The cannon fodder heiress embarks on the path of cultivation.

Chapter 204 The Aftermath of Liu Lili's Fall into the Water (Part 2)

204 Liu Lili's drowning follow-up 2

"Wang Baozi, you..."

Liu Jiajia stared wide-eyed at the man in front of her, her face full of disbelief.

She never expected that Wang Baozi would show her such blatant disrespect in public!

At that moment, Liu Jiajia felt as if she had been slapped hard across the face, and it stung. What made her even angrier and more jealous was Liu Lili standing to the side.

Why?

Why does Liu Lili always seem to have all the good things happen to her?

Why is she like a pitiful creature abandoned by fate, suffering injustice and neglect everywhere?

From childhood, my parents always favored boys over girls, reserving the best resources in the family for my younger brother and older brother.

Not only that, but in order to raise enough money for her brothers' betrothal gifts, her parents cruelly forced her to get married early.

But what did she do wrong?

Is it simply because she is a girl?

This unfair treatment filled Liu Jiajia's heart with pain and resentment.

Once, Liu Jiajia was the first to fall for Wang Baozi. At that time, Wang Baozi was handsome and charming, which deeply attracted her.

However, in the end, Wang Baozi chose Liu Lili and even got engaged to her. At that moment, Liu Jiajia's heart shattered into countless pieces, and she could only silently bury this feeling deep in her heart.

Later, when Liu Jiajia learned that Wang Baozi and Liu Lili had broken off their engagement, hope rekindled in her heart. After all, she had saved Wang Baozi's life during this time, and she thought that, based on this life-saving grace and their long-standing friendship, Wang Baozi would surely consider marrying her.

However, reality dealt her another cruel blow.

Although Wang Baozi and Liu Lili had separated, he still treated Liu Jiajia very well, showing her great care and concern.

However, whenever the topic of marriage came up, Wang Baozi would always evade the question and never mention it again. This made Liu Jiajia increasingly anxious, and at the same time, she developed a deep resentment towards Wang Baozi.

She couldn't understand why, despite all her efforts, she couldn't get the results she wanted.

Am I really destined to grow old alone like this?

I've hinted at it to Wang Baozi more than once, but that guy is like a block of wood, completely oblivious.

He usually obeys her every word, but when it comes to something as important as marriage, he pretends to be deaf and dumb and acts confused.

This infuriated Liu Jiajia. She felt resentful and hateful towards Wang Baozi, and also took her anger out on Liu Lili.

In Liu Jiajia's opinion, if it weren't for Liu Lili's interference, how could Wang Baozi not want to marry her?

Later, when he learned that Liu Lili was engaged again, Wang Baozi completely broke down.

That night, he got completely drunk and became incoherent.

And at that moment, by a twist of fate, Liu Jiajia appeared in front of him.

Originally, Liu Jiajia thought that since that was the case, she might as well go with the flow and make the best of a bad situation.

However, unexpectedly, at the crucial moment, Wang Baozi suddenly came to his senses, turned around and left without saying a word, leaving Liu Jiajia standing there alone, so angry that she gritted her teeth and wished she could kill Wang Baozi immediately.

It was only at that moment that Liu Jiajia finally understood that Wang Baozi had always deeply loved Liu Lili. Unfortunately, because of her interference, their marriage fell through and ultimately ended in annulment.

Since then, Wang Baozi seemed to have become a different person, indulging in gambling day and night. Watching Wang Baozi's gradual decline, Liu Jiajia also lost interest and patience in him, even feeling that such a man was not good enough for her.

However, despite the difficult situation, Liu Jiajia never gave up on using Wang Baozi. Unfortunately, Wang Baozi no longer treated her with the same enthusiasm as before, and his attitude had become lukewarm.

Fortunately, as long as Liu Jiajia mentions the kindness he showed her by saving her life years ago, Wang Baozi will agree to most of her requests, except for marriage.

Whenever she recalls this, Liu Jiajia grits her teeth in hatred, almost dying of anger.

Just recently, Liu Jiajia heard that Wang Baozi had once again begun to pursue Liu Lili, who had been rejected twice in marriage.

This news struck Liu Jiajia like a bolt from the blue, leaving her feeling extremely angry and resentful.

Therefore, today, Liu Jiajia, who was furious, went straight to Liu Lili and had a fierce argument with her.

Because she was too emotional at the time, she didn't pay attention to her surroundings and impulsively pushed Liu Lili.

At this moment, seeing Wang Baozi choose to believe Liu Lili's words without hesitation or condition, Liu Jiajia's heart felt as if it had been drenched in boiling water, and the pain and discomfort were indescribable.

In her rage, she could no longer contain her fury and roared at Wang Baozi with all her might.

"Why? Why is that? What is it about me that I can't compare to Liu Lili? Back then, I was the one who risked everything to save your life, and you swore that you would abandon Liu Lili because of me, your savior. But what about now?"

You went and bothered her again! What do I lack compared to her? Whether it's looks, figure, or personality, I'm clearly far superior to her in every way. How could you be so blind as to refuse to choose me?

Liu Jiajia questioned the man in front of her with a hoarse voice, her beautiful face already blurred with tears.

At this moment, the villagers who were watching from the sidelines began to whisper among themselves.

One of the village bachelors muttered enviously, "Wow, there's so much going on here! Look at Liu Jiajia, she's clearly driven mad by love turned to hate. Tsk tsk tsk, she's really something! I never thought that brat Wang Baozi would have two women fighting over him, he's got quite the luck with women!"

As soon as he said that, the people around him burst into laughter again. Some laughed so hard they were doubled over, while others shook their heads helplessly.

Someone else glared at him angrily and scolded, "Can't you shut your mouth? Can't you see they're about to fight? And here you are, stirring things up! Didn't you see the captain's murderous gaze darting this way? You still have the nerve to keep spouting nonsense!"

After being scolded by everyone, the single man instantly fell silent.

Just then, he suddenly felt a sharp gaze coming from the captain's direction, like a sharp sword piercing straight at him.

In an instant, he felt a tremor run through his body, and the words that were about to come out were swallowed back down. He dared not utter another word.

The captain frowned, his face contorted in pain. He rubbed his temples, his eyes fixed on the chaotic scene before him, feeling utterly frustrated.

He really wanted to turn around and leave, putting this mess behind him, but when he saw those faces flushed red from arguing, his desire to escape instantly vanished.

These young girls, how come they have so many troubles!

One by one, they seemed to be so full and bored that they argued and quarreled over trivial matters all day long.

The captain thought to himself that he had to assign them more heavy tasks such as clearing land so that they wouldn't have the energy to keep causing trouble like this.

However, those who stood by and watched the spectacle were completely unaware of the miserable life that awaited them in the days to come.

Just then, the captain, who had been silent all along, finally couldn't hold back any longer. He took a deep breath and then shouted in a deep voice, "Enough! Stop arguing! Tell me, how exactly do you guys plan to resolve this matter?"

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable authority that instantly silenced the noisy scene.

Upon hearing the captain's words, everyone fell silent, except for Chu Jiuyue, who continued unhurriedly, "Mother, Uncle, look at this. A man as handsome and elegant as the captain is constantly bogged down in these trivial matters. Isn't that a waste of his talents?"

As she spoke, she cast a regretful glance at the captain.

Upon hearing this, Mo's mother was quite surprised. She looked at Chu Jiuyue with a puzzled expression, not understanding why she would suddenly say such a thing.

Faced with the puzzled look in Mo's mother's eyes, Chu Jiuyue appeared remarkably calm and composed. She smiled slightly and kindly began to explain her thoughts.

After hearing Chu Jiuyue's explanation, Mo's mother was both annoyed and amused, feeling helpless towards this quirky girl.

"This is the responsibility of the brigade leader, there's really no other way. He not only has to worry about the villagers' daily lives, such as food, clothing, housing, transportation, and sanitation, but also has to properly handle all kinds of conflicts and disputes in the village! Back then, if he hadn't been injured in that accident, he might be in a higher and better position now, sigh..." Mother Mo said with a sigh and deep emotion.

"Mom, please don't think like that! Look at it from another angle. Luckily, he was injured back then, otherwise he wouldn't have had the chance to come back here. Although this position might be a bit beneath his talents, at least he's safe and sound, right?"

Chu Jiuyue calmly turned her gaze toward the direction of the captain, and then responded to Mo's mother's words with great composure.

Upon hearing Chu Jiuyue's words, Mo's mother's previously dull eyes instantly lit up. She looked at Chu Jiuyue with excitement and admiration, nodding repeatedly in agreement: "Yes, yes, yes, my daughter-in-law is so insightful! You're absolutely right!"

Seeing his mother agree with his wife's point of view so quickly, Mo Wenchen couldn't help but feel a little amused and exasperated.

He looked helplessly at the two incredibly compatible women in front of him, and for a moment he didn't know how to join the conversation.

Although their conversation was not loud, it clearly reached the ears of the battalion commander not far away. The battalion commander stood there quietly, listening to their conversation thoughtfully.

Although he has retired from the military, the keen perception honed during his military career remains.

Looking back, the brigade leader couldn't help but feel emotional.

He was once one of the best in the team, possessing outstanding military skills and fearless courage.

However, a serious injury rendered him unable to undertake high-intensity, high-risk missions. Faced with this reality, he had to make the difficult decision to retire from the military and return home.

In fact, with his experience and talent, he could have stayed in the team to do clerical work, but his passion and love for the battlefield made him resolutely choose to leave.

At this moment, when he heard Chu Jiuyue's words, he couldn't help but feel a resonance in his heart.

What she said was not without reason; there are indeed some potential hidden dangers in the current situation.

Perhaps, as his niece-in-law said, his departure wasn't necessarily a terrible thing. Thinking of this, the captain slowly pulled himself out of his thoughts and refocused his attention on the scene before him.

The captain nodded to himself in agreement with his niece-in-law's remarks.

He had always carried a lingering regret in his heart because he was forced to leave his beloved unit.

But at that very moment, those slight regrets seemed to be blown away by a gentle breeze, disappearing without a trace. At the same time, his opinion of his niece-in-law also subtly changed, and he couldn't help but feel more appreciation and respect for her.

The captain is more or less aware of the current environment and situation.

He knew that in such a complex and ever-changing context, many people chose to protect themselves and live a peaceful life; some even betrayed their relatives and friends for their own benefit, and some were so insane that they would exchange the lives of their own parents for personal gain.

The brigade leader was not unaware of these ugly phenomena; he simply hadn't been willing to think about them deeply in the past.

However, at this moment, after hearing his nephew's wife's words, he felt a strange sense of relief deep in his heart, as if the obsession that had been lingering in his heart for so long had vanished into thin air.

The captain thought to himself: Since that's the case, I might as well continue to do my job conscientiously—be a good captain and do my best to protect this land.

After all, no matter where they are, isn't their ultimate goal to defend their homeland and build their country?

There is no difference in essence.

Therefore, the captain, who used to be annoyed by these trivial matters, now showed more tolerance and patience in the face of the fierce argument between the two families.

However, when he witnessed what Liu Jiajia's family had done, he was still filled with contempt and disdain.

Just as the two sides were arguing fiercely, the captain suddenly shouted angrily, "Shut up, both of you!"

The roar was like a thunderclap from a clear sky, instantly silencing the two families who were arguing.

They turned their terrified gazes to the battalion commander, only then suddenly remembering his decisive and efficient style of doing things and his fearsome iron-fisted methods. One by one, they couldn't help but tremble involuntarily.

The captain then said, "Alright, stop arguing! Each of you should share your thoughts on how to properly resolve this matter..."

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