My Beloved Super Fierce Wife
Chapter 397 ... I feel something’s wrong

Chapter 397: 397 ... I feel something’s wrong

Gu Yingzhou furrowed his brow.

He did not agree with what his grandfather had said.

He looked out the window.

Though the sun was shining brightly, it gave him an ill feeling.

Considering what Xing Zhen had said, that ominous premonition grew even stronger.

Gu Yingzhou was particularly sensitive to the prediction of fortune and misfortune.

He had avoided several disasters by relying on his profound and mysterious intuition.

He immediately took it seriously.

He turned to his grandfather, his expression solemn, and said, "Grandfather, I have a bad feeling..."

The Ruan family patriarch understood his grandson and knew that Gu Yingzhou was not one to make groundless speculations.

He suddenly stood up.

"Let’s go, we’ll talk in the study room."

Gu Yingzhou informed Xiuying in the kitchen and then headed to the study room.

What they talked about remained a secret between the two of them.

After that day had passed,

The Ruan family noticeably kept a low profile.

All valuables at home were put away.

Calligraphy, vases, and treasured books... All were quietly transferred and stored away in secret places.

On the surface, everything appeared to be upright and honorable.

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As the winds of Sea City began to raise waves, the Shuangshan Brigade was also stirred up by the return of Comrade Zhang Hongyan to the village.

During this period, the pressure on the third branch of the Lin Family was immense.

With the daughter-in-law not having returned, Lin Shou and the others felt uneasy at heart.

They feared any sudden changes!

Hearing that Zhang Hongyan was to be released today, Lin Qingya and Lin Xiaojing both took the day off.

Even Lin Anan from the county came back with her husband and son.

Ever since the Shuangshan Brigade became well-known, the younger generation of Lin Family had been increasingly successful, and Lin Anan’s status in her husband’s family had skyrocketed.

Not only did she control the family’s finances, but her in-laws, husband, and son were also obedient to her.

Moreover, she frequently received visits from her three fortunate and wealthy brothers and her nieces and nephews, who would bring gifts.

The neighbors were incredibly envious of her!

In the past, they always said that Lin Anan, a girl from the countryside, married into the Meng Family and was enjoying great fortune.

But since the Lin Family prospered, everything had changed.

It became that the Meng Family was lucky to have married a daughter-in-law from a generous and good-natured family.

However, human nature is complex.

Not everyone is good-hearted.

There are many who kick others when they are down.

After Zhang Hongyan was taken away by the police, Lin Anan truly felt this.

First was the change in attitude from her mother-in-law.

Being cautious of her daughter-in-law’s family brothers, nieces, and nephews, the old lady Zheng’s disdain wasn’t very apparent.

She awkwardly said, "I went out today, and everyone was asking me about your third sister-in-law’s matter.

Anan, what does your family think about this? This kind of thing..."

Before she could finish, old lady Zheng was startled by the coldness in Lin Anan’s eyes.

Lin Anan was someone who always had a smile for others.

When she suddenly turned cold, the impact was unusually strong.

"What’s there to think about? The matter hasn’t been settled yet!"

"Besides, no matter what, the third sister-in-law is family, even if she really did commit that act, she’s still one of the Lin Family."

After finding out the details of the incident, Tangtang had told her about the third sister-in-law’s situation, giving her an advanced warning.

She was extremely shocked and couldn’t understand the situation of her sister-in-law daring to commit murder.

But she would never go as far as to sever relations with her sister-in-law.

If she dared, her mother would take an anti-bandit knife and go to the county to cut off her head!

Besides, she never had such thoughts in the first place.

The fortune of a person is predestined, and one must not forget kindness.

The three sisters-in-law have been so kind to her, and she could never repay them in one lifetime. She couldn’t offer much help, but at the very least, she couldn’t let them down.

Seeing her daughter-in-law’s pale complexion and sheepish expression, Old Madam Zheng was struck.

She patted her mouth lightly and immediately spoke up for Lin Anan.

"It’s my fault for speaking thoughtlessly. I was just worried that this could affect the two little ones at home..."

Lin Anan was not comforted and continued coldly, "The ones most affected are Qingya and Xiaojing. The two little ones at home are far removed from this, what impact could it have on them?"

She let out a snort of derision, her tone laced with scorn.

"To speak unpleasantly, once I’m gone, who knows if our familial relations can be maintained."

Why didn’t she say this when she was being taken care of at all times?!

People are just pragmatic.

Old Madam Zheng felt stifled by her daughter-in-law’s rebuke.

But she also knew she’d hit Anan’s sore spot and didn’t dare to flare up.

She could only keep on smiling apologetically, "Don’t say such unlucky things, the situation you mentioned won’t happen."

Fearing her daughter-in-law harbored a grudge, Old Madam Zheng continued:

"I was influenced by the gossiping women outside today. I won’t say such things in the future, don’t be angry.

Your third sister-in-law had an incident, I don’t know how her family is now, maybe you and Shichang should visit another day?"

Seeing that her mother-in-law was truly remorseful, Lin Anan didn’t press the point.

She agreed with a word.

Later, when neighbors spoke ill of the Lin Family, Old Madam Zheng would fight with them in defense of the family’s honor.

Lin Anan bought a pound of pork and made her mother-in-law’s favorite dish, stewed pork with glass noodles.

Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law reconciled.

But back to the main story.

Hearing that the third sister-in-law was returning to the village today, Lin Anan and her husband, Meng Shichang, went back to Shuangshan Brigade.

When Zhang Hongyan was brought back by the police comrades, Shuangshan Brigade was abuzz.

Yang Chunfang was excited to finally have something to criticize the Lin Family for and laughed with arms crossed in triumph.

"The murderer is back! Since when can a murderer return to the village?

With a murderer in our midst, who will guarantee our safety?"

Her first two sentences rang out loud and clear.

The latter half was muttered under her breath, audible only to a few nearby.

At this time, the police comrades were highly credible.

Few people dared to cause a scene in front of them.

However, what Yang Chunfang said did indeed sway the judgment of certain villagers.

"...Chunfang has a point; Xiaojing’s mother did commit murder, having her stay in the village really does make people anxious," whispered a woman who was close to Yang Chunfang.

Other people also started expressing their opinions in a babble.

The two police comrades who brought Zhang Hongyan back to the village, one older and one younger.

The young policeman had a stern expression.

"Do any of you comrades have any objection to the Organization’s decision?" he asked coldly.

"The judgment of this case was made by the Organization based on current laws and regulations, taking into account the motive, circumstances, the nature of the crime, and its social danger, among other factors, and was both lawful and reasonable."

"Regarding the victim, Lin Qingya, Comrade Zhang Hongyan acted in self-defense and bears no legal responsibility."

"The other victim, Mao Laizi, who is suspected of threats, intimidation, and blackmail, was counterattacked..."

The young policeman stated the basis and results of the case judgment with an expressionless face.

Afterward, he turned specifically to Yang Chunfang and a few other women, asking, "...Do any of you comrades have any further objections?"

The women flanking Yang Chunfang shook their heads blankly.

They didn’t understand a thing!

They only knew they had no objections to the Organization’s decisions.

Yang Chunfang’s face stiffened, silently cursing the few women beside her for being too timid.

Cui Fang felt guilty toward the Lin Family and saw a chance to repay a kindness.

She immediately stepped forward.

Her verbal assault was aimed directly at Yang Chunfang.

"Is Guohui’s mother still not satisfied?"

"If you have any grievances, speak up. The Organization isn’t authoritarian and respects the opinions of our people.

Don’t repress it and spread all sorts of gossip in the village, behaving like bugs in a cesspit."