Chapter 79

Xu Ran didn’t want to do anything to the people of the Xu Family. He didn’t want to have any relationship with those people, either, but he would never let them hurt the people he cared about.

Xu Ran originally planned to go to the town to get the medicine from Liu Tong, but since the village head said that he would deal with this matter, he agreed and gave up going to town in the morning.

However,  Xu Ran didn’t go straight home. Instead, he went to Wu Mei’s and the other families and invited them to accompany Liu Tong.

Hearing that Liu Tong was injured, Wu Mei and the others were naturally angry. They rolled up their sleeves and wanted to go to get even with Xu Cheng.

Xu Ran tried to stop them, “Don’t worry. Go to my house first. I’ve already told the village head to give me an clear-cut resolution on this matter. If he can’t settle it, I’ll go to Yamen to sue him.”

In the eyes of ordinary people, going to Yamen was a big deal, but every time it came to Xu Ran, it was like something as easy as going to visit his spouse’ parents. It was really unbelievable.

Wu Mei and the others went to his house with Xu Ran. Xu Ran told Liu Tong about the situation. He let the children go out to play. Then all the adults waited at home for the village head to come over.

The village head didn’t keep them waiting for long. Soon, he brought a group of people over including the Xu Family and the elders of several clans. These people seldom came out, and even the last time when Xu Ran separated with the Xu Family, they didn’t show up.

Besides them, Xu Ran also saw Doctor Liu, who was his most important witness.

Xu Ran greeted them politely, and then they went to the yard. The village head started talking about the event after everyone was seated.

Of course, the Xu Family would not admit it because they knew that once they did so, the clan would give them punishment; besides, Liu Tong’s injury would require them money for the medicine.

Elder Daddy Xu started to roll on the ground while screaming again, stating that their family, old or young were being bullied by Xu Ran.

Hearing this, Wu Mei burst into laughter, “Xu Houcai’s spouse, I’ve never seen someone so shameless like you. You’re just over forty years old. You said that you’re old and your son, Xu Cheng, is already over twenty, while you claimed that he is still young. Aren’t you afraid of being laughed at？“

There were many people around to watch the scene, most of whom were standing by Wu Mei’s side. Thus even being so thick-skinned, Elder Daddy Xu felt a little ashamed for himself now.

One of the elders of the clan couldn’t stand this chaotic scene anymore and criticized Elder Daddy Xu, “What do you look like? You neither respect the old nor cherish the young. If this news spreads out, does our Xu Village still have face? What should people in the neighboring villages think of us? Humph!”

This clan elder was already in his eighties, but his words were indeed full of air and solemnity. All of the people who were chattering there shut up.

The village head also smiled with embarrassment. Then he said, “Xu Houcai, whether the injury on Liu Tong’s forehead is real or not, we can just ask Doctor Liu about it. As a doctor, he definitely won’t lie. Doctor Liu, tell us, please.”

Although Doctor Liu didn’t want to get involved in this kind of matter, he was still a member of the village after all. Xu Ran didn’t treat him unfairly and paid him for his work. He just needed to speak the plain truth, so Doctor Liu confirmed, “Village head, fellow villagers, the wound on the head of Xu Ran’s spouse’ was indeed bandaged by me. It was indeed a blunt injury. It also means that he was injured by a sickle, because there is a deep wound in the head and it should be stabbed by a sickle.”

After hearing Doctor Liu’s professional explanation, everyone present started to believe that Liu Tong was indeed injured by a sickle.

Apart from Elder Daddy Xu, no one else in the Xu Family had said a word.

The village head turned to Xu Cheng, “Xu Cheng, did you hurt Liu Tong with a sickle? Tell us yourself.”

“No,” Xu Cheng denied firmly.

“Xu Cheng, you are a man. You should have the courage to take the blame for what you have done. You have indeed bullied a Ge’er, but you dare not admit the fact. What kind of man are you? ”

Hearing Xu Cheng’s denial, the village head was angry. He had made everything about the case clear. Everyone had known that Liu Tong was indeed injured in the Xu Family by a sickle, but it was not clear who was the person that did it. Although Liu Tong said it was Xu Cheng, there was no way to prove it if Xu Cheng denied it. After all, no one saw it at that time.

Xu Ran wanted to settle the matter early enough so that he could go to get medicine in the town for Liu Tong. He took a few steps forward and looked at Xu Cheng closely, “Xu Cheng, let me ask you a question. It is true my spouse was injured in your house. You can’t deny this. Since you said that it was not done by you, then tell me who did it.”

Xu Cheng felt difficult to answer Xu Ran, but he wouldn’t admit that he hurt Liu Tong. Actually at the moment when he hurt Liu Tong, he regretted it. Xu Cheng looked around and noticed Zhang Yue, who was standing by his side all the time. He suddenly pushed Zhang Yue and said, “It’s him. He hurt Liu Tong. He has been jealous that Liu Tong is better off than him, so he wanted to kill him and marry Xu Ran himself.”

As soon as Xu Cheng spoke out, not only Zhang Yue, but also the others present were stunned. None of them expected Xu Cheng to give such an answer.

Zhang Yue was his spouse by law, and he was also the biological daddy of their two children. Xu Cheng, a man, had actually pushed his spouse out at such a time. Not only that, he also ruined the reputation of a Ge’er.

Xu Houcai and Elder Daddy Xu reacted the fastest after hearing Xu Cheng’s words. They hurriedly gave their support to their son, indicating that what their son said was true.

Xu Ran did not expect to get such a result. He touched his forehead helplessly. Seeing the fool had such a brother, Xu Ran could not help wondering how many evils he had made in his last life so that he got this result today.

At the same time, it was hard for others present to say anything more, for it was, after all, about their own family internal affairs. It took Zhang Yue quite some time to make clear what was happening. He immediately jumped up to his feet and hurled abuse at Xu Cheng.  He recounted the whole story about how Liu Tong was injured yesterday. Even the past scandal of his being beaten by Xu Cheng was made public. At this moment, Zhang Yue was so disappointed that he had made up his mind to break up with Xu Cheng.

Xu Ran took a glance at Zhang Yue. He knew that from the beginning, he was a man who adored vanity and coveted wealth. At that time, he lived a happy and glorious life. He did nothing all day and no one dared o provoke him. Instead, he often bullied Liu Tong.

But now, perhaps because he just recovered from his serious injuries, he looked pale and was in low spirit. More obviously, his strength had been worn away, and he could no longer be proud of himself.

From the current situation, the case was not so simple just about Liu Tong’s injury. Xu Ran quietly listened to Zhang Yue, who was still accusing Xu Cheng. Zhang Yue was not stupid. He just sometimes couldn’t control himself.

Zhang Yue gave Xu Cheng absolute hell. With so many people watching, Xu Cheng didn’t dare to beat Zhang Yue again no matter how angry he was.

At last, Zhang Yue finished his scolding, and he announced, “Village head, I want to divorce Xu Cheng. Or if our life continues, I will definitely be killed by him.”

It was not that there was no divorce here, but so far no one had ever divorced in their Xu Village. Therefore, upon hearing what Zhang Yue said, the people present were all against her, because if the news spread, the Xu Village would lose face!

The Xu Family had never thought that Zhang Yue would be so bold to propose divorce. Xu Cheng was so angry that his eyes were red. He could not undestand how Zhang Yue dared to humiliate him in front of so many people and how he himself could go on living in the Xu Village in the future.

As for Elder Daddy Xu, he just  went straight to beat Zhang Yue.  Zhang Yue, however, stood still and didn’t move at all. He let Elder Daddy Xu beat him while he kept repeating that Liu Tong was indeed injured by Xu Cheng with a sickle and he was the witness.

At the same time, Zhang Yue’s eyes were focused on Xu Ran. Xu Ran, however, was not that kind-hearted. He didn’t intend to have anything to do with it. Therefore, he said to the village head, “Village head, after all, this is a family affair of others, and it is not good for us to involve in it. Now that there is a witness who has proved that Xu Cheng is the one who hurt my spouse, should the village head let Xu Cheng give us a solution for it?”

The village head understood what Xu Ran meant. He coughed a few times to stop the chaos situation around. Then he said, “Xu Cheng, this person was injured by you and you must pay for his medicine. Doctor Liu will write down the consultation fee when he changes fresh dressing for Liu Tong’s wound. Xu Ran, when you go to buy medicine in the town, ask the drugstore to write a note and bring it to me. Later, I’ll go to Xu Cheng’s family to collect the money and give it to you. As for Zhang Yue’s divorce request, I’m afraid you’ll have to invite your dad and daddy to come. Although I’m the village head, it’s not proper for me to make such a decision. That’s all. Let’s call it a day. ”

Being not able to go on watching the show, some people felt it was a pity. However, what they had heard today was enough for them to chat about it for a long time.

When the elders of the clans left, they scolded Zhang Yue and Xu Cheng ,”Shameless and immoral!” and then they left angrily.

After everyone left, the village head sighed in relief, “Xu Ran, you’ve found me a big trouble!”

Xu Ran rubbed his nose, “Village head, I am sorry. I didn’t expect things to turn out like this. I’ve troubled you today. You should eat at my house in the afternoon. Give me the chance to say sorry to you, ok?”

Xu Ran required sincerely, and the village head did not refuse. This matter has yet to be resolved and another thing has happened.

Liu Tong had been silent all the time and his wound was still hurting, but he was feeling more uncomfortable in his heart. Xu Cheng had just told him that Zhang Yue wanted to marry Xu Ran, and now Zhang Yue indeed proposed to divorce Xu Cheng.

Xu Ran supposed that Liu Tong was headache, so he asked him to go to the house to rest. He just asked Wu Mei and the others to help him prepare supper.

Liu Tong didn’t try to explain anything and went back to the house.