Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Tearing Off the Mask Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Tearing Off the Mask Stone ran and shouted, “I’m not talking nonsense, it was you who said it.”
Seeing that the child was about to be caught by Gao Suhua, Luo Qiao, having had enough of this charade, no longer wanted to play along. She pulled the child behind her and bellowed, “Enough!”
Gao Suhua and the surrounding villagers were all stunned, only to hear Luo Qiao say, “I don’t care what the Zhao Family’s intentions are. Back then, you didn’t want to accept me, and I can understand that since there’s no blood relation between us.
I, Luo Qiao, would not act so desperately clinging to you. That’s why I signed the document in front of the Brigade Leader and respected elders of the village, stating that from then on, there would be no relation between me and the Zhao Family.”
Looking around at the gathered villagers, Luo Qiao continued, “I don’t know why the Zhao Family changed their mind later and keep sending people to harass me every now and then.
Out of concern for my reputation, I try not to think the worst of people, but I definitely don’t believe you’re doing it out of kindness.
You dare to say that what this child said just now isn’t true, then what are you after? Don’t tell me you actually feel unfortable about taking the Luo Family’s two hundred yuan and want to take me back to return it.”
Gao Suhua, having her shortings exposed in front of so many villagers, could not afford to lose face now; suppressing her anger, she said, “Of course, we feel uneasy about taking the Luo Family’s money without caring for you.”
Luo Qiao laughed, “Then, Auntie Zhao, if you really feel uneasy, just give me that two hundred yuan. This way, I could live a little better, and you won’t have to feel uneasy, how about that?”
Gao Suhua could no longer maintain her pretense of benevolence and scolded, “You really are greedy. We considered looking out for you a little, and now you’re thinking of taking all of the Luo Family’s money. At such a young age, you sure are audacious.”
Luo Qiao spoke loudly, “I want to clarify once again that I have no relation with the Zhao Family. The money I used to treat my head injury after the fall was left with Brigade Leader Gao by the Luo Family, so from beginning to end, I have nothing to do with the Zhao Family.
Your daughter came today under the pretense of helping me tend to my reserved land, but actually came to steal things, saying that in this village we are closer to the Zhao Family, thinking to threaten me.
Do you think the grandfathers, grandmothers, uncles, aunties, and elders in the village are as scheming as you are? The reserved land is right beside the road; anyone who cares a bit can see it’s already been taken care of.
They even ask if I need help. Do you think I’m a fool? Since we have no relation and have even signed an agreement to that effect, we’re unrelated people, and you should stop ing to my house all the time.
I don’t have so much time to waste with you; I need to take care of myself. Zhao Xiaomei keeps ing to my house and calling herself my second sister, which is unpleasant to hear. It’s better to be straightforward and honest as a person.
I trust that Brigade Leader Gao Jiefang will deal with today’s incident fairly, and I believe that all the folks here are reasonable people. Everyone’s eyes are clear; the black cannot be turned white.”
Having said her piece, Luo Qiao then turned to Brigade Leader Gao Jiefang. She had to do this today; before, because the original body was too weak and because she was new to the village, she had to leave a good impression on the villagers.
Now, in front of so many villagers, she had to stand up for herself, or else anyone could step on her in the future, especially since she was an outsider.
Brigade Leader Gao Jiefang spoke up, “Zhao Pulin, what do you have to say?”
Zhao Pulin had not expected his two daughters to do such a thing. Having been an honest person for most of his life, his face was pletely lost because of them.
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