Chapter 2049: Not Even Afraid of Death
Chapter 2049: Chapter 2049: Not Even Afraid of Death
The two people tailing exchanged glances and quickly followed.
The nearby neighbors noticed and tagged along; many in Ruan Family Village also wanted to grow sunflowers.
Seeds aren’t hard to buy nowadays, but the issue is having someone to collect them once they’re grown. If the Lu family’s workshop doesn’t collect, then planting them is useless.
Now, the county magistrate is right in front of them. Unsure if there’s an opportunity to mention to the county magistrate about having a few acres of land with poor grain harvests, planting sunflowers might bring a profit.
Thus, by the time Shu Yu reached the sunflower field, quite a number of people were already following behind him.
The villagers tailing ran back to inform Ruan Hai, who was a bit surprised, “Going to see the sunflowers?”
“Yes, quite a few people are following behind. I heard they’re looking for a chance to ask the county magistrate if they can also plant some.”
Ruan Hai squinted, feeling somewhat uneasy, quickly got up, “Let’s go see too.”
The sunflower field and the riverbank are in completely opposite directions. Most people have been led away, and even Ruan Hai is focused on Shu Yu’s side, leaving only Ms. Lou by the riverbank without seeing a single figure.
It was at this time that Ruan Chengqian arrived at the riverbank, and he immediately spotted Ms. Lou, head down, numbly washing clothes.
At first, he didn’t dare approach directly and genuinely started fishing with a fish basket a bit further away.
Gradually, while fishing, he got closer to Ms. Lou.
Ms. Lou glanced up to see him, immediately got up to leave. She practically doesn’t speak to village people now, especially men.
Last time, she went back to her mother’s house and said just two words to a neighborhood uncle, only to be beaten by Ruan Kewei when she returned, accused of trying to seduce others or elope.
So Ms. Lou has become increasingly silent, not speaking to men or women alike.
Ruan Chengqian saw she was leaving and hurriedly said, “Kewei’s wife, help me block it there, stop that fish.”
Ms. Lou was taken aback, surprised he stopped her, instinctively looked into the water.
But the water was crystal clear with no fish in sight.
By the time she looked up again, Ruan Chengqian had waded to a position one meter in front of her, asking softly, “Do you want to divorce Ruan Kewei? There’s an opportunity right now.”
Ms. Lou held her breath sharply, looking at Ruan Chengqian in shock.
Ruan Chengqian kept his gaze away, aware of Ms. Lou’s fear of speaking to him. He quickly spoke, “The county magistrate is in Ruan Family Village, living at my place. You’ve probably heard about her identity and abilities. She doesn’t get along with Ruan Hai and can help you. In our village, Ruan Hai has the most qualifications and connections, even familiar with the mayor. But he’s no match for the county magistrate, who knows not only the county magistrate but also the magistrate, even familiar with the Imperial Guard. What feels difficult for us common folks is merely a flick of the finger for the county magistrate.”
Ms. Lou’s breathing grew rapid, her damp fingers tightly twisted together.
With force, pain from her wounds flared up.
This pain reminded her of countless days and nights of beatings and despair.
Ruan Chengqian spoke, “This opportunity is a once-in-a-lifetime chance. Miss it, and you’ll be bound to the Ruan family for life. What do you fear when you’re not even afraid of death?”
Ms. Lou swallowed hard, struggling to find her voice, “But, but what can I do?”