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Capítulo 19: Chapter 019: Playing Cards Unconventionally

"Then, I'll go tell my parents."

Although Ji Xinhe was anxious at this moment, she was also sharp-witted. If her brother really fell into the water and someone came to report it, there must be someone who had already saved him. There wasn't necessarily a need for her to go herself.

But if Xiao Bei did not fall into the water, her hastily going there without thinking might fall right into someone's trap.

So, with a thought, Ji Xinhe decided to run back.

Wang Er Ya's face changed slightly, secretly surprised that Ji Xinhe wasn't following the script. How could she still think of telling her parents in such a critical moment?

Wang Er Ya hurriedly held on to Ji Xinhe, her face stiffened, "There's no time. You should go first, and I'll go find Uncle Ji."

Being an unsophisticated countryside girl without much experience, Wang Er Ya's unnaturally forced smile gave her away, which eased Ji Xinhe's uncertainty.

Coldness flashed in Ji Xinhe's eyes. It seemed that Xiao Bei falling into the water was a lie, and someone was trying to harm her.

With this in mind, Ji Xinhe became somewhat composed. She pulled her hand from Wang Er Ya's grip: "Er Ya, you got it wrong. I'm just a little girl; how can I save my brother? This is something the adults should handle. I'll go find my parents now."

As she spoke, Ji Xinhe turned around and ran straight into the courtyard.

Wang Er Ya panicked; it was too late to stop her and all she could do was to wait anxiously outside.

When Ji Xinhe went into the courtyard, she truly headed towards her parents' room. This matter most likely was a trap set by Lady Ding, and having Lady Ding go with her would be like having a protective amulet.

However, before she could knock on the door, Ji Xiulan came out from the room with a look of disgust on her face. "What's your problem? Coming here at this late hour."

Her words implied as if this was her room.

Ji Xinhe didn't bother arguing and acted worried instead, "Xiao Bei fell into the water. I'm here to find my dad to rescue him."

Ji Xiulan sneered, "My parents are already asleep. Do you really want to let the whole village know such a trivial matter? Just go see for yourself and don't involve others. Do you think you're some precious Miss?"

Ji Xinhe chuckled coldly, "A trivial matter?"

Ji Xiulan arrogantly lifted her head, her expression seemed to say, "Isn't it just a trivial matter whether people like you live or die?"

Looking at the situation, Ji Xinhe was sure that Ji Xiulan was instructed by Lady Ding to block her. She was not going to let Ji Xinhe in under any circumstances. So, Ji Xinhe stopped trying to force her way in and changed her plan.

"In that case, just let them rest. I'll go by myself," Ji Xinhe said.

Ji Xiulan was surprised that Ji Xinhe suddenly became amiable, as she had fully prepared herself for a long struggle. She was momentarily stunned.

Ji Xinhe glared at Ji Xiulan angrily, as if she was resentful, and purposely bumped into her before rushing away, seemingly worried about Xiao Bei's situation.

Ji Xiulan stumbled after getting bumped and gritted her teeth in anger. She wanted to curse but, thinking about Ji Xinhe's fate after today, she suppressed her anger and muttered, "I can't wait to see your good days after marrying Pig Meat Three!"

Ji Xinhe pinched the peony gold hairpin in her palm and silently hid it in her sleeve.

When she bumped into Ji Xiulan just now, Ji Xinhe quickly stole the hairpin from her head as Ji Xiulan almost fell.

This hairpin was new, and it was most likely one of the pieces of jewelry that Lady Ding had bought for her precious daughter with the twenty taels of silver she secretly sold from Ji Xinhe.

This hairpin was quite heavy and probably worth about a tael of silver. They were using her hard-earned money lavishly!

The cold smile on Ji Xinhe's lips disappeared the moment she stepped out of the courtyard, replaced with an anxious expression.

Wang Er Ya was still waiting at the door. Seeing Ji Xinhe come out, she hurriedly approached, "Xin He."

Ji Xinhe raised her hand to wipe the non-existent tear stains on her face, "Er Ya, my parents have gone to bed. Hurry and take me to my brother."

Wang Er Ya seemed relieved, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her shoulders, and nodded, "Alright, let's go."

With that, she ran ahead quickly, and Ji Xinhe followed closely.

Yang Luo Bay wasn't too big, so it didn't take long for the two to reach the Bishui River in the eastern part of the village. Most of the villagers lived in the West Village, while the East Village had mainly farmlands, which were more fertile due to the nearby river.

During the day, the villagers would be busy working in the fields, making the place lively. However, it was eerily quiet at this late hour.

Seeing that Ji Xinhe had followed her, Wang Er Ya thought her mission was accomplished and was about to find an excuse to leave when Ji Xinhe suddenly grabbed her arm in fear, "Er Ya, it's so dark here, I'm scared."

Wang Er Ya tried to comfort her quickly, "There's nothing to be afraid of. We're still in the village. Hurry up and go to the riverbank to see if your brother is there."

As she spoke, she tried to pry Ji Xinhe's hand away from her arm.

However, Ji Xinhe didn't let go and instead tightened her grip, "Er Ya, why don't you come with me?"

Wang Er Ya's face flashed with panic, "How can I? I mean, your brother fell into the water, and we don't know his situation yet. You should hurry and go see him right now!"

Wang Er Ya couldn't comprehend why Ji Xinhe, who was usually the most foolish girl, seemed so different today. It was as if she couldn't be easily led by the nose anymore, which left Wang Er Ya puzzled.

Why wasn't Ji Xinhe desperately rushing to the river when she heard that Xiao Bei had fallen into the water? Why did she suddenly become so anxious?

Ji Xinhe had no choice but to say, "Then Er Ya, please wait for me here."

Wang Er Ya agreed happily this time, thinking that she would be long gone, and the silly girl would never know about it. "Alright, go quickly."

Only then did Ji Xinhe head towards the riverbank, and Wang Er Ya didn't waste any time turning around and running away.


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Capítulo 20: Chapter 020: Love Token

Ji Xinhe turned her head and sneered. Did she not understand their scheme? She guessed that Wang Er Ya must be rushing back to the village to call for help.

But, at that moment...

Suddenly, a figure sprang out from behind, seemingly trying to pounce on her and hold her. Ji Xinhe, however, had been a killer in her previous life. She would have wasted all these years if she didn't notice such a movement in advance.

Just before the figure pounced, Ji Xinhe swiftly turned and dodged, brushing past him. Before, she used to seize the initiative while dodging, often delivering a side kick. But today, she simply avoided, revealing an unexpected playful smile on her cold little face.

"Why the rush, Brother Zhang San? You think I don't know it's you?"

Ji Xinhe's appearance wasn't extraordinary. She had been malnourished since childhood making her somewhat thin and pale. However, her features were delicate, and her water-like eyes, once timid and downcast, now sparkled with life. Even in the darkness, they seemed to be as bright as shimmering stars.

Porky San was stunned, unsure whether it was due to Ji Xinhe's sudden change in attitude or because her smiling face was too dazzling.

Ji Xinhe sneered inwardly but kept her charming smile. Her crisp voice rang out, "I'm going to marry you anyway; why are you so impatient? My stepmother desperately wants me to marry you, but she doesn't realize that I actually want to. Brother Zhang San, you're muscular and masculine, and you come from a reasonably wealthy family. It's far better than being treated like a servant in the Ji family and not getting anything good to eat."

A wave of surprise flickered in Porky San's eyes as he had only ever experienced women being afraid of him, avoiding him. This was the first time a woman had complimented him so liberally. Add to that Ji Xinhe's dazzling smile, he no longer harbored any suspicions, took Ji Xinhe's words as truth, and excitedly moved closer, "Xinhe, you really feel this way?"

Ji Xinhe stepped back without changing her expression and scoffed, "That's how I feel, but what about you? You're always so rude to me; it's frightening."

"I, I, I definitely won't be like that in the future!" Porky San was utterly dazzled by Ji Xinhe's smile and forgot his actual purpose, allowing Ji Xinhe to take control.

Ji Xinhe blinked, "Really? In that case, my family doesn't need to repay your money; just wait for me to marry into your family. But remember, you can't back out."

Porky San was overjoyed; he hadn't expected a woman to be so infatuated with him.

"How could I possibly change my mind? I swear to Heaven!"

Ji Xinhe giggled and pulled out a hairpin from her sleeve, handing it to Porky San, "This is my token of commitment. But, since you sincerely want to marry me, you can't just casually give me something in return."

Porky San accepted the hairpin while laughing heartily. He boldly pulled out a small golden lock from his pocket, "This is what I rely on for survival. I don't get it out easily. If I, Porky San, say I'm going to marry, that's exactly what's going to happen! Rest assured!"

Ji Xinhe took the little golden lock and smiled faintly, "I knew Brother Zhang San was sincere. My token is also quite valuable, so make sure to keep it safe."

"Of course!"

Ji Xinhe still smiled cheerfully, thinking that Wang Er Ya must be about to bring everyone over. The smile in her eyes deepened a bit. Porky San was so dazzled; he had never noticed how pretty she was before. Unable to resist, Porky San moved closer and reached out his greasy hand, "Xinhe, let me touch you."

"Sure." Ji Xinhe's radiant smile remained.

But the moment Porky San got close to her, her smile suddenly vanished. She then raised her leg and kicked him. Porky San screamed and fell straight into the river.

They were standing by the riverside, so Porky San naturally fell into the water with a "splash".

Ji Xinhe sneered, "Dare to deceive me?"

She then turned around and left.

Porky San was floundering in the river, shouting, "Help, help!" As a lazy man, Porky San never learned to swim. He finds even walking a few steps tiring.

Wang Er Ya had just brought a group of people over when they heard Porky San calling for help. Everyone was frightened.

Hearing this cry for help, everyone rushed to his aid.

Wang Er Ya was dumbfounded. The deceptive plot to trap Ji Xinhe had turned into a real crisis, with an actual person falling into the water?

But the situation now wasn't exactly as arranged. Where was Ji Xinhe?

——

At the moment, the Ji family was unusually quiet. Ji Xiulan and Lady Ding anxiously awaited news in the house, knowing that their success or failure depended on this moment.

"Mother, could anything go wrong again this time?"

"That wretch Ji Xinhe has gone. Her desperation to save her brother will certainly make her most anxious. Once she's captured by Porky San, the villagers will catch her in the act. Then, their clandestine meeting in the middle of the night will be clear for all, forcing her into marriage!" Lady Ding sneered.

"But, what if Ji Xinhe adamantly claims she was forced by Porky San? Ever since she hit her head, she's been much smarter than before." Ji Xiulan grew slightly uneasy.

"What's there to fear? If Er Ya denies it at the time, it'll seem like Ji Xinhe went there on her own. Why would a young girl go to such a secluded place in the middle of the night for no reason? If she claims innocence, who would believe it? Do they think I'm gullible? As soon as this incident comes to light, Ji Xinhe will have no choice but to marry Porky San due to her lack of decency, while we'll be completely innocent. What is there to fear?" Lady Ding, now much more cunning, half-lay there eating melon seeds, awaiting the news as if watching a play.

Ji Dong and Xiao Bei returned one after the other. They were anxious as they didn't see Ji Xinhe. The main family claimed to know nothing about her whereabouts, so they had to wait at the courtyard entrance.

Suddenly, a figure rushed in. Xiao Bei recognized her immediately and ran over, "Sister! Where have you been? Brother and I were so worried!"

Ji Xinhe motioned for him to be quiet. Without waiting for Xiao Bei to explain, she quickly put a small gold lock in his hand, whispered a few words, and Xiao Bei understood, running back inside without asking any more questions.

Ji Xiulan was coming out of the house to use the latrine when Xiao Bei ran into her. The small golden lock he had been clutching "accidentally" fell out.


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