Zhang Dewu’s eyes were full of terror; he had no idea what had happened.
"Zhang Dewu, you’re nothing but a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Not only did you mess with the dog, but you also had your way with the old sow!"
"How do you expect this old sow to live with dignity from now on?" Xu Wendong was adding fuel to the fire from the side, a mischievous smile on his face.
He couldn’t just kill Zhang Dewu outright. After all, he was a teacher, not a rogue, and killing him would undoubtedly bring a lot of trouble.
That’s why he came up with this plan.
It was all to ruin Zhang Dewu’s reputation and get him expelled from Qingshan Village.
Zhang Dewu recalled what had happened before, and suddenly let out a piercing scream. He looked like a madman as he scrambled out of the pigsty, shouting, "No, it can’t be, it’s impossible, I didn’t mess with any dog, nor did I touch a pig!"
First, he screamed, then he laughed hysterically, his actions were so bizarre that the villagers frowned in disapproval.
Zheng Yun immediately called the police and then informed the village head about the situation, making it clear that Qingshan Village did not need a morally corrupt teacher like Zhang Dewu.
The deranged Zhang Dewu was taken away by the police, and by noon, the Education Bureau had called to say they would assign two new teachers to the village.
Perhaps fearing complaints from the villagers, they made sure to emphasize one thing: they would be women!
The villagers were delighted to hear this.
Zheng Yun and Su Li even discussed building a school, since the village now had enough funds to do so; it wouldn’t be difficult.
Not only that, but they also planned to build dormitories for the new teachers so that they could wholeheartedly focus on their teaching.
This idea was wholeheartedly embraced by Su Li, and they implemented it immediately.
Xu Wendong and Xiao Ruyan were cutting the weeds on the playground, both drenched in sweat, with dust and seeds from the weeds clinging to them, making them feel sticky and uncomfortable.
"I know a secluded spot by the river to the east, how about we go wash up?" Xu Wendong didn’t hide his desire for Xiao Ruyan.
"Are you sure we won’t be seen?" Xiao Ruyan wanted to be with Xu Wendong.
Although they had been intimate before, she still craved the joy that Xu Wendong brought her.
However, she felt a bit worried about going to the river.
"Don’t worry, no one will see us." Xu Wendong grinned and led Xiao Ruyan to the riverbank. Although autumn had arrived, the remnants of the autumn sun made the river water not too cold.
The location Xu Wendong mentioned was a kilometer downstream, where there was a bend, and the water was only a little over a meter deep, offering great seclusion, although getting there meant crossing a Thorn Forest.
He carried Xiao Ruyan through the Thorn Forest, using his True Qi to prevent her from getting scratched. Once they reached the soft sand beach, they shed their clothes and stepped into the warm bend.
"What are you staring at?"
Xiao Ruyan was scrubbing the dust off her body when she caught Xu Wendong’s intense gaze. Blushing, she turned away shyly like a bashful maiden, unable to meet his eyes.
Xu Wendong stepped forward, embracing her from behind, pressing against her. Savoring her unique scent, he whispered, "I want to devour you!"
A simple declaration shattered Xiao Ruyan’s remaining modesty, and she turned to kiss Xu Wendong passionately.
Though they stood in the river,
The spark between them couldn’t be contained.
It wasn’t long before the woman by his side started to sing a heavenly melody.
The once-calm river surface rippled with waves...
Their battlefield moved from the river to the beach, making the ground their bed, as the air was filled with the fragrance of love.
At that moment, their souls soared and merged once again.
Xiao Ruyan lay quietly on Xu Wendong’s arm, a look of contentment on her face, reliving the joy from earlier, feeling like she was young again.
With a hint of affection in her eyes, she softly said, "You must have had a lot of girlfriends, right?"
"No, I only have you." Xu Wendong flatly denied.
Though he had many women, this was something he absolutely couldn’t confess.
"I’m not some naive young girl. Do you really think I’d believe you?" Xiao Ruyan rolled her eyes, looking charmingly flirtatious.
Xu Wendong felt a bit guilty.
Indeed, his words might deceive Zheng Xiaomin or Chen Qiaomu,
But they’d never fool a mature woman far older than him.
"How do you know I’ve had many girlfriends?" Xu Wendong awkwardly asked.
Blushing, Xiao Ruyan replied, "It feels like you’re very skilled at this, knowing when to advance and retreat, making one feel exceptionally comfortable."
Xu Wendong cleared his throat, "Isn’t it possible that the reason I’m so skilled is because of my natural talent?"
Xiao Ruyan’s smile froze slightly, "Wendong, do you know why I like you?"
Xu Wendong shook his head.
Xiao Ruyan continued, "The reason I like you is that I enjoy the comfort I feel being with you, but this feeling could be destroyed by lies and playful banter."
"I don’t like glib-tongued people."
Xu Wendong was utterly embarrassed, not knowing what to do.
Xiao Ruyan added, "You don’t need to hide your romantic history, and I will never ask about it in the future. I just hope that when I’m bored, you can keep me company, be my emotional companion, and give me some sense of security."
"If one day you tire of me, or stop liking me, all you need to say is farewell, and I promise not to cling to you."
Her mood noticeably dipped.
Facing this relationship with a significant age gap, although she found joy as a woman, she remained filled with insecurity.
Even though they had just begun, some things were inevitable.
Xu Wendong hugged her tightly, whispering, "No matter what happens, my feelings for you will never change!"
"There is nothing in this world that can tear us apart, even if your beauty fades, my love for you will not diminish."
"Besides, I won’t allow my woman to grow old before my eyes."
His tone was calm, yet it carried an unwavering determination.
"Silly, no one can avoid growing old." Xiao Ruyan sighed softly, but her smiling face proved that Xu Wendong’s words had greatly pleased her.
Xu Wendong gazed at her affectionately, "Promise me, be my woman from now on, and I’ll make up for all the happiness you’ve missed in your life!"
"Come hell or high water, you belong to me!"
"I promise you, come hell or high water, nothing will ever tear us apart!" Xiao Ruyan nodded emotionally, her heart brimming with happiness.