"Reporting? Suspected of a crime? Officer Zhao, are you mistaken?"
Just as Er Zhu was about to send the person away, Li Mei, who had heard the commotion, emerged from the kitchen, looking utterly bewildered. Xiao Die followed her out, equally confused.
"I reported it!"
Before Zhao Qian could speak, a man's voice rang out from the crowd. A man as thin as a monkey squeezed to the front, glaring at Er Zhu with righteous indignation.
"Zheng Lao Wu, are you out of your mind!"
Seeing this man, Li Mei became even more incensed. She placed her hands on her hips, her eyes burning with anger!
This Zheng Lao Wu was the younger brother of villager Zheng Lao Si. He was over forty and still unmarried. He used to work in town, but recently, he heard that a factory had opened in Shiliu Village and came to rely on his brother.
But these weren't the most important things. The most crucial point was that this old bachelor had taken a liking to her as soon as he arrived in the village. One day, he even followed her into her courtyard. Fortunately, she discovered him in time, or her purity would have been compromised!
Thinking of this, Li Mei gritted her teeth. If looks could kill, Zheng Lao Wu would have been dead hundreds of times over!
Er Zhu, standing beside her, also remembered Zheng Lao Wu. However, he had only met him once and didn't know him well.
"Zheng Lao Wu, can you, an outsider, stop interfering in our village affairs? Er Zhu is an honest boy. Even if he brought back two women, what's the problem?"
Just as Li Mei was about to continue, Sun Er Niang shot Zheng Lao Wu a glare and questioned him irritably. Other villagers nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with anger.
Seeing the villagers nod, a flicker of doubt crossed Zhao Qian's eyes. She suddenly felt as though she might have been too impulsive. Er Zhu was the village head of Shiliu Village. As the village head, he shouldn't be breaking the law, should he...
"Officer Zhao, don't listen to their nonsense. This fool has committed a crime, he's trafficking women!"
"Look, this young lady is the servant of another young lady. If even the servant is so elegant, then her mistress must be a wealthy person. How could such a wealthy person willingly come to this small mountain village with a fool?"
"Also, I just saw with my own eyes that Er Zhu carried that young lady upstairs. What does that tell you? It means that the young lady has been drugged by Er Zhu! Who drugs someone they're inviting over as a guest?"
Faced with the villagers' accusations, Zheng Lao Wu seemed stuck in the past. He pointed at Xiao Die and then recounted everything he had seen with great solemnity.
Hearing these words, let alone Er Zhu, even Xiao Die thought Zheng Lao Wu was an idiot!
"Officer Zhao, don't listen to his ramblings. This guy just wants to get rid of Er Zhu so he can make improper advances towards me. He's the one suspected of a crime!"
Li Mei was trembling with anger. Her eyes darted, and as if she had guessed something, she spoke with pinpoint accuracy, revealing Zheng Lao Wu's intentions.
Zheng Lao Wu faltered, a hint of panic and guilt flashing in his eyes. He hadn't expected that his little scheme would be seen through by Li Mei!
"Officer Zhao, don't listen to him. I have plenty of young girls; why would I want a widow? A widow is like worn-out shoes, too dirty for me!"
Zheng Lao Wu took a deep breath, glancing dismissively at Li Mei as he spoke. However, a sly smile played on his lips.
"All of you, get out, or don't blame me for being rude!"
Upon hearing Zheng Lao Wu's mockery of Li Mei, Er Zhu's eyes grew cold, his hands unconsciously clenching into fists.
He could tolerate insults directed at himself, but he would never allow anyone to mock Li Mei, especially with such malicious intent!
"Look, Officer Zhao, this fool is enraged and is threatening us!"
Instead of leaving, Zheng Lao Wu grew bolder upon hearing Er Zhu's words. It was as if he had found proof, and he started complaining.
"Wang Er Zhu, as the village head, you are trafficking women. Do you have any regard for the nation's cultivation and the people's trust?"
Faced with Er Zhu's attitude, Zhao Qian chose to believe Zheng Lao Wu. Er Zhu rolled his eyes speechlessly. He now understood why Zhang Qiang had transferred Zhao Qian to the village.
This woman is a complete idiot!
"Officer Zhao, what did you just say? Er Zhu is the village head?"
Xiao Die, who had just regained her senses, was about to speak when she heard this. She confirmed it incredulously.
"Yes, he is the village head of Shiliu Village. I don't know how such a scoundrel managed to become the village head!"
Zhao Qian nodded slightly. Looking around at the Shiliu Village that was so different from before, a hint of confusion flashed in her eyes.
In her opinion, all the big shots who helped Er Zhu were fools. Little did she know, the biggest fool was herself!
Zheng Lao Wu, standing beside her, showed a look of shock. He couldn't help but look at Er Zhu.
In just a few years, this fool had become the village head?
The world was too crazy!
But in an instant, he seemed to have thought of something, and the smile on his lips grew wider.
Village head was even better!
If the village head was trafficking women, the police would surely punish him severely. Then he could have his fun for as long as he wanted!
"Officer Zhao, I also think you should arrest this Zheng Lao Wu. My mistress came to Er Zhu's house because she was ill. And my mistress was not drugged just now; she accidentally sprained her ankle."
A flicker of surprise crossed Xiao Die's eyes. She narrowed her eyes and finally told the truth.
Actually, the reason she hadn't spoken earlier was because she thought Er Zhu was a liar. But she hadn't expected Er Zhu to be the village head!
Since he was the village head, no matter how low his character, he couldn't be a liar!
"Officer Zhao, don't be fooled by her. I heard this Er Zhu is very strong. Maybe she was threatened by Er Zhu, which is why she's saying this!"
Seeing Zhao Qian's hesitant gaze, Zheng Lao Wu's eyes darted, and another scheme came to mind.
This Er Zhu had unexpectedly become so capable. In that case, he had to get rid of him!
Li Mei was the first woman he had fallen for in over twenty years, and he was determined to have her!
"Zhao Qian, I'll say it one last time. I have not committed any crime. If you continue to make trouble, don't blame me!"
Hearing that Zheng Lao Wu still showed no remorse, Er Zhu walked to Zhao Qian's side, his eyes growing even colder!
"Er Zhu, what are you guys arguing about?"
Just as Zhao Qian was about to speak, Chen Xiaozhu, who was resting, was awakened by the noise. She hopped on one foot to the balcony and looked down curiously.
"Officer Zhao, this is the so-called patient. Look, her complexion is better than mine. How does she look like a patient?"
Seeing Chen Xiaozhu's exquisite beauty, all the villagers were stunned into silence, forgetting for a moment to speak up for Er Zhu. Only Zheng Lao Wu remained persistent, unwilling to give up until his goal was achieved.