Liu Xiangli was terrified, her pretty face turning pale. She hadn't expected this to happen so soon.
She had thought this little rascal, deep down, was not bad, she had thought she was lucky enough to escape, she had thought...
Not expecting, not expecting that she was still walking into the tiger's den, this little rascal was actually planning to forcibly consummate their marriage.
Liu Xiangli, was your chastity, preserved for 26 years, destined to be sullied tonight?
"No, I'd rather die than let him have his way!" Liu Xiangli was resolute, although she was physically weak, she still had the strength to bite her tongue to end her life, but she hesitated again, "Liu Xiangli, if you die like this, who will take care of grandpa and little sister?"
Thinking of her paralyzed grandpa and underage sister, Liu Xiangli was in tears.
"What should I do? What should I do? Should I plead with him, all hearts are made of flesh, maybe I can awaken his conscience?" Liu Xiangli was ready to plead with Li Huai, but found Li Huai was asleep, his head on her chest.
What's going on? Wasn't he planning to consummate the marriage?
How could he consummate the marriage when he was asleep?
"Damn it! Liu Xiangli, he's asleep, isn't that a good thing for you? Are you hoping he truly wants to consummate the marriage with you?"
Although Li Huai was asleep, there was no guarantee that he wouldn't wake up in the middle of the night and attempt to consummate the marriage again. Liu Xiangli didn't dare sleep, but by the wee hours, she couldn't hold out anymore and fell asleep.
She vaguely heard a rooster crow, followed by a sensation of someone touching her stomach..
Liu Xiangli suddenly opened her eyes, sure enough, Li Huai was lying on her stomach, listening to it now and then, flicking it with his fingers sometimes, mumbling, "I've consummated our marriage, should there be a baby in my wife's belly now?"
Liu Xiangli didn't know whether to laugh or cry, does this rascal think sleeping next to a woman for a night amounts to consummating a marriage?
"Don't touch me, go away!" Liu Xiangli pushed Li Huai away, realizing she had regained control of her body, what else was she waiting for, she had to leave this dreaded place as soon as possible.
Just like the night before, Li Huai trailed behind Liu Xiangli, matching her every step forward. The only difference was, this time, Liu Xiangli didn't have a stomachache.
"Li Huai, I warn you, stop following me, or else I won't be polite!" Quite angrily, Liu Xiangli picked up a wooden rod, she figured it wouldn't scare Li Huai.
Surprisingly, after a few steps, Li Huai didn't stick to her like glue anymore.
However, this rascal looked so desolate that Liu Xiangli wondered if she had done something wrong.
Did I do something wrong?
No, she just wanted her freedom. After all, if this rascal didn't follow her around like a clingy bandage, who would hit him with a stick?
Liu Xiangli threw the stick away, she had barely turned around, when she heard Li Huai muttering,
"My parents don't want me, grandpa doesn't want me, nobody in the village likes me, now even my wife doesn't want me, what did I do wrong that y'all hate me so much? You can leave, but don't ever come back!"
Li Huai turned his back on her and squatted down on a large rock.
He had finally married a woman, thinking he would have a home, but his wife didn't like him, wanted to leave, even wanted to hit him with a stick. He wasn't angry, just felt a sense of loss, like he had been abandoned by the world again.
All of a sudden, Liu Xiangli felt that Li Huai was pitiful. He was an orphan, all alone, living in a broken temple.
But so what?
Because of sympathy, should she stay and be his wife?
No way!
In such a desolate place, Liu Xiangli couldn't bear to stay a moment longer.
Liu Xiangli decided to leave. Much to her dismay, Li Huai's image persisted in her mind, refusing to fade.
She knew she was abducted by Li Huai, and she worried those people might seek trouble with him.
She also worried about Li Huai's future. If he stayed here, he would definitely have no promising prospects.
"Damn it! Liu Xiangli, why do you have to meddle in other people's business? Is it just because he saved you? Can't you just reward him later? There's no need to feel in debt to him!"
Liu Xiangli was somewhat confused. Despite its picturesque scenery, for her, this place was unfamiliar and terrifying. No matter where it was, as long as she left here, she could find a way back to Jianghai.
As she was about to reach the edge of the village, hope was within sight and she quickened her steps. Suddenly, a group of people appeared ahead, blocking her path. Liu Xiangli looked up and blanched involuntarily. She didn't remember anyone else, but she remembered Zhang Lao'er.
Exactly, the one leading the group and blocking the road was Zhang Lao'er.
By rights, since Li Huai didn't cure his son's idiocy, he should have demanded the bride last night.
He didn't because he was still holding onto a glimmer of hope. What if his son's idiocy miraculously disappeared? If he went to snatch the bride again, he would offend Li Huai, and thereafter, there would be no peace in Xiaobaikou Village.
In hopes that if Li Huai got to sleep with the bride for one night, then maybe he would let her go more easily the next day.
After all, he was still a kid, everything about this was new to him.
Of course, he wasn't willing to let others sleep with the daughter-in-law he had spent fifty thousand yuan in bride price on. However, this was the only way not to offend Li Huai. Besides, his idiotic son knew nothing. As long as he got a wife who could bear children, that would be enough.
Liu Xiangli quickly turned around, but another group appeared behind her, stopping her again.
"If you're willing to let me go, I can offer you money, lots of it!" Liu Xiangli pretended to remain calm. For her, money was merely a number. If this group really let her go, she would do as she promised.
But would anyone believe her words?
"Miss, I understand you might feel wronged, but I paid fifty thousand yuan in bride price for you to marry my son. Don't worry, if you stay with us, we won't let you suffer any grievances," Zhang Lao'er said helplessly. As his son's illness was not cured, if his daughter-in-law disappeared as well, the loss would be too great.
"Wife, come home with me." Stupid San grinned blissfully upon seeing his wife.
"Hmph! Unless I die, I would never go back with you!" Liu Xiangli said, gritting her teeth.
"Sigh!" Zhang Lao'er let out a sigh. He wasn't heartless, and he understood the law, leaving him somewhat at a loss.
"Uncle, why bother talking to her? Let's catch her first and then decide!" Zhang Yitang shouted, then a group of people surrounded her, attempting to forcibly take Liu Xiangli back.
There were too many people on the other side. Liu Xiangli knew that no matter how much she resisted, it would be in vain, so she decided not to resist. Once again, she fell into deep despair. Was this fate? Liu Xiangli chuckled bitterly, a thin veil of mist formed in her eyes.
"Grandpa, little sister, I'm sorry."
Liu Xiangli suddenly grabbed a sickle, and was about to slash her neck.
This scared everyone, and Zhang Yitang, who was close by, quickly reacted and grabbed the sickle in time. To prevent Liu Xiangli from attempting suicide again, they decided to bind her with rope.
Without even a chance to commit suicide, Liu Xiangli seethed with hatred towards these people.
But there were many other ways to commit suicide, like biting one's tongue off!
Just as Liu Xiangli made up her mind, a furious voice rang out from the crowd.
"Get out of my way, all of you! Who dares to touch my wife? Want to die, do you?!"