The Country Maiden: Fields and Leisure-Chapter 101: Gratefulness

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However, what exactly did that Song Family Boy say to make his own daughter’s face change all of a sudden?

Although Jindou and Jinhu, the Jinhoo Brothers, were worried about their father’s condition, seeing Song Chongjin getting so close to their aunt made their expressions change as well. Were they being bullied because the Wang Family had no one to defend them?

They rolled up their sleeves, ready to take action!

Wang Yongzhu quickly realized what was happening and turned to glance at Song Chongjin. He had already stepped back a few paces and had his back turned to her, making it impossible to see his expression. However, she couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off.

At that moment, though, she didn’t have the time to think it over and quickly walked to Old Granny Zhang’s side, "Mother, I won’t be going to town with you today. I’ve got some things to deal with; you go ahead," she said.

Old Granny Zhang felt as though the thing she had been worried about was happening again. Ah, she had always said that good-looking people, regardless of gender, were up to no good.

This Song family kid, her daughter had clearly moved on, yet he still came to flirt, and just like that, her daughter’s heart was stirred once again!

She was so angry she grit her teeth and asked, "Girl, what did he say to you that you won’t even visit your elder brother? Listen to your mother and don’t fall for a man’s sweet words—that’s all just deceitful nonsense!"

After hearing Old Granny Zhang’s words, Jindou and Jinhu looked at their aunt with a mix of disappointment and estrangement.

They had thought their aunt had changed for the better, but it seemed she was the same as before; whenever she saw Song Chongjin, she would forget everything else, even such a crucial matter as their own brother’s unknown fate.

Wang Yongzhu couldn’t say much. Whether what Song Chongjin said was true or not still couldn’t be confirmed. If she brought it up, with Old Granny Zhang’s temperament, she’d likely start a commotion. If it turned out to be true, the person who wanted to harm them might be alerted, which would ruin everything.

Keeping silent, however, meant that Old Granny Zhang would probably insist on watching over her today, not allowing her to go anywhere.

The hurting of someone would definitely leave traces, and the longer the delay, who knew if that person might try to eliminate the evidence?

After thinking for a moment, she leaned into Old Granny Zhang’s ear and whispered, "Song Chongjin said that there might be something fishy about Brother’s injury. I’m not sure if it’s true or not, but I want to go up the mountain to have a look. Don’t make any noise about this, go to town with Jindou and them. Tell Father about it so he’s aware!"

Old Granny Zhang’s eyebrows shot up, and she was about to scold, but Wang Yongzhu quickly covered her mouth, "Mother, don’t shout! If it’s true, we wouldn’t want to alert that person, would we? Pretend you don’t know anything and hurry along!"

Coming to her senses, Old Granny Zhang realized this wasn’t the time to make a fuss—this was a serious matter. They had to go find the head of the household.

But she was worried about Wang Yongzhu, "Zhuzhu, I’m worried about you going up the mountain alone—"

As she spoke, she glanced at Song Chongjin with a snort. Especially being near that Song Family Boy, in this big mountain where there was no one for miles around, if he had foul intentions, her daughter’s life could be ruined.

"I’ll bring Jinpan with me up the mountain," Wang Yongzhu quickly suggested a solution. "Mother, if we delay any further, it’ll be noon. You should go now; Father and the others are waiting for your delivery of food!"

At that, Old Granny Zhang indeed could not afford any further delays, and thinking about how reliable her elder daughter had been these past days, especially just now, barely giving Song Chongjin a second glance, it seemed she truly had changed.

As long as she wasn’t bewitched by that Song kid, with her daughter’s current physique, the average person wouldn’t be able to take advantage of her. Thinking this, Old Granny Zhang felt somewhat reassured, called out to the still disgruntled Jindou brothers, and left with frequent backward glances.

After watching Old Granny Zhang and the others walk away, Wang Yongzhu finally turned back with a serious expression, "What you said earlier about something being wrong—what exactly was it? Did you find any evidence?"

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If it was really someone who deliberately hurt Wang Yongfu, given the severity of his injury, I’m afraid that person wanted to take Wang Yongfu’s life!

Who is it that holds such deep hatred for Wang Yongfu, or rather, the Wang Family? Who would be so cruel and ruthless?

Song Chongjin turned his head back, his expression calm but serious, "Yesterday, when I was moving rocks, I noticed something was wrong. It hasn’t rained recently, so how could the rocks up there have tumbled down? The mud on that rock was still fresh; it was obvious it had just been pried loose. I had my suspicions yesterday, but I was worried I might be mistaken. In the afternoon, I went up the mountain again to check."

"Not far above the spot where Brother Yongfu was hurt, I found where the rock was supposed to be, and indeed, it had been recently levered out. Although it was disguised with dead branches and mud, the person must have been too panicked to cover it properly, allowing me to discover it. It was too late when I came down the mountain yesterday, so I went early this morning to find Brother Yongping. He hadn’t returned, and I was afraid Auntie wouldn’t believe me, so..."

Song Chongjin was explaining his actions and why he sought out Wang Yongzhu.

Listening, Wang Yongzhu naturally understood. Song Chongjin was reminding her that he had no improper thoughts toward her; he was simply looking out for her family on behalf of Fourth Brother.

Regardless of why, the Wang Family accepts this kindness.

Wang Yongzhu solemnly bowed to Song Chongjin, her first deep bow in all these days, "Brother Song, thank you for informing us about the strange circumstances. Otherwise, we would still be in the dark, unaware that there is a villain behind us ready to harm us!" frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓

Song Chongjin was stunned for a moment, hurriedly stepping aside. A trace of emotion finally appeared on his calm face as he pulled a corner of his mouth into a smile and whispered, "I already owe you—your family—so this small matter is not worth mentioning!"

At this moment, Wang Yongzhu wished she could fly up the mountain herself to see what was going on, so she did not stand on ceremony, "In a while, I will trouble Brother Song to lead me up the mountain. I want to see it for myself."

Song Chongjin knew this was only natural and nodded in agreement.

Wang Yongzhu asked him to wait and hurried through the door into the house.

Watching her disappear behind the door, Song Chongjin discreetly let out a long breath, something fleeting in his eyes before regaining composure.

He just stared inexplicably at the Wang Family’s main gate, lost in thought.

Soon, the sound of footsteps came from inside, and Song Chongjin quickly composed himself, just in time to see the door open and Wang Yongzhu emerge with a small basket on her back.

He looked at Wang Yongzhu with a puzzled expression. Although the conversation she had with Old Granny Zhang was in a low voice, being a hunter by trade, his ears were naturally more sensitive than most, and he overheard bits and pieces of the mother-daughter exchange.

Didn’t they agree to bring Jinpan? Why isn’t she bringing him now? Could it be?

Song Chongjin’s gaze darkened.

Wang Yongzhu didn’t think as much as Song Chongjin did and casually explained, "I was going to bring Jinpan originally, but this matter is too important. Before we have solid evidence, it’s better not to involve the child. I’m afraid he might let something slip!"

Song Chongjin nodded and remained silent, whether he believed her or not was beyond Wang Yongzhu’s control.

Although she had that vexing rural love mission, it wasn’t within the scope of her current concerns.

They say only with food and warmth can one think of ’that’—the Wang Family is barely managing to eat their fill now, only getting to taste meat during festivals or New Year’s.

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