Chapter 66: Even More Cruel Revenge

Li Shiru saw Wu Xiaofeng, then she burst into tears and complained about how Wu the Brigade Accountant and his wife had tortured her these past days.

She also showed Wu Xiaofeng her hands covered in wounds, and finally she tearfully told Wu Xiaofeng that she was about to be worn out and could not go on.

Wu Xiaofeng saw his beloved goddess actually tormented by her parents into this state; instantly his love-addled mind went wild, and he immediately told Li Shiru about Wu the Brigade Accountant's corruption, embezzlement, and the village money.

Wu Xiaofeng originally thought that if Li Shiru knew this leverage over her father, her father would not dare to torture her anymore.

But Wu Xiaofeng didn't expect that the beautiful and kind Li Shiru he had in mind would, as soon as she got out of prison, report Wu the Brigade Accountant.

When county officials and public security, together with Li Shiru, returned to the village to investigate Wu the Brigade Accountant's corruption and embezzlement, the whole village was stirred up.

Everyone couldn't help but exclaim, 'This girl is really ruthless!'

Wang Qin was usually spoiled and willful, but now facing the county officials and public security, she didn't dare to act rashly anymore.

Wu the Brigade Accountant's face turned ashen; after learning that it was actually his own son who had told Li Shiru about his corruption and embezzlement, he was so angry he spat out a mouthful of blood.

The county officials and public security searched the Wu family inside and out, but only found a hundred yuan.

What they didn't know was that these days, just bribing Wu Xiaofeng had cost five hundred yuan.

Fortunately that money had been spent; otherwise, such a huge sum of corruption and embezzlement would have definitely landed Wu the Brigade Accountant in prison.

The county officials carefully examined the accounts, but in that era some receipts were incomplete, and Wu the Brigade Accountant was meticulous, so although they found some clues, they did not find substantive evidence of his corruption and embezzlement.

But Wu the Brigade Accountant was still stripped of his position as Brigade Accountant.

Li Shiru originally thought she could have Wu the Brigade Accountant imprisoned as well; she was not satisfied with this punishment outcome.

But she thought that since Wu the Brigade Accountant had lost his position, he could no longer torment her, and she felt relieved.

But Li Shiru didn't know that driving a dog into a corner invites retaliation; greater torment awaited her.

After losing his position as accountant, Wu the Brigade Accountant had to work in the fields with the villagers, but having lived in comfort for years, he was unsuited to farm labor; his physical exhaustion and inner resentment made him even more vengeful toward Li Shiru.

Li Shiru was no better off; she had thought that after Wu the Brigade Accountant fell from power, she wouldn't have to carry night soil anymore.

Who knew the Battalion Commander didn't transfer her to other work, and even rejected her request to assign another person to work with her; thus Li Shiru came to hate the Battalion Commander as well.

Li Shiru didn't understand; the villagers protected their own, and moreover the Battalion Commander had worked with Wu the Brigade Accountant for years—how could he not know what Wu did? It was only because the Battalion Commander also benefited, so he turned a blind eye.

Now Li Shiru had taken down Wu the Brigade Accountant and even stirred up the county, effectively cutting off the Battalion Commander's source of income; the Battalion Commander couldn't even send people to work with her, and not taking revenge on her would already be generous.

Moreover, after witnessing Li Shiru's ruthlessness, the villagers were unwilling to work with her; thus, upon hearing her request, the Battalion Commander refused without hesitation.

Li Shiru felt unwilling, but she had no choice but to continue carrying night soil, because she had no money and without work she couldn't even get a meal.

Li Shiru still left early and returned late, working until midnight each day before she could return to the Educated Youth site.

That day a heavy rainstorm fell; the villagers had already finished work early, but only Li Shiru had to brave the downpour and continue carrying night soil to the fields.

The sky was dark with flashing lightning and thunder; Li Shiru felt a little afraid, and her steps quickened involuntarily.

But as she walked, someone suddenly struck her hard on the neck, and Li Shiru fainted on the spot.

Li Shiru felt someone hoist her up, but her consciousness was already blurred, and she could not resist.

When Li Shiru woke up, she discovered she was actually in the Mountain God Temple at the foot of the mountain.

Because of the destruction of the Four Olds, the Mountain God Temple had long been smashed into a dilapidated state, with only one room that didn't leak.

Because it's relatively far from the village and the location is remote, normally no one comes here; even if Li Shiru called for help, it would be useless.

Li Shiru fearfully looked toward the person who had brought her, and discovered it was actually Wu the Brigade Accountant.

'Awake!' Wu the Brigade Accountant looked at Li Shiru, his eyes full of vicious light.

Li Shiru shrank back in fear, her lips trembling as she said, 'What do you want to do?'

Wu the Brigade Accountant's face bore a ferocious grin: 'What? Of course I'm going to do what you prepared to do to Su Ruo! You love doing this kind of thing, don't you? How come you're scared now that it's your turn?'

Li Shiru felt even more fearful; she wanted to flee, but her hands and feet were bound, so she couldn't run.

She could only shout loudly: 'Don't come over! Don't you know that doing this kind of thing, if caught, gets you executed?'

Wu the Brigade Accountant sneered: 'Because of you, my only son is in prison, and now even my job has been ruined by you; even if I die, I'll drag you, this wretched person, down with me!'

This time Li Shiru was truly frightened; she earnestly begged Wu the Brigade Accountant: 'I beg you, please don't do this, don't do this to me; I'll give you whatever you want, as long as you don't hurt me.'

But Wu the Brigade Accountant directly slapped her hard across the face.

'You aren't feeling proud? You actually dared to go to the county and report me; now I'll let you know what happens when you offend me!'

Accompanied by a clap of thunder, Wu the Brigade Accountant lunged fiercely at Li Shiru.