When Fang Xiao Juan heard this words, it felt like falling into an ice cellar: "You... what do you mean? Do you want me to help Deputy Director Liang clean the house?"
A strange smile appeared on the corner of Meng Hong Guang's mouth and said, "Xiao Juan, we're all adult, why do you pretend to be so innocent?"
Counting him, she had had three men in total. And these included the ones he knew. Who knew if she had slept with other men in private?
Fang Xiao Juan's face flashed red and white. Trembling with anger, she responded: "Surnamed Meng, is that why you tried everything to deceive me to come here?"
What gratitude? What unrequited love? Those were all farts!
No wonder she had been here for so long and he never mentioned marriage. It was for this!
She thought Meng Hong Guang would definitely be angry. Instead, he had a soft expression, put his hand on her shoulder, and hugged her. Fang Xiao Juan twisted a few times but couldn't get away. She could only let him hug her.
Meng Hong Guang lowered his head and pecked her on the mouth: "Xiao Juan, what I said before is sincere. I really want to marry you and want you to live a good life! Outsiders assume I live a top-notch life, but who truly understand the struggle I go through in the bureau. I have no connections and no family background. I may be squeezed out anytime and anywhere. If I want to stay or even go further, I can only hold on to Deputy Director Liang's thigh. Do you understand?"
Fang Xiao Juan felt his tenderness and the fury in her heart dissipated a lot.
Still, she remained unwilling: "Then you can use other methods. We can give gifts to Deputy Director Liang. Or if he has other requirements, we will find a way to satisfy him! Hong Guang, I am your woman. If I really do that, will you still want me?"
Men can have three wives and four concubines, but they require women to be clean and tidy. If she really slept with Deputy Director Liang, he would definitely kick her away when she is no longer useful!
A hint of annoyance flashed passed Meng Hong Guang's eyes. However, his face still showed affection: "Xiao Juan, why would you think that? Haven't you felt how much I love you during this time? The amount of fingers in one hand can't count how many people want to beg Deputy Director Liang. Also, with what I have, do you think I can gift Deputy Director Liang anything?"
Fang Xiao Juan bit her lip and was silent for a while.
It was only after she came to Hu City that she realized Meng Hong Guang wasn't as rich and powerful as she thought.
Meng Family currently lived in the family apartment. A property of 30 square meters, which was divided into two rooms. There were five people including her and Xiao Qiao. It was very crowded.
More importantly, this family apartment didn't belong to Meng Hong Guang. If one day he stop working for the Urban Development Bureau, the property will be taken back.
Meng Hong Guang saw Fang Xiao Juan's resolve budge and continued: "Xiao Juan, only you can help me. Someone will retire from the position of administration deputy director in the second half of the year. Deputy Director Liang promised me just now that as long as you serve him well, he will recommend me. Once I'm promoted, I'll be a real official!"
He was just a secretary now. To put it bluntly, he did the odd jobs. He may be fired anytime. Besides, being a secretary had little oil and more water. He can't make his own decisions either. He wasn't willing to be a 'slave' all his life!
Fang Xiao Juan thought of Deputy Director Liang's seven or eight months-sized belly and his oily pig-headed face. She felt sick for a while. But if she didn't agree, she was afraid that Meng Hong Guang would drive her away tomorrow.
She can't go back to the production team!
If she goes back like this, she will definitely become a laughing stock. Qiao Family will look down on her because of this. She will stay in Hu City no matter what!
Meng Hong Guang gave the last dose of strong medicine, "Xiao Jan, as long as you accompany Deputy Director Liang tonight, we will go to register for marriage tomorrow!"
Fang Xiao Juan's eyes lit up: "You're not lying to me?"
Meng Hong Guang stretched out his hand and pinched her face. He grinningly responded, "I can lie to anyone but not to you, my darling sweetheart!"
Fang Xiao Juan patted his hand away and said, "But...but if I really do that, you won't mind?"
Meng Hong Guang stated with a serious face: "Little fool, if I mind, why would I let you come over? Isn't that the logic? Besides, you're making sacrifice for me. My heart is currently so moved. How could I possibly dislike you?"
Fang Xiao Juan pondered and found it was logical. She had married two men before. If Meng Hong Guang mind, he wouldn't treated her well in the first place. In the past half month, he spent more than 100 yuan on herself!
Someone in later generations said to see if a man is sincere to you, see if he's willing to spend money on you. It wasn't just listening to the other party's sweet words.
Meng Hong Guang was willing to spend money on her. At least he had her in his heart!
Fang Xiao Juan struggled a bit before reluctantly nod, "Then we agreed in advance. It's just one night!"
Meng Hong Guang's eyes lit up. Beaming, he replied: "Don't worry. It's just one night. You go in now. Deputy Director Liang is waiting for you inside. I'll come and pick you up tomorrow!"
Fang Xiao Juan felt a little uneasy. She grabbed his departing hand and said, "Can't you just stay and wait for me here?"
Meng Hong Guang rubbed her head and reassured: "If neither of us go back, then our mom will go to the police. Besides, although I don't mind, I'm still a man. If I hear anything, do you think I can really be indifferent?"
Fang Xiao Juan witnessed once again how he cared about her. She felt as if she had eaten honey. So she let go of his hand and urged, "Then remember to pick me up tomorrow!"
As long as tonight is over, she can become Mrs. Meng tomorrow!
But soon, Fang Xiao Juan regretted until her bowels were green!
As soon as she walked into the room, she was picked up by Deputy Director Liang and slammed onto the bed. Although the bed was covered with a quilt, she still gasped in pain.
Before she could speak, her clothes were torn!
That was right. Not taken off, but torn apart!
Deputy Director Liang hadn't reached fifty years old yet. Still, his figure was tall and fat. His strength was like that of an ox!
The more perverted behavior was following this. She saw him drag a suitcase from the bottom of the bed. From inside, he took out hemp ropes to tie her hands and feet.
Fang Xiao Juan's heart was beating wildly. Her face turned pale with fright, "Deputy Director, what, what are you doing? Can you let go of my hands and feet?"
SLAP!
Deputy Director Liang slapped her in the face without warning. Then a cotton ball was used to gag her mouth.
Fang Xiao Juan shook her head and let out a muffled cry. Her eyes widened as if she had seen a ghost.
No matter how scared she was, it was too late for her to regret it at this moment.
The next day, Deputy Director Liang got up in good spirits and went to work. Before going out, he opened the cabinet, took out two large bundles of tenner and threw them at Fang Xiao Juan. Smilingly, he remarked, "You did wonderfully. I'll call you next time!"
Fang Xiao Juan shivered uncontrollably when she heard this.
Deputy Director Liang took in her terrified expression and jollily shouted: "Quite interesting."
Only when the door outside was heard closing, Fang Xiao Juan sat up from under the quilt.
Her movement pulled the wound under her body; causing her to gasp in pain.
This pervert not only tied her hands and feet and beat her with whips last night, but also... used various unspeakable tools on her body!
Pervert! Perverted psycho!
Fang Xiao Juan was burning with fury. Why should she suffer such a crime, while Lin Hui was cherished in the hands of Qiao Zhen Jun?
Recalling the last time she met Lin Hui and how she was being carefully supported by Qiao Zhen Jun, she couldn't help but sizzle.
If Lin Hui hadn't married Qiao Zhen Jun, Qiao Zhen Jun would definitely remarry her. Then she wouldn't come over with Meng Hong Guang. So it was all Lin Hui's fault!
B*tch! Since she couldn't fair well, she won't make it easier for Lin Hui either!
Fang Xiao Juan lowered her head. She took the two bundles of tenner on the bed and counted. There were actually two hundred and fifty yuan!
She grasped the money and laughed.
Meng Hong Guang didn't come to pick her up until noon. He acted very thoughtfully toward her. It made Fang Xiao Juan feel a lot better.
After nursing the injury for a day, Meng Hong Guang fulfilled his promise. He deliberately asked for leave for two hours the next day and brought Fang Xiao Juan over to get the certificate.
With the marriage certificate in hand, Fang Xiao Juan didn't have her initial excitement and joy.
After Meng Hong Guang went back to work, Fang Xiao Juan didn't go back to Meng's house immediately. Instead, she turned her head and walked toward the post office.
...
As the weather got hotter, the situation in the county suddenly became tense.
It was unknown whether it was because of Qiu Xin Yong's incident and gave the county leaders a wake-up call. After a multi-party meeting, the county decided to rectify their standard!
The correction didn't only apply to officials, but also the ordinary people. The first thing that bears the brunt was the current relationship between men and women.
If a man and a woman were seen talking and laughing in the public, they will be detained for questioning. If they were a husband and wife, it would be fine. If not, lock up!
If one dare to hold hands in the street and corrupt the atmosphere, it will be even worse. They will be directly arrested and paraded on the street!
With this correction, everyone was on high alert. Young men and women must walk more than an arm away. If not, they will be questioned in nine out of ten cases.
This was the situation in the county and in the town. As for the production team, it was catching those young men and women who were secretly dating and also remained unmarried.
Production team leader Wang Shui Sheng went to the community to partake a meeting and came back. He immediately rang the gong and gathered all the community members for a meeting.
Wang Shui Sheng stood on the stage and bellowed out: "The atmosphere is getting worse and worse right now. The leaders in the county have recently issued a document to get the major production teams rectify this! The leader said, those who aren't dating for the purpose of marriage are committing hooliganism. So unmarried young people, if you have interest, you should set a banquet or obtain a certificate!"
When everyone heard this, they immediately went into a flurry of discussion.
While Da Zhi, who was standing in the educated youth group, her face is very pale and ugly.
At the beginning, she set her eyes on Qiao Zhen Guo. Who knew that the other party was a wooden block. No, a wooden block would be more tactful than him!
Later, she fell in love with Wang Yan Sheng. This time, it wasn't purely out of taking advantage of the other party. She wanted to marry him. Unfortunately, he didn't even give her a single gaze!
What was even more irritating was that the other party got engaged to a broken shoe later. It made her so angry that she almost vomited blood!
After that, she still wanted to find other men in the production team to help her with her work. Sadly, everyone thought she was had been r*ped by others. When they saw her, they looked at her with meaningful gazes. It irked her every time!
With no other choice, she had to accept the help of favus-riddled Gou Sheng. Although he was ugly and useless, he was better than nothing as he was young and strong.
During this period of time, she only needed to go to the field and pass the time every day. The heavy work was left to Gou Sheng to do. If they enter this catching phrase now, it meant that she will have to do the work by herself!
Thinking of this, she was in a turmoil for a while. But if she was to marry the dog because of this, it would be absolutely impossible!
Who knew that after the meeting, she was immediately reported!
In less than half a day, she was called by Wang Shui Sheng to the office for a talk.
Wang Shui Sheng told her that there were a good few report letter about her and Gou Sheng dating. He asked her what she was going to do?
Vexed, Da Zhi gritted her teeth and insisted that she was being falsely accused. She and Gou Sheng weren't dating at all. They were innocent.
When Wang Shui Sheng heard her explanation, he couldn't help but want to roll his eyes. Even if he didn't have these report letters, he would have to interview the two of them, because he had seen Gou Sheng help her several times!
Was taking advantage of people every day called innocent?
No matter how aggrieved she was, Wang Shui Sheng straightforwardly told her the higher-up's countermeasures: "You can either get married, or you can get arrested and be paraded on the streets. After the parade, you will be sent the farms to for reform!"
Because a corrupt person like Qiu Xin Yong appeared in the town, the leaders of the county town were named and criticized by the leaders of the provincial capital. So the leaders of the county town were on fire even when it wasn't new officials taking post period.
These production team leader were the lowest ranked 'officials'. They will do what the higher up told them to do. If anyone disobey, then arrest them all!
Da Zhi trembled with fury. Her face flushed red: "Captain...I, I was really fals..."
Wang Shui Sheng waved his hand and interrupted her, "I've said everything I need to say. I'll give you a day to think about it. If you don't want to get married, then I'll register you two's names!"
Da Zhi wailed out in anger.
In the end, in order not to be paraded on the streets and not to go to the farm, Da Zhi was forced to agree to 'marry' Gou Sheng.
Gou Sheng was a bachelor for twenty-six years. He finally had a wife. He was so happy that he was laughing in his dreams. All day, his mouth was curved up. It made him look even more foolish and ugly.
Gou Sheng's family was poor. It was impossible to treat guests with wedding wine. Da Zhi wasn't willing to go to the town with him to get a certificate. So under the 'witness' of the production team cadres, Da Zhi packed up and went to live in the dilapidated house of Gou Sheng. The two were considered married.
In addition to the pair of Da Zhi and Gou Zuo, there were also four or five pairs of educated youth who also got married. There were also educated youths who got together with the villagers. Not many, only one man and one woman.
The weather was blazing hot. The branches outside were motionless. Not a breeze of wind at all. The cicadas on the branches were annoying.
It hadn't rained for almost a month. If it went on like this, the crops in the fields will die of thirst!
Wang Shui Sheng organized villagers to fetch water from the river every day to irrigate the fields. But with so many fields to be irrigated, the villagers were so tired that they almost collapsed.
Da Qiao came out from the stove room with a bowl of sweet potato ball sweet soup and put it in front of her mom, "Mom, the sweet soup is ready. It's a bit hot. Wait for it to cool before eating."
Lin Hui crookedly leaned on the kang. Her cheeks flushed from the heat: "Da Qiao is too good. It's really thanks to your care that Mom has been able to live so well these days!"
Her belly was already nine months. Many people said twins will be born early. But there hadn't been any movement yet.
She was exhausted from carrying such a big belly in this hot weather every day. Thankfully, Da Qiao took care of her.
She was either cooking her delicious food, or massaging her swollen legs, or telling stories and sing to the younger siblings in the stomach. This child was so well-behaved and sensible that it made people's heart ached.
Da Qiao smiled so much her eyes curved into crescent. She sweetly spoke, "You are my mom. I love to take care of you!"
Hearing this, Lin Hui's heart melted: "Good child, Mom is fine here. You can go out and play."
Just as Da Qiao was about to shake her head, she heard her elder cousin brother calling her from outside. Lin Hui ushered her to go.
Although her belly was big, it wasn't to the point where others needed to watch her every steps. What's more, she was in good health.
Seeing her mom's good complexion, Da Qiao hesitated for a while before nodding and ran out.
An Ping came over and asked Da Qiao to help her fry some cicadas. Although his eldest sister could make it, he always felt that the taste wasn't as good as Da Qiao's.
Da Qiao naturally didn't refuse such a simple request. She let her mom know and went to the old house.
As soon as Da Qiao left, a figure flashed by in the small courtyard and hollered inside: "Your family's Dong Lin broke his leg halfway up the mountain. Quickly go and have a look!"
Shortly Pi Pi wildly barked.
Lin Hui was so frightened that the old porcelain bowl in her hand almost fell to the ground. She went out with a pale face and found no one.
Her heart was beating wildly as her brows furrowed.
Because Da Qiao wanted to take care of her, little Dong Lin and little Yi Ming were both taken to the old house recently and wouldn't come back until evening.
Logically speaking, Qiao Family's children would take good care of them. But both of them were at naughty and playful age. She was afraid that he would sneak out to play and fall.
People would use this kind of thing as a joke.
Thinking of this, she supported her waist and hurried towards the mountain's middle.
After climbing halfway up the mountain, she heard the cry of a child in the grass. She became even more anxious. She stepped up her pace. Just as she called out 'Dong Lin', something knocked on the back of her head.
Her vision darkened and she fainted.
...
Da Qiao's heart was still worried about her mom. She hurried back after cooking the cicadas. When she returned to the small house, she found that her mom wasn't there.
She searched every room, but found no one. Immediately, she went to search the surroundings. Still came up empty-handed.
She thought that her mom might have gone to Lin's house. So she ran to Lin's house. Halfway, she was stopped by Huo Chi.
Huo Chi noticed that her cheeks were flushed and head covered with sweat. He asked, "What happened?"
Da Qiao took a deep breath and replied, "My mom isn't at home. I'm going to Lin's house to see if she's there."
Huo Chi thought for a moment and said, "I'll go with you."
Da Qiao nodded.
The two came to Lin's house but were told that her mom had never been there.
Then Da Qiao panicked: "Mom isn't at home. She didn't go to the old house. Nor did she come here. Where could she go?"
Huo Chi comforted her, "Maybe went to the field to deliver water to Granny Qiao and Grandpa Qiao?"
Da Qiao's eyes lit up: "Brother Huochi, you are right, I'll go take a look now!"
Although Qiao Xiu Zhi told Lin Hui not to deliver water, Lin Hui felt guilt-stricken. She wasn't earning work points or doing housework. Worried about people's idle remarks, she would occasionally deliver water.
This time Da Qiao was destined to be disappointed. Her mom hadn't sent water at all.
Qiao Xiu Zhi saw her soaked in sweat, wiped her face with the face towel hanging around her own neck and spoke, "What happened? Why did you come here?"
Da Qiao anxiously spoke, "Grandmother, did my mom come to deliver water?"
Qiao Xiu Zhi froze and shook her head, "No. Isn't your mom at home?"
Da Qiao was about to cry: "No! I've searched everywhere. She's missing!"
Qiao Xiu Zhi's heart dropped, "Good child. Don't be anxious. We'll go home and check where your mom may be? Maybe she's already home."
When Qiao Family heard that Lin Hui was missing, they asked for leave to search for her.
They searched everywhere they could and not a shadow of her could be found.
Qiao Xiu Zhi realized that something was amiss. She immediately reported the matter to Wang Shui Sheng.
Qiao Family was Wang Family's in-laws. What's more, Lin Hui was still pregnant. If something goes wrong, it will be one corpse and three lives!
Wang Shui Sheng couldn't help trembling when he thought of this.
He immediately called over a dozen villagers. Plus more than a dozen people from Qiao Family and Lin Family, they went to look for her together.
But after searching for a long time, Lin Hui seemed to have evaporated from the world. She was nowhere to be seen.
Everyone truly realized something was wrong!
Qiao Family and Lin Family's mind became even more chaotic.
...
Lin Hui didn't know how long she had been unconscious. When she woke up, she found herself in a cave.
She was stunned for a long time before she remembered that she had been knocked on the back of her head before fainting.
She reached out and touched it. The back of her head was painful and the blood had dried.
Who did it?
Where was this place?
Why would the other party do this?
Lin Hui pondered about it for a while. However, her brain hurt too much. The most important thing now was to leave this ghost place. She simply gave up up thinking and stood up slowly with the help of the cave wall.
However, her feet only took a step, when footsteps sounded from outside.
Thump, thump, thump!
The sound seem as if knocked her heart. Lin Hui was so nervous that her whole heart was about to jump out.
She wanted to bend down to pick up a stone to use as a weapon. However, her stomach was too big. It was very difficult to squat down. What's more, the pain in the back of her head was really bad. At any large movement, her vision went black for a while.
At this time, a figure appeared at the black entrance of the cave.
With the light behind to the other's back, Lin Hui couldn't see him clearly at first. She only felt that his figure was a little familiar. Soon, she knew who this person was.
"Oh, I didn't expect you to have a great fate. You woke up so quickly. What? Are you trying to escape?" The man smirked.
It was Fang Xiao Juan's elder brother, Fang Fu Gui!
Lin Hui felt oppressed. Cautiously staring at him, she spoke, "Fang Fu Gui, why did you bring me here?"
Fang Fu Gui walked in and jollily said: "Lin Hui, Lin Hui. If you had obediently married me back then, you would had been fine now!"
Lin Hui sneered: "If I had marry you, I estimate that my bones would have been turned to ashes! Just like your dead wife!"
Like a cat whose tail was stepped on, Fang Fu Gui instantly explode. He came over and slapped her.
Lin Hui was slapped two steps back and slammed into the cave wall behind her. If she hadn't supported herself with the cave wall in time, she would have fallen to the ground!
It was only then that Lin Hui realized that the person standing in front of her wasn't a human at all. He was a devil. A scum. At this time, she mustn't confront him head-on!
Fang Fu Gui grinned, "Go on, talk! Isn't your mouth very powerful? Why aren't you speaking now?"
Lin Hui suppressed her anger and disgust and slowly uttered, "Fang Fu Gui, I have no grievances with you. As long as you let me go, I promise that after I go out, I will never report you!"
Fang Fu Gui laughed: "You think I'm a fool? If I let you out, can I still live?"
Even if Lin Hui really keeps her promise not to report it, will Qiao Family and Lin Family let him go? Impossible!
There was no turning back after the arrow was fired. So he must follow this through. Lin Hui was destined to die here!
His eyes fell on her bulging belly. He felt it was a little unlucky in his heart. If it wasn't for her pregnancy, he would definitely have a good time before she died. He could only drop it now.
Lin Hui saw him stare at her belly and instantly became vigilant. She covered her stomach with both hands and wanted to step back. But there was no path behind her.
Fang Fu Gui walked to the entrance of the cave, picked up the wooden stick that was thrown there before, and quickly walked back. Looking at Lin Hui, he stated, "If you want to blame, blame my younger sister, Fang Xiao Juan. It is her who made me kill you. Later, when you're a ghost, go find her!"
After he finished speaking, the wooden stick in his hand was lifted up before hitting Lin Hui on the head again!
Lin Hui screamed and fell to the ground.
Seeing Lin Hui lying on the pool of blood, Fang Fu Gui threw the stick to the ground, turned around, and walked away.
This place was quite secretive. When someone finds it, she will be already dead.
After he left, Lin Hui painfully and slowly opened her eyes.
Her belly hurt so much. It seems the babies were about to come out!
Just don't know if the two babies will be affected.
Lin Hui laid in the pool of blood and numbingly thought.
The pain in her belly kept coming. For fear that she would attract Fang Fu Gui back, she bit her lip to not make any sound,
With a sudden slide from her lower body, a baby came out!
She struggled to sit up. She picked up the baby and examined it. She cried.