But Xiaofeng has lost her memory, and there are many people and things in this county town that she has no recollection of at all. If she runs into one or two people with bad intentions, bad things could happen.
Guaizi told Xiaobao to stay at home and play while he went out for a while.
As soon as he stepped out, he saw Ershun at the doorway.
The two brothers had heard that Xiaofeng hadn’t returned and wanted to join Guaizi in searching for her.
"That auntie over there said Xiaofeng was taken away by a pretty woman. It looked like she was being pulled away, but as for where they went, she didn’t notice. Big brother, I think our sister-in-law must have been taken by someone, and something bad could happen."
The current Wu Yifan was no longer the skinny youth of the past. Now, his brows and eyes were sharp, and he possessed a maturity and steadiness beyond his years.
"Let’s go, we’ll search around here together."
"Last night I heard grandma talking, she said that Lin grandma mentioned Lin Jing had come back. Brother, do you think it’s possible that Lin Jing took her away?"
"We’ll go to her house right now," said Wu Yifan, his thick eyebrows furrowed.
Lin grandma’s house was now in a rented place. The house wasn’t too old and was fairly well-kept, but after a long time without seeing her, Lin grandma looked much older.
Lin Jing was at the door talking to Lin grandma. When she saw the visitors, Lin Jing’s face bloomed into a smile like a flower: "Aren’t these the Wu family’s eldest and second sons? What brings you two to our place? Don’t tell me the Wu family’s eldest son has come to fulfill our families’ marriage agreement from years ago." Had Wu Yifan not fallen ill, she and he would certainly be married by now.
Wu Yifan, upon hearing her words, flashed a set of white teeth: "Lin Jing, the one who didn’t want to marry me all those years ago was you, wasn’t it? How come, all of a sudden, you remember the marriage agreement we once had?"
He had fallen ill, and everyone had avoided him like the plague.
"I don’t think I have that fortune. If you’re not here about the marriage agreement, then I have no idea why you would come to my house at this time. I don’t recall us ever having any connection."
"Lin Jing, someone saw you taking Su Xiaofeng away just now. Where have you hidden her? Speak up," Wu Ershun, impatient as ever, didn’t have time to beat around the bush with Lin Jing and asked directly.
"Su Xiaofeng?" Lin Jing blinked upon hearing the name, feigning confusion: "I don’t know what you’re talking about. Didn’t they say she got married in the Imperial Capital? As soon as I got home, grandma started telling me about her, saying how lucky she was to have married into a wealthy family in the Imperial Capital and is now living the life of a young madam. If you’re looking for Su Xiaofeng, go to the Imperial Capital, not my home. I have nothing to say to her."
The Wu brothers are still protecting Su Xiaofeng just like before.
But now, this Su Xiaofeng, are you sure you can still like her as before?
"Lin Jing, don’t play dumb with us here. Where have you hidden Xiaofeng?" Wu Yifan looked at Lin Jing coldly: "I’m telling you, we’re in a society governed by law now, not doing whatever you please. If you dare do anything illegal to her, think about your own consequences first."
"You speak so strangely. I’ve told you already, I just got home and haven’t even had time to chat with grandma, let alone go and trouble Su Xiaofeng. If you’re really worried about her, instead of wasting your time here, you’d be better off reporting it to the police sooner; maybe you’ll find a clue. Besides, she’s so capable that King Yama would probably give her three points, so who could do anything to her?"
If you’re looking for someone, go search for them. Why waste your time in front of me?