The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 200 The Older Ginger Is The Spicier (1260+)_1

Chapter 200: Chapter 200 The Older Ginger Is The Spicier (1260+)_1

When He Tiantian learned of Qi Shuli’s actions, she couldn’t help but feel, once again, that with age comes cunning.

If she hadn’t heeded Third Grandma Qi’s advice and let Qi Xiaoyan come live with her, she would’ve been absolutely stuck with this dumb loss.

By then, if she refused to listen to Secretary Qi’s persuasion and was determined to report the matter, even if Secretary Qi didn’t stop her, he and the people of Qijia Village would have grievances against her, thinking her stubbornness had brought shame to Qijia Village.

As the village secretary of Qijia Village, Secretary Qi would lose face.

He Tiantian felt guilty for using Qi Xiaoyan this time, but she had no regrets; she could make it up to Qi Xiaoyan later.

However, if she didn’t make a clean break this time, after falling out with Qi Jianguo, she’d be faced with a series of unsettling issues bursting forth.

Third Grandma Qi was right; once you’ve made a clean break, there’s no need to leave any leeway.

Early next morning, Third Grandma Qi got up as usual, her face serene.

She had done what she needed to do; now it was all up to He Tiantian.

After preparing breakfast, He Tiantian went with Qi Xiaoyan and a few educated youths to find Village Chief Qi and to report the case together at their work units.

He Tiantian had her own pen and paper and had already written a statement the previous night.

Qi Xiaoyan wrote one too, ready to stick with He Tiantian through thick and thin, determined to get that scum Qi Jianguo imprisoned.

Secretary Qi had Qi Ergou prepare an ox cart to go to the county town unit together.

Liang Hongyu and Zhao Dajiao followed along.

They reached the county town by noon, ate together, and then went directly to the police station.

The Spring Festival had just passed, and the police station was quiet. Seeing He Tiantian and Qi Xiaoyan’s lawsuit, they immediately opened a case and began an investigation, taking statements from He Tiantian, Qi Xiaoyan, the villagers that had come, and the young people from the city.

After handling these matters, it was already dark.

With so many people out today without a proof of leave, they couldn’t stay in a guest house and had to ask Niu Dajun and Niu Lili for help in finding a place to stay.

Niu Lili, upon hearing what happened to He Tiantian and Qi Xiaoyan, was filled with righteous indignation and immediately promised to pull some strings for them.

Niu Lili’s biggest backer was none other than Niu Peng!

Niu Lili wanted to ask He Tiantian about Qi Rongjun several times, but remembering how He Tiantian was almost harmed, she realized it wasn’t the time to discuss such sentimental matters. After all, there would be plenty of time in the future to ask.

Niu Dajun had already helped everyone find a place to rest. He Tiantian was the last to leave.

"Sister Lili, you must help me!" He Tiantian’s voice choked up. She hadn’t cried since the night before but now let it out to gain Niu Lili’s sympathy and secure Niu Peng’s help.

He Tiantian’s tears were genuine; she was truly upset.

"Tiantian, since you call me sister, I won’t fail to help you," Niu Lili said. "Last time, that Qi Jianguo reported you but failed and still hasn’t given up. If we don’t scare him this time, there will only be more trouble in the future."

"Right, last time we had no evidence and couldn’t do anything to him. If he had changed his ways, I wouldn’t have held it against him. But no, he often loitered in front of me, saying those disgusting things. When I didn’t accept his advances, he resorted to such despicable methods," He Tiantian sobbed. "Such a person is truly hateful."

"You’re absolutely right—the most disgusting kind of person," Niu Lili agreed. "Stop crying; the wicked will surely be punished."

He Tiantian wiped her tears and nodded: "I believe there’s still justice in this world."

"Once Qi Jianguo gets caught and exposed with so many witnesses providing testimony, he won’t escape a charge of attempted rape. He’ll get at least three years in prison," Niu Lili consoled, and added, noting that being beautiful drew unwanted attention which turned forceful if not reciprocated.

Niu Lili kept He Tiantian, and Qi Xiaoyan stayed in the dormitory of the restaurant.

At night, the three of them once again condemned Qi Jianguo’s crimes with a mutual hatred.

The next day, Village Chief Qi took people back home.

As for Qi Jianguo, the police station’s personnel went to the hospital to take a statement, but couldn’t proceed as he was still in a coma. However, they were thorough in their work and directly took the clothes Qi Jianguo had changed out of the day before from the hospital and sealed them.

Since they couldn’t take a statement, the police station’s personnel could only start their investigation in Qijia Village.

However, for the sake of fairness, they couldn’t accompany Secretary Qi but instead went to Qijia Village a little later than him.

These police officers, in just one day’s time, had already found useful materials.

They also visited Third Grandma Qi’s home for an on-site inspection.

Even though many people had come over last night, they all entered through the front door, not by climbing over the wall. As a result, the officers could still find traces of someone climbing over the wall, complete with a thread, which the police collected as evidence using gloves.

This thread was from the clothes Qi Jianguo had changed out of.

The situation was clear, Qi Jianguo had attempted assault.

After completing their investigation, they left.

He Tiantian and Qi Xiaoyan were frightened, and Secretary Qi told them to rest at home.

Several "educated youths" also went back, as they were quite tired themselves.

After everyone had left, Third Grandma Qi came in with a bowl of brown sugar egg and said, "Girl Tian, hurry and eat something to replenish your strength."

He Tiantian sat up from the bed and gratefully said, "Grandma, you should eat too. You can’t give all the good stuff to me."

"There’s another one in the pot!" Third Grandma Qi said with a smile. "Hurry up and eat. With your strength recovered, you’ll be better prepared for what’s to come. Qi Jianguo is likely to be imprisoned, but his family won’t be, and they’re probably not going to leave you alone in the future. But don’t worry, there is still justice in this world. As long as you’re careful and don’t get isolated, you should be fine."

He Tiantian took it and ate, knowing that Third Grandma Qi cared for her, and also cherished her own well-being, insisting there was more in the pot, which meant there certainly was.

After seeing He Tiantian eat, Third Grandma Qi also served herself from the pot and ate.

After lying down, He Tiantian felt a bit of residual fear but also an inexplicable excitement.

"Gulu gulu mi······" He Tiantian called for the Snake King, "Snake King, thank you for this time."

The Snake King hadn’t cultivated for a few days and was keenly observing the external situation.

He Tiantian’s firm reaction was beyond its expectations, and it also gained a profound understanding of Third Grandma Qi, the instigator of this incident.

It exemplified the adage "old but vigorous"!

That’s exactly what people like her are called!

"No need to thank me. I too couldn’t stand that scoundrel," the Snake King said. He Tiantian had to maintain her virginity for her Sacred Blood to remain pure.

If someone vile like Qi Jianguo were to defile her, the Snake King wouldn’t have merely punished him so simply.

The only fate awaiting Qi Jianguo was death! Death! Death!

"I hope this time can really put Qi Jianguo behind bars," He Tiantian said, aware that Qi Shuli had been busy greasing palms, trying to keep Qi Jianguo out of prison.

However, as long as He Tiantian and Qi Xiaoyan didn’t back down, the charges against Qi Jianguo wouldn’t be dropped.