Chapter 493: 493 Curiosity
Chapter 493: Chapter 493 Curiosity
Tang Chuxia listened without words, and even Jin Haidong was at a loss for words.
“Brother Yang, listen to what you’re saying. If Su Lan’s father is a ‘little devil,’ then based on the ‘little devils” nature, Su Lan is definitely both a traitor and a spy!”
That was the naked truth.
Tang Chuxia nodded.
She thought of Su Lan’s conversation with Wu Yue. She didn’t speak out because it was better for Yang Yingjie and the others not to know too much. The more they knew, the less safe it was.
She wasn’t that cruel to let them all worry.
But she still needed to give this matter careful thought.
“Brother Yang, how did you come to investigate Su Lan?”
Hu Mingcheng wasn’t stupid, and he asked at this moment, but Yang Yingjie simply glared at him coldly, “Who are you calling ‘Brother’? Are we close? Don’t get too familiar!”
Hu Mingcheng felt embarrassed but knew he was no match for Yang Yingjie, so he clenched his teeth and endured.
At this moment, he could only change his address: “Mr. Yang, I was just curious and asked!”
His curiosity mirrored everyone else’s, but Jin Haidong and Lu Qiming knew not to ask. They were well aware that they were just pampered young masters at home, and Yang Yingjie, being the chief secretary, must have his own reasons.
It’s good enough that he was giving an answer. Isn’t it a bit ungrateful to probe further?
However, Lu Qiming and Jin Haidong wouldn’t ask such a question. If someone else was willing to ask, they were content to just listen.
“Su Lan’s identity does have some issues. As a key person of interest to the city, of course, we know a bit!”
This was a standard tactic. Yang Yingjie didn’t want to continue on that topic and instead asked Tang Chuxia, “Didn’t you say at the beginning that you wanted to wait and see how they dealt with us? Why did you suddenly lead us away?”
Tang Chuxia was actually rather vexed by Yang Yingjie’s curiosity.
She didn’t want to talk about Wu Yue’s matters or about what she had overheard.
“I was just hungry and wanted to find something to eat!”
Jin Haidong didn’t believe this at all.
Saying they were afraid of death was more believable than saying they went out to find food.
Tang Chuxia knew they didn’t believe her, so she simply said, “Alright, everyone rest up. Conserve your energy. When the people come, we’ll definitely face a long interrogation!”
Tang Chuxia took the cucumber that Little Radish Head handed to her and began crunching on it enthusiastically.
These were the first cucumbers of the season, and they were truly sweet.
Tang Chuxia walked out.
The man reminded them, “Right now, some people outside are anxious, asking around about last night’s events, so better just stay put in your rooms!”
Yang Yingjie and the others naturally nodded and agreed.
They were immobilized for the moment, only able to follow orders.
Tang Chuxia went out and spoke softly to the man, “Brother, I need to ask you for a favor. Could you go out and take a look to see if there are any strangers coming into town looking for people?”
The man immediately knew what it was about, grabbed a knife-sharpening bench from the storeroom, and headed out the door.
This way of walking through the streets sharpening scissors was very safe, and crucially, it didn’t arouse suspicion.
The man had barely left when Sister-in-law Huang started chatting with Tang Chuxia, mentioning how she had promised to bring her fruit before the New Year, but now the fruit wasn’t ripe yet, and it seemed they might miss out again.
Tang Chuxia smiled; only Sister-in-law Huang would care so much about this.
“Then I’ll come for them when they’re ripe!” Tang Chuxia didn’t want Sister-in-law Huang to feel bad, but after she finished speaking, Sister-in-law Huang insisted, “How can that be? You’re so busy. When they’re ripe, I’ll have our kid’s father bring them to you. It’s not that far!”
Tang Chuxia agreed.
Whatever was good—as long as it meant Sister Huang wouldn’t worry too much about it.
During their lighthearted chat, one of the Little Radish Heads came over to Tang Chuxia, saying, “That uncle who doesn’t have a limp has been looking for you!”
Tang Chuxia: …
What’s wrong with Hu Mingcheng, that bastard, now?
She went over and saw Hu Mingcheng trying to get down from the kang bed.
“What are you trying to do?”
It wasn’t surprising that Tang Chuxia didn’t have a good attitude toward Hu Mingcheng. He was writhing on the kang bed like a maggot, even though the drug’s effects had mostly worn off and he was perfectly capable of acting normal. Yet he insisted on acting like a lump of rotten meat.
“Why are you seeing me?”
Tang Chuxia bit into a cucumber without curiosity.
The cucumber was sweet, at least making Tang Chuxia’s irritable mood much better for the time being.
Hu Mingcheng stated, “The aphrodisiac on me hasn’t worn off yet, you help me get rid of it!”
Tang Chuxia was almost amused by him.
Where did this guy get the nerve to order her around?
“I’m telling you, Hu Mingcheng, is your brain not working? It’s good enough that I brought you out, and you’re actually ordering me?”
Hu Mingcheng said indifferently, “Who knows what you’re up to. Seeing how you talked to Su Lan, you obviously know her well. What if this is a trap you’ve set up on purpose? I don’t even know how I was brought out by you!”
Tang Chuxia was a person with a bit of a temper, but she wasn’t unreasonable.
Hu Mingcheng was clearly just trying to pick a fight.
She looked toward the other three individuals.
Yang Yingjie was the first to express, “I believe you!”
Jin Haidong and Lu Qiming had been constantly reminded by their elders about Tang Chuxia’s tricky nature, telling them that when they encountered Tang Chuxia, it would be best to speak nicely if possible and not to challenge her temper, because otherwise, it could lead to the same outcome as with Gu Beihuai.
Gu Beihuai was indeed a highly discussed figure within their circle of peers.
Despite being a military god in the army, he would crumble in front of Tang Chuxia, often thrown out by the leg.
It had almost become a source of jokes for them.
Yet, it was a rare occurrence that because of Tang Chuxia’s frail body, she couldn’t be enlisted in the military.
No one could speak ill of Tang Chuxia, unless she was willing to listen.
“What’s the matter? If you think my rescuing you was unnecessary, then when people arrive, I’ll tell them to send you back to Su Lan so you can properly ask her about our relationship!”
Actually, what Tang Chuxia said wasn’t very precise. After all, Su Lan had previously been quite close to the Young Uncle, even making the Young Aunt insanely jealous.
Who could have imagined that Su Lan was actually Wu Yue’s lover?
That’s right!
Indeed!
Tang Chuxia regarded Su Lan as Wu Yue’s lover.
From the conversation last night, Tang Chuxia had deciphered quite a lot.
But none of it prevented her from guessing that Wu Yue had wanted her dead at the time, and yet Su Lan had actually protected her.
Now that was something to wonder about.
“You…”
Hu Mingcheng pointed at Tang Chuxia, his eyes full of anger.
“Just honestly wait here. If it weren’t for me not wanting Tang Wanqiu to succeed, do you think I’d bother with you? If you’re not smart, at least have some manners, right? I’m really questioning what kind of foolish thinking you’ve learned from following Tang Wanqiu all these years!”
Tang Chuxia truly looked down on Hu Mingcheng; he was just vexing to look at.
It was bad enough that he wasn’t as handsome as Gu Beihuai; his physique was leaner, and not to mention his height.
“And you’re just curious whether Tang Wanqiu is really dead or not, aren’t you? Well, let me tell you?”