"I went to take a look just now. Xie Guang's nose has completely turned into a lump of rotten meat, and there are only a few teeth left. He's still in a daze."
"What kind of place is the county jail?" asked Old Sixth Chen. Even a good man would lose a layer of skin if he was sent in. He wouldn't even be able to last three days like this.
If Village Chief really wants the best for him, he might as well give him a quick death now."
"Hmph, he asked for it!"
Zhang Liang put down the chopper and spat at Xie Guang.
Cough cough!
Xie Guang, who was originally in a semi-conscious state, suddenly coughed violently and struggled desperately.
"What happened?"
The village chief looked at his son, who was guarding beside him.
"I don't know either. He was fine just now, but he suddenly started to struggle for his life."
Liu Tie said innocently.
"Old Tan! Come here quickly!"
The village chief shouted at the crowd.
Old Tan usually made a living by picking herbs. He could be considered a barefoot doctor in the village. He could usually treat the villagers 'small illnesses, but he could not do anything about Xie Guang's injuries.
"Boss, what's wrong with him?"
" What?" Guan Hanyan looked at Xie Guang's twisted limbs and felt a little scared." Is he possessed by a ghost?"
"There are no ghosts in this world!" "He just choked on the blood," explained Qin Feng.
Xie Guang's face was hit by a stool, and his nose and mouth were filled with blood.
It was still alright when he was lying on the ground earlier, and the blood had already flowed to the ground. Now that he was tied up, the blood would flow down his throat, and it would be strange if it did not choke his air intake.
If Qin Feng had reminded him at this time, Xie Guang might still have a chance of survival.
However, he stood there without moving.
After being educated by modern civilization for so many years, Qin Feng valued human life very much.
Even though Xie Guang had come to his house to extort money and steal his things, Qin Feng only felt that Xie Guang was an annoying person. He had never thought of killing Xie Guang before.
But tonight, Qin Feng had the intention to kill.
Because he was hiding behind the door and heard the conversation between Xie Guang and the bald man.
Before tonight, Qin Feng had always treated this world as a game.
However, Xie Guang showed him the cruelty of this world.
This was an era where human lives were worthless.
For a few copper coins, or even just half a cornbread, there would be people who would take risks.
If Tang Dongdong hadn't spun the thread late into the night, his corpse would have been cold by now.
Realizing this, Qin Feng's mentality started to change.
Enduring the discomfort, she coldly watched Xie Guang struggle.
Xie Guang didn't last long and soon died of suffocation.
Runniang, who was hiding in a corner, was also paying attention to Xie Guang with Qin Feng.
Seeing her nominal husband die, she could not help but cry.
There was a trace of sadness and relief on his face, but more of it was confusion.
No matter what Xie Guang's character was like, Xie Guang was still alive, so at least she had a status. Now that Xie Guang was dead, she became a widow.
Nowadays, the fate of widows was tragic.
If a proper lady could not be married off, no one would want a widow.
She couldn't go back to her family.
He had no one to rely on when he was alive, and he was a lonely ghost when he died.
Runniang felt like she was floating in a cold and dark ocean.
He was surrounded by water. There was nothing to cling to or rely on, and he could not see a trace of light.
Just like that, he had no one to rely on and followed the black water flow into the deeper darkness.
Runniang was hiding in a corner and no one noticed her.
But when she cried, everyone looked over.
"Why is she here?"
"She's Xie Guang's wife. She must be here to keep watch for Xie Guang!"
" Thieving woman, what are you howling for? I'll kill you if you continue howling!"
"I should have beaten her to death last time. In the end, Qin Feng's heart softened. Now, it's okay!"
" Where's the rope? Hurry up and tie up the thieving woman. We can't let her escape this time!"
The group of young people thought that Runniang was in cahoots with Xie Guang and shouted to beat her to death.
Runniang seemed to have accepted her fate. She did not beg for mercy or explain. She just kept crying.
Perhaps she did not want to live anymore.
Seeing that someone had already come over with a rope, Qin Feng quickly stood in front of Runniang and said,"She's not with Xie Guang." If she hadn't helped me tonight, our family might have died."
"Yes, Runniang saved me. She's not a bad person."
Tang Dongdong also rushed out to testify.
"Isn't she with Xie Guang? Why did she come to your house in the middle of the night?"
Hunter asked.
"This…"
Qin Feng didn't know how to answer.
Actually, he was also very curious. Why would Runniang appear here in the middle of the night?
"Runniang, don't be afraid. Tell me, why are you here?"
Tang Dongdong squatted down and hugged Runniang as she asked softly.
Runniang was also from Guan Jiawan and knew Guan Hanyan and Tang Dongdong. Perhaps she had met someone familiar, but Runniang gradually calmed down and cried,
"After Big Brother Qin Feng let me go last time, I went back to my maiden family. However, my brother said that I was already married and sent me back.
Behind Xie Guang's house is the old grave. I'm afraid, and I'm also afraid that Xie Guang will come back…Sister Dongdong has to spin every night…Only by leaning against the wall of your house and listening to the sound of the spinning wheel, I'm not so afraid…"
"If you're scared, why don't you come in?"
Tang Dongdong's eyes reddened again when she heard what Runniang said.
"I don't dare…"
"Then what have you been eating for the past few days?" Qin Feng asked.
Xie Guang was a scumbag. He had even snatched her coat and sold it for gambling money. Needless to say, he would not leave her any food.
"Eat wild vegetables." Runniang replied softly.
Towards Runniang, Qin Feng was grateful from the bottom of his heart.
It was not an exaggeration to say that she was his savior.
"If you're willing, you can come and help Hanyan spin in the future. If you're afraid at night, you can squeeze with Xiao'e and Dongdong."
"I'm willing, I'm willing!"
Runniang agreed without hesitation.
Then, she started crying again.
This time, she was crying tears of joy.
It was like a drowning person who suddenly touched hard ground and felt at ease.
But Village Chief frowned and said," Qin Feng, this is not appropriate."
Tang Dongdong was staying at Qin Feng's house, so no one took it seriously.
Because everyone thought that Tang Dongdong would marry Qin Feng sooner or later.
Every day, many women would pass by the door and tease the two of them.
But Runniang was different.
Although Xie Guang gambled everywhere after they got married and did not sleep with her, he was still a virgin and a widow.
Leaving a widow at home would be looked down upon by others.
"There's nothing inappropriate about it."
Qin Feng insisted." I'll build a shed in the courtyard tomorrow and make a few more spinning wheels. When the time comes, aunties and sisters-in-law can come over and help Hanyan spin. I'll pay you."
The women's attention was immediately diverted, and they all asked about the salary and whether they were going to take care of food.
The village chief sighed and arranged for the young man to carry the corpse away.
When Liu Tie lifted the body, Zhang Liang saw a round brand on the bald man's wrist.
Her heart skipped a beat, and sweat dripped down her face.