cheating! I'll beat you to death, you shameless bastard!"

The rest of the insults were too vile to recount, but they included all sorts of filthy and offensive language. I imagine the old lady was so angry that she forgot there were a bunch of people listening outside.

Shang Wan shook her head and reached out to cover Lu Chengjing's ears.

Lu Chengjing looked up in confusion, "Wife?"

He's not Yuanyuan.

"Listen to less of this stuff," Shang Wan said emphatically. "They say listening to too much of this stuff will make you ugly."

Lu Chengjing: "..."

My wife really only likes his face T^T.

The bathroom door was slammed open, and Gui Shi ran out, her hair disheveled and clothes in disarray. Old Mrs. Gao chased after her, brandishing her cane and yelling, "Tell me, who is the adulterer? If you don't tell me, I'll beat you to death, you heartless bastard!"

Gui just sobbed and hid behind Aunt Yao in a panic.

Old Mrs. Gao was so angry that she was panting heavily, and she kept cursing, "I treated you like my own daughter, and you actually cheated on me with another man! Are you trying to bring trouble to the Gao family's ancestral graves?!"

The villagers were afraid that the old woman would collapse from anger and die, so they quickly stepped forward to stop her. Shi Tou kindly offered a wooden stool so that the old woman could sit and curse.

An aunt gently comforted Old Lady Gao, "Calm down! Your health is the most important thing. You'd be heartbroken if you really hurt her, wouldn't you?"

"Pah! You shameless woman!" Old Mrs. Gao spat forcefully, her face flushed red.

She wanted to beat that slut who cheated on her son to death!

Aunt Yao quickly pulled Gui away, secretly cursing her bad luck that Gui had to hide behind her of all places.

Having watched the drama unfold, Shang Wan turned to call out to Village Chief Lin, "Village Chief, this can't go on like this! You must come and set things right!"

Don't you love upholding justice? Here comes the job, get to it!

Village Chief Lin, who was trying to minimize his presence: "..."

You only think of him when you're in trouble, right?

Getting involved in these kinds of household chores is the most dangerous thing.

Old Lady Gao said angrily, "Village chief, quickly drown this unfaithful harlot and her lover in a pig cage!"

Village Chief Lin frowned, looking troubled.

Xiao Huan, always eager for drama, reminded him, "Village Chief, we haven't found out who the adulterer is yet."

"Yes, who is the adulterer?"

"If you really like each other, why not just marry her?"

"If Gao Qi knew about this, he would definitely chop that adulterer to pieces!"

Shang Wan thought to herself, "I'm afraid Eunuch Gao doesn't have that ability. I don't even know if he's awake yet."

"Gui, come out here," Village Chief Lin asked with a stern face. "Confess honestly, who is your lover?"

How could Gui dare to come out?

She clutched Aunt Yao's clothes tightly, her head bowed, her lips pressed tightly together.

"You've been widowed for many years, so it's understandable that you want to remarry. You should discuss it with your mother-in-law properly. Why go so far as to commit adultery?"

Village Chief Lin used both soft and hard tactics, saying, "If you tell me the truth now, we'll resolve this in our village. Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless and sending you to the city to be paraded through the streets as a public spectacle."

Upon hearing the words "paraded through the streets in public," Gui almost lost her balance, her vision blurred, and she fainted from fright.

Old Mrs. Gao looked at Gui Shi with no trace of pity left. She slammed her cane heavily on the ground and shouted, "Get some cold water to wake her up!"

(End of this chapter)