Lin Xiao Tian was taken aback.
Zhang Xue Fen?
What was she doing at his house?
"Xiao Tian, you happened to be in town that day. I saw Zhang Xue Fen lurking around your house for a long time. She didn't look like she was up to anything good, so I kept an eye out."
"Zhang Xue Fen took advantage of the moment Yu Xiang went out to wash clothes and slipped into your house. I saw she seemed to be holding something, and when she came out, her hands were empty."
"After Zhang Xue Fen left, I analyzed the situation with Uncle Li and Uncle Wang. Something was wrong. Could she be trying to harm you? So we followed Zhang Xue Fen for a while. Guess what? We saw her meeting with a group of people at the village entrance."
Hearing this, Lin Xiao Tian frowned.
His conflict with Zhang Xue Fen was only from when he caught her and Li De Ping having an affair. Could Zhang Xue Fen be seeking revenge for that?
However, given Zhang Xue Fen's timid nature, she didn't seem like the type to do such a thing.
"What did those people look like? Have they been to the village before?" Lin Xiao Tian asked.
"Never seen them before, but judging by their appearance, they seemed to be from the town," Li Er Niu rubbed his chin, lost in thought. "Oh right, I saw the village chief among them. He seemed very polite to them."
"I don't think those people are good. I saw tattoos on their arms. They're definitely involved in the underworld," Uncle Li added.
"Zhang Xue Fen has no grudge against you. Do you think it's possible that those people instructed Zhang Xue Fen to go to your house?" Uncle Wang analyzed.
Looking at the clues provided by the three men, Lin Xiao Tian fell into thought.
His primary concern was the item Zhang Xue Fen brought with her.
According to Li Er Niu, Zhang Xue Fen must have left something at Lin Xiao Tian's house.
Lin Xiao Tian's first thought was: could it be poison?
"Uncle Zhang, Uncle Wang, and Brother Er Niu, thank you for the information. Regarding the job, you can directly talk to Brother Er Guai. Just tell him I agree."
"Ah... that's, that's great." The three were full of gratitude.
Lin Xiao Tian smiled, then bid farewell to the three and started walking towards the house.
Inside, Qin Yu Xiang was tidying up the dishes, humming a little tune.
Since Lin Xiao Tian had dealt with those who owed debts, her mood had improved significantly.
Just then, Lin Xiao Tian suddenly walked in and headed straight for Qin Yu Xiang.
Qin Yu Xiang was about to ask why Lin Xiao Tian had returned, but the next moment, Lin Xiao Tian grabbed her hand.
Qin Yu Xiang was startled and wanted to break free, but seeing the anxious expression on Lin Xiao Tian's face, she stopped.
"Xiao Tian, what's wrong?"
Lin Xiao Tian didn't answer. He closed his eyes tightly. Qin Yu Xiang initially thought his "stupid sickness" had returned and he was joking, but seeing the serious expression on Lin Xiao Tian's face, which was clearly that of a normal person, she knew something major must have happened.
Qin Yu Xiang remained still, allowing Lin Xiao Tian to hold her arm.
After a long while, Lin Xiao Tian uttered a sentence:
"Sister Yu Xiang, your heart is beating a little fast. Are you feeling unwell?"
Lin Xiao Tian opened his eyes and met Qin Yu Xiang's gaze.
Hearing Lin Xiao Tian's words, Qin Yu Xiang's face instantly flushed crimson.
"You little brat, I'm not talking to you anymore!" Qin Yu Xiang flung Lin Xiao Tian's hand away.
She thought this boy had something serious to tell her, but it turned out he just wanted to check her pulse!
She already had a bit of a crush on him, and after he held her hand like that, how could her heart not race?
"Sister Yu Xiang, tell me, are you feeling unwell anywhere?" Lin Xiao Tian urgently pressed.
Qin Yu Xiang was furious and pinched Lin Xiao Tian hard.
"Ouch! It hurts!"
"Little pervert, you know it hurts!"
After speaking, Qin Yu Xiang glared at Lin Xiao Tian exasperatedly.
Lin Xiao Tian looked bewildered, not understanding what Qin Yu Xiang meant.
However, according to his pulse-taking just now, Qin Yu Xiang was very healthy and showed no signs of poisoning.
This puzzled Lin Xiao Tian.
What exactly had Zhang Xue Fen brought to his house?
After much thought, Lin Xiao Tian decided he had to go and confront Zhang Xue Fen in person.
After all, he had video evidence of her. With a little leverage, Zhang Xue Fen would surely compromise.
With this thought, Lin Xiao Tian prepared to go to Zhang Xue Fen's place.
"Hey, you're rushing around so much, what happened?" Qin Yu Xiang asked.
"Nothing! Stay home and don't wander around. Call me if anything happens. I'll be back soon," Lin Xiao Tian said and left immediately.
Qin Yu Xiang watched Lin Xiao Tian's retreating back with a resentful gaze.
"You little brat, ordering me around now. Who am I to you? Telling me not to wander around, I'm not your woman, why should I listen to you!" Qin Yu Xiang huffed.
But as she spoke the latter part, she blushed again.
For some inexplicable reason, she suddenly found the Lin Xiao Tian of moments ago quite charming…
Meanwhile, after leaving the house, Lin Xiao Tian headed straight for Zhang Xue Fen's residence.
"Xiao Tian, where are you going?" Er Guai suddenly popped out from around the corner.
He had come to confirm the matter with Li Er Niu and the others but saw a grim-faced Lin Xiao Tian midway.
"I'm going to Zhang Xue Fen's house." Lin Xiao Tian didn't hide anything from Er Guai; he trusted Li Er Guai very much.
Zhang Xue Fen was the village's attractive widow. Li Er Guai initially thought Lin Xiao Tian might be trying to get something going with her, but seeing Lin Xiao Tian's somber expression, he knew it wasn't that simple.
"Xiao Tian, did something happen?" Li Er Guai quickly asked.
"Brother Er Guai, don't worry about it. I can handle this," Lin Xiao Tian took a deep breath.
He was feeling quite angry!
Qin Yu Xiang was very important to him. If Zhang Xue Fen had only targeted him, Lin Xiao Tian could have endured it. But Zhang Xue Fen's current actions could potentially harm Qin Yu Xiang, and Lin Xiao Tian couldn't tolerate that!
"Xiao Tian, do you consider me your brother, Er Guai?"
Lin Xiao Tian was taken aback. Seeing the serious expression on Er Guai's face, he quickly replied, "Brother Er Guai, you've been so good to me, of course, I consider you family."
"Then tell me, what exactly happened? If you don't tell me, then you're treating me, Er Guai, like an outsider."
Seeing Li Er Guai's earnest expression, Lin Xiao Tian sighed.
"Alright, Brother Er Guai, here's the thing…"
Next, Lin Xiao Tian recounted the entire story to Li Er Guai, including the matter of him having video evidence of Zhang Xue Fen.
After listening, Li Er Guai rubbed his chin, lost in thought.
A moment later, Li Er Guai patted Lin Xiao Tian on the shoulder.
"Xiao Tian, do you trust me?"
Lin Xiao Tian nodded without hesitation.
"Then I'll handle this matter with you. Don't worry, I know Zhang Xue Fen well. You just watch me later!"