Chapter 61: Door-to-Door Plea

Wang Liangping personally received Wang Xiaohui; after knowing Wang Xiaohui's experience, and seeing her body covered in wounds.

Wang Liangping angrily cursed: "Beast!"

After learning that the other side actually still wanted to kill to silence her, Wang Liangping immediately arranged personnel to provide Wang Xiaohui with round-the-clock protection, determined to guarantee her safety.

When Wang Liangping again sent Su Ruo out, he completely changed his previous disheveled and decadent appearance; his eyes were filled with resolve.

Wang Liangping said to Su Ruo: "Rest assured, this time we will definitely bring these beasts to justice and will absolutely not let them escape legal punishment."

Su Ruo nodded solemnly, but her and Wang Liangping's mood did not improve because of it, for they knew that, in places they could not see, who knows how many girls like Wang Xiaohui and Lu Huaer were still being persecuted.

Who knows how many devils like Sun Long remain at large.

But Su Ruo believed that her motherland would surely grow ever stronger, women's awareness would gradually rise, and someday they would break the shackles of thought, no longer be bound by feudal ideas, bravely step forward to safeguard their rights, and say no to criminals!

Su Ruo returned to the village; just as she pushed open the clinic's door, Wu Xiaofeng's mother Wang Qin rushed over and immediately knelt before her.

Wang Qin, voice trembling with tears, said: "Su Zhiqing, auntie begs you, give our family Xiaofeng a way to live! He didn't mean to harm you; he was momentarily possessed. I only have this one son, Xiao Feng—if something happens to him, how can auntie go on living!"

Even the usually aloof and contemptuous Accountant Wu, at this moment, hunched his back and his hair turned white with worry.

They had gone to the Police Bureau to inquire; rape cases are now being strictly investigated, and if mishandled, they could face execution.

The accountant couple have only one son, Wu Xiaofeng; if something happens to him, their family could truly be destroyed.

Seeing this, Su Ruo understood that this couple had come today to pressure her, to let her let Wu Xiaofeng off the hook!

But Su Ruo was not angry; she gently helped Wang Qin up and said: "Auntie, don't rush; let's talk slowly about whatever you have to say."

Wang Qin, seeing Su Ruo's attitude, knew that her request today had a chance, so she rose to her feet following Su Ruo's lead.

Su Ruo had Wang Qin and Accountant Wu sit down in the room, then slowly said: "Uncle, Auntie, actually, you've come to the wrong person for this request."

Both Accountant Wu and Wang Qin were taken aback.

Su Ruo, without waiting for them to speak, continued: "Uncle, Auntie, have you considered that I've only been in the countryside a short time, and I've been staying at the clinic all along—I've never even met your son, never spoken to him—why would he hate me so much as to seek someone to destroy me?"

Accountant Wu and Wang Qin were both shocked; after their son got into trouble, they panicked, thinking only of how to save him, never considering why their well-behaved son would target Su Ruo.

Accountant Wu, having served as Brigade Accountant for many years, was the first to react, saying: "Su Zhiqing, you mean that someone behind the scenes is directing Xiaofeng."

Su Ruo smiled slightly and said: "I just feel that I have no acquaintance with Wu Xiaofeng; he has no reason to do this."

These days, I have carefully considered whom I might have offended to make someone insist on putting me to death.

After thinking it over, the only person who fits is fellow educated youth Li Shiru; she first resented me for buying the house from Zhao Qing before she could.

Later, she resented my refusal to teach her medical skills, which turned into jealousy and hatred toward me.

I heard that during this period, Wu Xiaofeng has been getting close to Li Shiru; he seems quite fond of her.

Li Shiru has often complained to Wu Xiaofeng about the grievances she suffered at my place.

After all my thinking, the only reason your son would want to harm me is Li Shiru.

Moreover, I heard that on the day your son was taken away, Li Shiru was especially flustered, constantly shouting "It wasn't me, it wasn't me," and many villagers saw it.

Su Ruo spoke half-truth, half-false; the actual truth of the matter is not important—what's important is that this couple before her believed her words.

Wang Qin, who originally had a fiery temper, upon hearing Su Ruo's words had no doubt; she immediately rose angrily and shouted:

"Li Shiru, you shameless filth, actually seduced my family's Xiaofeng, making him do such things—just wait, I'll tear her face apart!"

After Wang Qin finished speaking, she stormed off in anger to the Educated Youth dorm; Accountant Wu's composure was clearly deeper than hers, and he remained steady at this moment.

Su Ruo said to him: "Uncle, rest assured—grievances have a source and debts a debtor; if it is confirmed that Li Shiru was indeed the instigator, your son was merely deceived by her, the Police Bureau will certainly give a lenient sentence, and I will also plead for him."

Having received the assurance, Accountant Wu finally relaxed, and he solemnly said: "Girl, no matter what, you have been wronged in this matter; I will compensate you later."

Su Ruo nodded, not rejecting Accountant Wu's goodwill.

After Accountant Wu left, Li Zhaodi exclaimed angrily: "Master, Wu Xiaofeng's actions almost ruined your reputation; why would you let him off?"

Su Ruo looked at Li Zhaodi amusedly and said: "Who said I'm letting him off? I said I would plead for Wu Xiaofeng—does that necessarily mean I have to do it?"

Moreover, in this matter Wu Xiaofeng is merely a pawn used by someone; the true mastermind is Li Shiru, and Wu Xiaofeng wants to pose as a lover to protect Li Shiru—I won't let him have his way.

Now I am bringing Li Shiru into the open; given the accountant couple's petty and vengeful nature, they will certainly not let Li Shiru go.

Since we already know Accountant Wu is a poisonous snake, why should I also offend him? We'll just lie in the dark and watch them tear each other apart, won't we?

Li Zhaodi stared at Su Ruo in shock, realizing that compared to Su Ruo she was still immature; from now on she would learn from Su Ruo, think more before acting, and never act on impulse.

Su Ruo laughed and patted Li Zhaodi: "Alright, after running around all day I'm hungry too—what should we eat tonight?"

Upon hearing that, Li Zhaodi immediately went into the kitchen to prepare a meal for Su Ruo.

While Su Ruo's side was all harmony, the Educated Youth dorm erupted in chaos; Wang Qin stormed in, seized Li Shiru, and with both hands alternating, kept slapping her face—after a few blows, Li Shiru's face was swollen and bruised.

By the time the people in the Educated Youth dorm heard the screams and rushed over, Li Shiru's face had already been beaten into a pig's head.

Wang Qin, while striking, shouted: "You shameless little harlot, actually seduced my son, coaxed him into doing those despicable acts, landing him in jail—I'll beat you to death today, you lowly wretch!"

Li Shiru had been feeling guilty these days, fearing that Wu Xiaofeng would expose her and implicate her in jail as well.

Now, after being hit by Wang Qin, her inner panic intensified, her body trembled like a sieve, and she even forgot to resist.