The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 198 I’m Just Unreasonably Stubborn!_1

Chapter 198: Chapter 198 I’m Just Unreasonably Stubborn!_1

The crowd tied up Qi Jianguo with multiple hands and feet.

Once He Tiantian saw people arriving, she couldn’t continue beating Qi Jianguo. Anyway, she had already hit him with a dozen or twenty rolls; with her strength, Qi Jianguo wouldn’t die but he would certainly be badly hurt!

Liang Hongyu did this to protect He Tiantian. After all, He Tiantian had hit very hard, and if she had been allowed to continue, Qi Jianguo could have been killed or crippled, which would probably have made He Tiantian culpable.

Even though she no longer had the big stick, Liang Hongyu quickly realized that the truth had come out. What should be done next?

Liang Hongyu hurried over, sat at the head of the bed, and inquired, "Xiao Yan, Girl Tian, what exactly happened?"

Qi Xiaoyan was so scared that she kept crying and convulsing.

He Tiantian wiped the sweat from her forehead and said, "Aunt Liang, Xiao Yan and I were chatting and fell asleep. I heard Xiao Yan crying for help, and I took a stick and hit that dark shadow. I didn’t expect it to be that dog Qi Jianguo."

"Mom..." Qi Xiaoyan choked up, although she was unharmed, she was still terrified for ten minutes.

"Xiao Yan, don’t be afraid. We haven’t suffered any loss. I’ve already beaten up that hooligan." Seeing Qi Xiaoyan crying so miserably, He Tiantian felt guilty and kept comforting her.

Upon hearing He Tiantian’s words, Liang Hongyu was reassured that her daughter was only frightened and hadn’t suffered any harm.

The men outside the room were also relieved.

Zhao Dajiao and several other women came in, comforting and cursing Qi Jianguo.

"Aunt Liang, Director Zhao, Qi Jianguo was the first to play the hooligan, and we can’t just let him off." He Tiantian said, "Tomorrow I will go to the county and formally report Qi Jianguo. I hope all the ladies here can support us in seeking justice!"

"Of course, Qi Jianguo went too far," Zhao Dajiao cursed, and the other women echoed her sentiments.

Inside Qijia Village, the community was still relatively honest, although there were some cowards, there really weren’t any major crimes of murder or rape.

Qi Jianguo came in secretly in the middle of the night with the intention of raping He Tiantian!

It happened that Qi Xiaoyan was also there, and since He Tiantian was formidable, Qi Jianguo’s attempt to steal chickens resulted in losing his rice; he might even end up in jail.

Just then, Qi Shuli arrived with Qi Jianguo’s parents.

Seeing Qi Jianguo swollen and bruised, Qi Shuli felt a pang of heartache and exclaimed, "Who did this? Who was so harsh?"

Qi Dazhu sneered, "My daughter and Girl Tian were almost harmed by this hooligan. Being a hooligan is a serious crime. Tomorrow we’ll take him to the police station."

Secretary Qi was angry. His daughter had nearly been at a loss. With old and new grudges, he decided this time they would settle it all.

Qi Shuli was taken aback; he knew a grown man sneaking into a young girl’s room late at night wasn’t there to have a chat.

With so many people around, even if Qi Shuli wanted to quibble, he wouldn’t be able to. With a bitter face, he said, "Brother Dazhu, in our family line, Jianguo is the only man. Now he has been beaten and has learned his lesson. For the sake of our fellow villagers, please forgive our Jianguo."

Qi Dazhu didn’t respond and looked away.

So even you have your day, Qi Shuli!

He Tiantian, who had already dressed, came out of the house and said coldly, "No, I disagree, and I will go report Qi Jianguo tomorrow."

Qi Xiaoyan, just as He Tiantian had finished speaking, also said, "I want to accuse Qi Jianguo as well. Such scum deserves to be punished. If it hadn’t been for my presence at Sister Tiantian’s place today, things would have looked bleak for her."

"Who would have thought, Qi Jianguo, always smiling, could be such a filthy person!" someone in the village discussed, finding it hard to believe what had happened that day.

The villagers engaged in a heated discussion.

Mother Qi squinted her eyes, seeing what He Tiantian and Qi Xiaoyan were saying. She knew these two ’Fox Spirits’ were no easy targets, ready to create chaos and take advantage of the confusion.

"You seductive vixen, always shaking your butt like sifting chaff to lure men in. Ever since my son met you, he has been infatuated and set his sights on you," she accused, pointing her finger at He Tiantian’s nose, "What love potion did you give my son to make him do such a thing!"

Qi Xiaoyan was a local from the village. If Mother Qi were to start insulting Qi Xiaoyan, Qi Dazhu might not be able to hit her, but Liang Hongyu, that fierce woman, certainly wouldn’t let her off the hook. Therefore, Mother Qi dared not to insult Qi Xiaoyan and began berating He Tiantian instead.

This old mother-in-law’s scheming was deep indeed!

Picking on the soft persimmons.

He Tiantian was an outsider, with no parents or elders nearby, leading Mother Qi to believe Tiantian was easy to bully.

Liang Hongyu frowned and said, "Don’t make a scene. Your son has improper intentions, and yet you blame others for being attractive. There are so many young men in the village; how come none of them have done such despicable deeds? It is only your son who cannot control what’s in his pants, sneaking into a young girl’s chamber in the dead of night!"

Zhao Dajiao stepped forward and said, "My sister-in-law is right. Everyone has seen what happened. Instead of showing any remorse, you’re reversing the blame. It’s no wonder with your lack of reason that you raised a son who is worse than a beast."

Upon hearing this, Mother Qi was so angry that she stomped her feet and retorted, "This is a matter between our family and He Tiantian; it’s none of your business!"

Liang Hongyu was about to respond when Third Grandma Qi pulled her aside and stepped forward to say solemnly, "I have already accepted He Tiantian as my granddaughter. Although she’s not officially in our family’s genealogy, I have invited a few elders in the village to a meal and they are all aware of this. If you say it’s none of the others’ business, then it involves me, an old lady on her own. The things your son has done are clearly criminal to anyone who is not a fool. By creating such a commotion, you too are breaking the law. Tomorrow, at the commune, those respectable authorities will make a fair judgment!"

Qi Jianguo was in too much pain to speak. He wanted to defend himself, but as soon as he opened his mouth, the pain made him shiver and left him unable to talk.

Father Qi, seeing his son in this state, hurriedly asked, "Son, son, what’s wrong with you?"

Qi Jianguo’s injuries were severe, and his body was covered in bruises.

Mother Qi was also worried and cried out hoarsely, "If something happens to my son, I’ll make you pay with your lives!"

He Tiantian sneered, "Even if I had killed your son today, it would have been self-defense. If you want to fight for life, you’d have to see if you dare to kill me or if you can kill me?"

"Jianguo, Jianguo..."

Qi Jianguo’s breath was weak, as if he was about to pass away at any moment.

If Qi Jianguo died, it would mean a life had been lost. Although Qi Jianguo had done such a despicable act, after all, it had not been consummated! If he died from being beaten like this, the punishment would seem too harsh.

Qi Fangfang came over, supporting Old Lady Qi.

Old Lady Qi sat down on the ground, slapped her thigh, and wept, "My dear grandson, your fate is so bitter. It’s all because of those shameless ’Fox Spirits’ seducing you!"

He Tiantian and Qi Xiaoyan trembled with anger upon hearing these words.

Village Chief Qi saw the commotion the mother and daughter-in-law were making and realized they couldn’t stay out in the cold like this forever.