Northeast: My Absurd Woman

Chapter 110 Unjustly Falsely Accusing an Innocent Person

Zhang Changyao was at a loss and turned back to Hu Xiao's house.

"Auntie, Wu Ni, I'll take you home first. The neighbors will be here soon."

Zhang Changyao drove the donkey cart to take Zhang Shuhua and Yang Wuni to the edge of the village, then drove the donkey cart back.

A group of people, men, women, and children, had gathered in front of Hu Xiao's house, surrounding one person.

This person is their village chief, Li Guangui, who is short and stout, with a round face, long earlobes that reach his shoulders, and a kind face.

"Village Chief Li, this is the boy who killed my aunt."

When Hu Lai saw Zhang Changyao sitting on the donkey cart, he jumped out and pointed at him.

"Young man, why did you kill Hu Xiao's mother? Tell me."

Li Guangui walked over slowly and asked Zhang Changyao in a low voice.

"Village chief, Hu Xiao's brother, should you report this to the authorities? I don't know why she died."

I also want to know, how could someone who was just lively and energetic suddenly die like that?

Zhang Changyao wasn't in a hurry, and looked at Hu Lai and Li Guangui provocatively.

"Hu Lai, you have a car, go report this to the authorities. We'll stay home and watch over your aunt and this little brother."

Li Guangui assigned the task to Hu Lai, who immediately became dejected.

He lowered his head and muttered to himself as he went home to get his bicycle.

"Village Chief Li, you didn't see it, just now Hu Xiaoniang was causing trouble."

I suspect he went insane and killed himself with anger.

"Village Chief Li, don't listen to this nonsense. Who would kill a crazy woman for no reason?"

"Let me tell you, Hu Lai is a troublemaker who only wants to stir up trouble."

Wherever he is, he can stir up waves even without wind.

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People in the crowd were talking to Li Guangui, one after another.

"Everyone, please stop arguing. Hu Lai is, after all, a member of the Hu family, so it's not unreasonable for people to have doubts."

The problem can only be resolved once the police station comes and investigates.

Just tell the truth when the time comes, and don't act recklessly, making baseless accusations against innocent people.

Li Guangui found a flat spot, squatted down against the wall, and stopped talking. He took out a cigarette and lit it.

"Village Chief Li, I want to go to the town's health center to bring Hu Xiao back."

"It's hot now, and people can't stay still after they die. If he doesn't come back, no one dares to hold a funeral."

Zhang Changyao squatted down next to Li Guangui and whispered something to him.

"Young man, don't make things difficult for me. If you leave, I'll be in big trouble."

"Dog, ride your donkey to the clinic and find Hu Xiao. Tell him his mother died and they need to hold a funeral."

Li Guangui did not agree to Zhang Changyao's request, but sent another person to find Hu Xiao.

The boy named Gouzi, as if receiving a royal decree, ran home.

When Hu Xiaoneng returned, Zhang Changyao was in no hurry and sat back on the donkey cart to wait.

The police station sent two people, along with a forensic doctor to examine the body.

After more than an hour of ordeal, the final conclusion was that he died from excessive blood loss and heart failure.

Zhang Changyao let out a long breath, stretched, and looked relaxed after being cleared of suspicion.

Suddenly he remembered Hu Lai and started searching for him in the crowd.

Knowing he had done something wrong, Hu Lai had already retreated to his room and dared not come out to join the fun.

The crowd dispersed, leaving only a few close neighbors guarding the body.

Zhang Changyao wanted to leave, but was too embarrassed to say so.

He could only pace aimlessly back and forth in the courtyard, frowning, trying to find a suitable excuse.

"Changyao, go to the health center and keep an eye on your older sister."

I've already paid for the hospital stay; the money for food and drinks is in your older sister's shirt pocket.

Tell your older sister that after my mother's seven-day memorial service, I'll go pick her up and take her home.

After Hu Xiao finished arranging everything, she remembered to talk to Zhang Changyao.

"Okay, brother-in-law, don't worry, I can take good care of my sister."

Zhang Changyao smiled with relief, but then, feeling it was inappropriate, his face fell as he agreed.

"Changyao, is Hu Xiao's mother dead?"

Guan Shuyun was lying in the hospital bed when she saw Zhang Changyao come in, and she quickly got up and asked.

"Excessive blood loss and heart failure have nothing to do with you."

Zhang Changyao saw through Guan Shuyun's thoughts and quickly explained to her.

"Changyao, how can it have nothing to do with me? If I hadn't gone to his house, why would his mother have had a relapse?"

If you don't have an attack, you won't cut yourself, and therefore you won't bleed to death.

Guan Shuyun, looking dejected, touched her stomach and squeezed out a few tears.

"Sis, she went crazy when you were just born and couldn't even walk yet. Is that your fault too?"

"You take on everything yourself. Are you Guanyin Bodhisattva, meant to save all sentient beings?"

Zhang Changyao pulled up his coat collar and roughly wiped away the tears on Guan Shuyun's face.

"Changyao, your clothes are messy. Why are you being so rough?"

Guan Shuyun pushed Zhang Changyao away and looked at him, her tears turning into laughter.

"Big sister..." Zhang Changyao reached out his hand to Guan Shuyun.

"What are you doing?" Guan Shuyun asked, puzzled.

"My brother-in-law said you have money in your shirt pocket. I'm starving." Zhang Changyao said with a mischievous look.

"Is this enough?"

Guan Shuyun generously took out five yuan and placed it in Zhang Changyao's hand.

"That's enough, sis. I'll take care of you again after I've finished eating."

Zhang Changyao grabbed the money and ran towards the snack bar opposite the health center.

After eating two bowls of wontons, the foul smell coming back from my stomach finally subsided considerably.

"Changyao, what are you doing here?" Zhang Changyao had just finished paying the bill and was about to leave when he saw Wang Ga push the door open and come in.

"Brother Ga Zi, what are you doing here?"

Zhang Changyao didn't answer Wang Ga's question, but instead asked him the same question.

"Boss, give me a bowl of wontons, with extra cilantro and chopped green onions."

"I'm here on important business, and I was just about to go back and ask you about it."

Wang Ga winked and made faces at Zhang Changyao in a mysterious manner.

"What important matter do you need me for? Did your sister-in-law pinch your groin and you want me to put medicine on it?"

Zhang Changyao didn't sit up properly either. He stood up and sat on Wang Ga's side, reaching out to pinch the flesh on the inside of Wang Ga's thigh.

"Ouch! You're really something, kid. I just pinched it yesterday, the swelling hasn't gone down yet!"

Wang Ga grabbed Zhang Changyao's hand and gave him a resounding flick on the forehead.

Zhang Changyao was not to be outdone, and continued to pinch Wang Ga's inner thigh tightly without letting go.

He wouldn't let go no matter how much Wang Ga's fingers tapped his head.

The proprietress, who was watching the commotion from the side, covered her mouth with laughter, not daring to make a sound.

"The wontons are here! They're oily, so turn around slowly!"

The owner brought over the wontons and called out to remind the two of them.

"Changyao, I really have good news for you, I'm not kidding."

Wang Ga took a sip of hot soup, looked up, and spoke to Zhang Changyao in a serious tone.

"Brother Ga Zi, you're smarter than a monkey when it comes to pressing a tail. You never let others know about good things."

Don't try to trap me. I don't know my limits. What if I fall into your trap and can't get out?

Zhang Changyao didn't take Wang Ga's words seriously and continued to joke around.

"Changyao, if you keep doing this, I'll really get angry. I was thinking of helping you make money, and you're still mocking me."

When I go to find someone else, don't complain that I made a fortune without telling you.