Having too many women had already become a burden for Zhang Xiaoshan.
Yu Xiuxiu was already deliberately keeping her distance from Zhang Xiaoshan, and if Yu Xiuxiu knew that Zhang Xiaoshan and Luo Meili had already slept together, then...
Thinking of this, Zhang Xiaoshan immediately shook his head, pretending to be confused and wronged as he spoke.
"Sister-in-law, what are you talking about? She and I have no familial ties, nor any reason to report to each other. You are my true sister-in-law."
Yu Xiuxiu continued with a light snort, addressing Zhang Xiaoshan.
"Since you’re not relatives, then why did you take her side and even get yourself locked up in the Security Bureau?"
"I heard that you even offended the head of the Security Bureau for her?"
Indeed, good deeds don’t leave home, but bad news spreads far and wide.
The villagers had already started gossiping, and it had reached the ears of Yu Xiuxiu.
Indeed, Zhang Xiaoshan had been overly concerned with Luo Meili’s affairs lately, and people in the village must have begun to notice something.
After all, a bachelor and a tempting, beautiful widow—it’d be odd if others didn’t suspect something was going on.
Zhang Xiaoshan knew that if he didn’t find a proper explanation for Yu Xiuxiu today, he would likely upset her.
Suddenly, an idea struck him,
and he immediately spoke to Yu Xiuxiu.
"Sister-in-law, it’s just the villagers talking nonsense. My relationship with Luo Meili is purely platonic. The reason I helped her is that she has agreed to go into business with me. Helping her is just like helping myself."
"Going into business with her?"
Yu Xiuxiu listened to this, looking at Zhang Xiaoshan with skepticism and curiosity.
Zhang Xiaoshan nodded repeatedly, speaking earnestly.
"Yes, I want to earn some more money, and Luo Meili needs someone to help her. Since she’s a woman, it’s inconvenient for her to show up in many matters. I’m also doing this for you, to ensure you live a better life."
Looking at Zhang Xiaoshan’s sincere eyes, Yu Xiuxiu believed him.
She sighed and said with some guilt,
"It’s all my fault for burdening you. If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t be under so much pressure, nor would people be pointing fingers at you."
On hearing this, Zhang Xiaoshan breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that he had bluffed his way through, but the first lie had been told, and now countless more would be needed to sustain it.
He thought about going to speak with Luo Meili. Maybe the two of them could indeed partner up. That way, they could earn money and interact with each other openly and honestly.
"Sister-in-law, how can you say such a thing? When I was in school, you worked so hard to help me put together my tuition fees. This is what I ought to do. I’m hungry, let’s head home."
Yu Xiuxiu cooked noodles for Zhang Xiaoshan and added two eggs to the bowl.
After eating, Zhang Xiaoshan rummaged through his room and found two bottles of Wuliangye and a packet of Zhonghua cigarettes.
These were initially meant for his and Wu Xiaoru’s wedding banquet, but now he got to save them.
"Sister-in-law, I’m going over to Wu Damming’s place, I’ll stay in the infirmary tonight and won’t be back. If you need anything, just come find me in the infirmary."
"What are you going to do with that old rascal Wu Damming?" Yu Xiuxiu asked, puzzled.
Zhang Xiaoshan sighed, explaining,
"I know Wu Damming isn’t a good guy, but after all, he is the clan leader. First, I broke off the engagement with Wu Xiaoru, and this time I even had Wu Yong thrown into jail. If I don’t go and say a few good words to him, the old man might seek revenge on us." Chapters fırst released on 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵※𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮※𝓷𝓮𝓽
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiuxiu immediately nodded in agreement,
"That’s true, the Wu family is quite influential in White Dragon Village. Go quickly."
Zhang Xiaoshan nodded and set out with his belongings.
Soon, he arrived at the doorstep of Wu Damming’s house,
He knocked hard on Wu Damming’s door, and his mind involuntarily flashed back to the intimate encounter he had had with Wu Damming’s wife, Jia Lanhua, the last time he was here. Thinking of it now, it was quite thrilling indeed.
He hoped that Jia Lanhua would open the door for him, providing another special thrilling experience.
But, fate wasn’t on his side.
The door opened, and the first thing to appear was an old smoker’s pipe, followed by a wrinkled, dry face.
"Oh, Doctor Zhang, what brings such a big shot to my humble home? If there’s anything you need, just call and I’ll come to you," Wu Damming said upon seeing his visitor, instantly putting on airs and speaking with a sardonic tone.
Clearly, he was irritated with Zhang Xiaoshan and deliberately tried to intimidate him.