Chapter 282 - 283
Liu Haihua had no respect for Ge Lai in her heart. How could she possibly fall in love with someone she looked down upon, someone she did not respect?
Wang Xueyong was different. He had power and influence, and he carried himself with style. After a few encounters, Wang Xueyong was kind and gentlemanly, with a warm smile that made Liu Haihua’s heart flutter. She started to believe that Wang Xueyong had taken a liking to her.
Therefore, Liu Haihua despised Ge Lai even more and was even less willing to marry him.
So when Liu Haiguo and Wang Xueyong slandered Ge Lai, Liu Haihua was so adamant, so merciless and cold-hearted, and quick to assist in ruining Ge Lai.
Now that Ge Lai had disappeared, Liu Haihua’s heart was entirely set on Wang Xueyong. The son she had with Ge Lai was now like a beggar with no one to care for him.
Everyone despised Ge Lai’s son for having a bad seed as a father. No one would play with him, and they even hit him.
At The Lius, Liu Haiguo would take care of him occasionally; after all, he was his own grandson. Mrs. Liu couldn’t stand it either, but Feng Ying had given her a grandson, so Mrs. Liu couldn’t be bothered about her step-grandson.
While Liu Haihua was preparing to leave, Wang Xueyong returned on the other side. Xia Xiao also breathed a sigh of relief, thankful that he came from another direction, otherwise their movements might have been exposed.
"Mr. Xueyong, it turns out you weren’t at home," Liu Haihua’s voice brightened.
"What are you doing, Comrade Haihua?" Wang Xueyong asked.
"I came looking for you. Your sister said you were out, so I was about to head back. I didn’t expect to meet you here."
Liu Haihua was smiling like a flower, a pity it was more like a wilted willow. Xia Xiao looked at Liu Haihua’s cheap grin and felt disgusted.
"Oh, I happen to be busy," said Wang Xueyong.
"Then let’s talk inside," Liu Haihua suggested to Wang Xueyong.
Wang Xueyong shook his head with an apologetic face, "Comrade Haihua, my sister is at home, and she’s been in a bad mood lately. Let’s just talk here since it’s all above board and not something that can’t be seen in public. Just say what you need to say."
Liu Haihua looked at Wang Xueyong, "It’s about Ge Lai’s matter. You know I don’t think much of him either, but before my father died, he insisted, and so I married him. Now he’s turned his luck upside down, he’s a counterrevolutionary, and he’s evaded our capture. I don’t think he’s left the county, and I fear he might come back to get revenge on me and my brother. I was hoping you, Comrade Xueyong, could help us find Ge Lai to protect the safety of the people at Red Star Production Team."
This speech sounded so noble, Xia Xiao couldn’t help but want to scoff coldly.
"Don’t worry, he wouldn’t dare come back, and he’s already on our wanted list. He can’t escape," reassured Wang Xueyong.
"Comrade Xueyong, you don’t know, that Ge Lai has a good brother, Gao Jiaxing from Guangming Production Team. Now Gao Jiaxing is in the military, and he’s a platoon leader. If he shelters Ge Lai, we’re even less likely to find him," Liu Haihua explained.
Upon hearing this, Xia Xiao was so angry she trembled all over, wishing she could throw a brick at Liu Haihua for her treacherous stab at Gao Jiaxing.
"Gao Jiaxing?" Wang Xueyong exclaimed in surprise.
The door to The Wangs’ house suddenly opened, and Wang Yuncai glared at Liu Haihua, "What do you mean? What about Gao Jiaxing?"
"Gao Jiaxing has been enlisted for two years now. He’s a platoon leader," Liu Haihua repeated.
Wang Yuncai’s eyes lit up, "Brother, I want to go find Gao Jiaxing."
Xia Xiao gave Gao Jiaxing a provocative eyebrow raise, the threat was clear without words.
Gao Jiaxing’s face darkened entirely; he had not expected to run into this sort of situation.
Liu Haihua glanced at Wang Yuncai, "Do you like Gao Jiaxing?"
Wang Yuncai glared at Liu Haihua in displeasure, "What’s it to you?"
"Gao Jiaxing got married a few days ago."
Liu Haihua had just spoken when Wang Yuncai said, "What are you talking about? He got married, to whom?"
"It’s a female educated youth from the Guangming Production Team," Liu Haihua replied.
Wang Yuncai’s face immediately fell, and she grumbled, "How come he’s already married."
Wang Xueyong said, "Comrade Haihua, are you sure that Gao Jiaxing is involved with Ge Lai?"
"They used to be close," said Liu Haihua.
Wang Yuncai rolled her eyes at Liu Haihua and said, "Didn’t you say that Gao Jiaxing was enlisted in the army? What could he possibly have to do with Ge Lai? Don’t slander people without evidence."
"I’m just speculating, but they really were close in the past, which is why I hoped Mr. Xueyong could find Ge Lai and help us clear the scourge from the Red Star Production Team," Liu Haihua said.
"I’ve got it, Comrade Haihua, you can go back now," said Wang Xueyong.
Liu Haihua glanced at Wang Yuncai and left unwillingly.
Wang Yuncai immediately said, "Brother, I won’t allow you to touch Gao Jiaxing."
"Didn’t you hear what Liu Haihua said? He’s a platoon leader now, why would I bother him?" said Wang Xueyong.
"Then what did you mean just now?" asked Liu Haihua.
"Come on, don’t worry, I’ve been old classmates with Gao Jiaxing," Wang Xueyong said, "Now that he’s a platoon leader, I should show some concern."
Wang Yuncai said, "Brother, you have to check for me what sort of woman Gao Jiaxing married."
"Enough already, go back to your room. You’re too picky, and now you’re an old maid," Wang Xueyong waved his hand at Wang Yuncai. He didn’t enter the house but walked back in the direction from which he had come.
After a while, Hong Xing left too, and only then did Xia Xiao and Gao Jiaxing emerge from the shadows.
Neither of them said anything, they just silently departed,
After taking the photo, the two gave it a cursory glance, but now they had no mood to look at it.
"Brother Gao, let’s go back," said Xia Xiao.
Gao Jiaxing nodded his head then headed back to the production team. He didn’t take the main road but the path instead.
"Brother Gao, it seems like Wang Xueyong is going to look for you," said Xia Xiao.
"Let him look. Don’t worry about me; I’m not so easily dealt with," said Gao Jiaxing.
Xia Xiao sighed deeply, her heart filled with loathing for Liu Haihua, "That Liu Haihua is too detestable, Brother Gao. A hypocrite like Wang Xueyong is more dangerous than a genuine scoundrel."
"Why worry about all this? I’m more fearsome. When have I ever been scared of anyone?" Gao Jiaxing said, pinching Xia Xiao’s face lightly.
Xia Xiao pouted and said, "It’s different for you. You’re just one person, but they’re a group. However strong one person is, they can’t fight against a group."
"I’m not just one person. I’ve got a group behind me too. If they provoke me, I’ll lead my people and flatten them," Gao Jiaxing declared.
Xia Xiao laughed, "Anyway, it’s best to be wary of someone like Wang Xueyong."
"Hmm, if he really provokes me, I’ll settle Ge Lai’s account too," said Gao Jiaxing.
Xia Xiao added, "Wang Yuncai still has her eye on you. Do you think those siblings might try to come up with a way to break us apart eventually?"