Chapter 1708 - 1121: Unraveling the Thread

Chapter 1708: Chapter 1121: Unraveling the Thread

First night watch.

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"Apart from my mother, I really can’t think of anyone else..." Lin Chuyue’s lips curled into a mocking smile, "When I got married, she said that if I didn’t listen to her, I would regret it sooner or later. Even if I went crying to beg her, she wouldn’t spare me a glance. She even cursed me..." After pausing for a long while, she continued, her voice choked, "She said that one day, Loo Xiyong would find another woman. Years have passed, and since Loo Xiyong hasn’t done what she predicted, she started figuring things out on her own, so it was her, why doesn’t that make sense?"

"The problem is, you and Eldest Uncle’s Wife don’t have any deep-seated grudges that would lead her to do something so thankless, right? Also, how does she know Yu Li?

Although Eldest Uncle’s Wife has a tough personality, she hasn’t really traveled far. Away from her familiar turf, she can be overly polite to everyone. Sister Yueyue thinks, does she have the capability to go to the county to make such arrangements?"

Loo Xiyong agreed, "Yes, what Xia said is correct. Our mother’s temperament is like a tiger at home but a sheep outside. To ask her to go to the county, find Yu Li, and make such arrangements, it’s really a bit too demanding of her."

"Oh right, how did I forget about this..." Lin Chuchun slapped her forehead hard and looked at Lin Chuyue apologetically, "Sis, I’m sorry, I think I misled you."

After a long silence, Lin Chuyue sighed, "Hearing you all say this, I also think it doesn’t seem like something my mom would do. But besides her, who else could it be? Anyway, Yu Li’s performance of panic just now indicates that there must be someone advising her from behind the scenes, someone who knows our family pretty well, otherwise, how could Yu Li be so clear about my whereabouts?"

"Dad and mom have always liked you, and so does the eldest sister. They would never do such a thing. Thinking about other possibilities..." After a moment, Loo Xiyong suddenly slapped his forehead, "This might still have something to do with your mother!"

"Why?" Lin Chuyue looked at her husband in confusion. "Didn’t we just rule out my mom as a suspect? Why do you think it has something to do with her again?"

Loo Xiyong reminded her, "Have you forgotten who the neighbors are on dad and mom’s side?"

"The neighbors on dad and mom’s side?" After thinking for a moment, Lin Chuyue looked at her husband incredulously, "You mean my mom asked Fifth Aunt Liu and Zheng Lanju?"

"I think it’s very likely. Fifth Aunt Liu and your mother are from the same village. Although not related, they are of similar age and got along well when they were younger.

Moreover, before things got serious between us, I dated Fifth Aunt Liu’s Liu Lanhua. The parents on both sides tacitly approved. Later, when Fifth Uncle Liu formally became a worker and moved to the city, Fifth Aunt Liu’s attitude changed, and Liu Lanhua and I broke up.

No one expected that after we got married, my dad could also become a formal worker, bringing us to the city as well. When it came time to allocate houses, it turned out we were neighbors with Fifth Uncle Liu. My parents were very troubled and embarrassed to ask the leaders for a change, so they reluctantly moved in.

Over the years, the two families have had a lukewarm relationship, but I believe Fifth Uncle Liu and Fifth Aunt Liu aren’t happy about it. Originally, our family was much worse off than theirs, but now that we’re doing better, their son is not doing well, and their daughter married the wrong person. Imagine how they feel?

If my mom stirred things up behind the scenes, don’t you think someone like Fifth Aunt Liu would eagerly go along? And didn’t you notice that recently, Fifth Aunt Liu has been visiting dad and mom’s place more often?

Previously, she would turn her face and walk away upon meeting, but now she enthusiastically greets from afar and even visits mom to chat. Mom was puzzled about it earlier, asking what has gotten into Fifth Aunt Liu.

Dad speculated that they might be seeking some favor, and explicitly told me that if the Liu family asked me to do something, to tell them directly that I can’t be the decision-maker, to let them find me, assess the situation, and either agree if it’s achievable, or outright refuse. He said there’s no room for consideration with their family."

"When you put it that way, it makes sense. All these years since we got married, Liu Lanhua has treated me like an enemy. I’m confused because it wasn’t me who snatched you away; she broke up with you. Why does she behave like that toward me?

Especially in these past two years, Liu Lanhua has been coming home beaten by her husband, seeing how good our relationship is, she’s likely almost driven by envy to madness. Fifth Aunt Liu indulges her, so even without my mom’s persuasion, they probably wish eagerly to break us apart.

No, wait..." Lin Chuyue frowned at Loo Xiyong, "Could there be a possibility that it has nothing to do with my mom? Could it be that Fifth Aunt Liu’s family wants to separate us? That way, Liu Lanhua could marry you, right?"

"That’s possible too, but less likely. Fifth Uncle Liu and Fifth Aunt Liu are the type who are especially afraid of taking responsibility. Before they do anything, they would have considered all possibilities.

For a situation like today, they must have thought about it too. Without pulling someone in to share the blame, they wouldn’t decide to act. You can see this from what happened between me and Liu Lanhua back then.

Actually, at first, they didn’t agree either, but when the matter with the workers was still unresolved, they were afraid Liu Lanhua wouldn’t find anyone else suitable, so they tacitly approved of our relationship.

And what happened? When a new opportunity arose, they immediately changed their attitude, yet they wouldn’t reject me outright, instead gradually undermining my dignity, until I brought up the breakup myself.

That’s how they operate; it’s been like this for a lifetime, it’s impossible for them to change now. Liu Lanhua’s personality is the same, so there’s a sixty percent chance my mother-in-law is involved too."

"This matter should start from Yu Li..." Chuxia looked at the few people seriously, "We need to find out if she’s really pregnant, and if she is, who’s responsible for this result. As long as we figure this out, she can’t hide the mastermind behind it.

Of course..." She paused, then continued, "I also suspect another possibility, which is that Yu Li was set up too, but afterward, just decided to blame it all on brother-in-law."

"Why is it so lively?" With these words, Loo Xixia pushed the door open and came in. She knew Chuchun, but not Chuxia, so she unconsciously glanced at Chuxia a couple of times, her eyes full of amazement, "Yueyue, is this beautiful girl your cousin Chuxia that you mentioned?"

"Hello Sister Xixia, I’m Lin Chuxia." Chuxia stood up, politely greeted Loo Xixia. Though it was their first meeting, she had already heard Lin Chuyue mention Loo Xixia’s persuasive yet forceful approach to Lin Chudong a few days ago, so she couldn’t help but like this somewhat fiery woman, adding a bit of warmth to her attitude.

"Hello Chuxia..." Feeling the goodwill from the other party, Loo Xixia warmly took Chuxia’s hand, "How can there be such a beautiful person in the world? When your sister told me, I was still skeptical, but now it seems Yueyue wasn’t exaggerating, she actually understated quite a bit."

"Sister Xixia, if you keep praising me like this, I’ll be too embarrassed to stay." Even though she was used to receiving compliments from others, such direct face-to-face flattery still made Chuxia a bit overwhelmed, her face turning red to the roots of her ears.

"I’m not complimenting you, I genuinely think so..." Seeing Chuxia becoming more uneasy, Loo Xixia smiled and changed the subject, "What were you guys talking about just now?" Then suddenly slapped her forehead, "Wait..." and looked at Chuxia worriedly, "Is there some trouble with your husband’s family?"

"No, no..." Knowing the misunderstanding, Chuxia quickly explained, "Everyone on my husband’s side is really nice, they are very supportive of relatives visiting."

"Then why..." Loo Xixia looked at Lin Chuyue in confusion, not understanding why her sister-in-law hurried back so urgently.

Chuyue just glanced at Loo Xiyong: "Ask your precious brother."

"Didn’t I clear my name already?" Loo Xiyong laughed bitterly, "You also believed I was set up by someone, so why blame me now?"

"What’s really going on?" Loo Xixia frowned, "Can you be straightforward? Stop beating around the bush with nonsense!"

"Sigh..." With a sigh, Loo Xiyong narrated the events that had happened, stretching out his hands at the end, "We were actually solving the case when you came in. If you have any clues, sister, do share your thoughts."

"Alright, I’ll investigate this, so you all can rest easy..." After scrutinizing her brother for a moment, Loo Xixia confirmed, "Swear."

"Sis..." Loo Xiyong looked at his sister with a bitter smile, "Don’t you know your own brother’s character? Your lack of trust is really hurtful."

"Me trusting you is one thing, making Yueyue trust you is another. If you have nothing to hide, why don’t you dare swear?" Loo Xixia glared at him, "A grown man, what’s with all the rambling, hurry up!"

"I promise that between Yu Li and me, there’s absolutely nothing shady. If I’m lying, let me never see Yueyue and Maomao again, let me lose my limbs and die alone in a room!"

"Yueyue, you know what he fears the most, do you trust him now?" Loo Xixia looked at Lin Chuyue and asked.

"Eldest sister..." Lin Chuyue looked helpless, "I believed him all along. I asked you to question him because I’m mad at him for hiding the incident where Yu Li kissed Maomao from me, and not letting Maomao speak, causing me to believe it, and rush back here, dragging Chuxia and Chuchun along in this mess!"

"That’s indeed his fault, but our urgent task isn’t to settle accounts with him. Here’s the plan..." After a moment’s thought, Loo Xixia looked at Lin Chuyue, "How about you go back to the Capital City first?" (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to vote on Qidian (qidian.com) with recommendation tickets, monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)