Chapter 125: Chapter 125: County Chief_1
Ye Fei stopped the car in the county and prepared to casually buy some things.
Many years had passed since he last came home; it wouldn’t be right to come back empty-handed.
But as soon as Ye Fei got out of the car, a black Volkswagen pulled up in front of him.
A middle-aged man in a neatly pressed suit got out of the vehicle, giving Ye Fei a slight smile.
Ye Fei raised an eyebrow and asked, "Is there something you need?"
The middle-aged man stepped forward immediately, his smile unwavering.
"I presume, you must be Mr. Ye Fei!"
He quickly introduced himself, "I am Qian Dao’an, the county head of Qingshui County. General Bu asked me to meet you here to provide hospitality!"
Qian Dao’an was courteous and even seemed a bit ingratiating towards Ye Fei.
Ye Fei replied with a gentle smile, realizing it was someone arranged by Bu Hongwei.
He responded, "So it’s the county head. There’s no need for such formalities; I’ll be heading back to the countryside soon."
Qian Dao’an wasn’t deterred and simply took out a business card, insisting, "Mr. Ye, the countryside isn’t like the city, there are many issues, many headaches."
"If you encounter any problems, just give me a call. I still have some influence in Qingshui County!"
Qian Dao’an’s expression was calm, neither humble nor overbearing.
Ye Fei nodded solemnly, taking the business card, "Then I thank you, county head."
Qian Dao’an had arrived quickly and left just as swiftly.
He came alone to meet Ye Fei, clearly not wanting to let others know.
However, Ye Fei’s arrival was, undoubtedly, an opportunity for Qian Dao’an.
If he couldn’t fulfill the task assigned personally over the phone by a general of the state, his career would surely be affected.
After making inquiries from multiple sources, Qian Dao’an learned that Ye Fei was an unrestrained man, which is why he left his card and departed hastily, not daring to disturb further.
After shopping around in the county with his family for a while, Ye Fei headed for the countryside.
As they entered the village, Ye Fei’s brow furrowed slightly.
An odor that didn’t belong here.
Foul, unpleasant.
This scent would be hard to detect if not for Ye Fei, the Divine Doctor.
Su Yueru, with her keen senses, noticed the change in Ye Fei and asked, "What’s wrong?"
Ye Fei shook his head and brushed it off.
Regardless, there was something wrong in the village, and it immediately put him on alert.
Suddenly, a few angry curses came from not far away.
A pitiful cry spread all around.
A group of little boys were wielding branches, ruthlessly whipping a girl.
The girl’s clothes were torn and tattered, her body covered in wounds, and her disheveled hair concealed her cheeks.
Ye Fei immediately stopped the car.
Su Yueru had already rushed over.
She grabbed a boy’s hand and scolded, "What do you think you’re doing?"
"Where are your parents?"
The boys, facing a stranger, were momentarily stunned.
One of them bravely shouted, "She’s a demon, she’ll kill people!"
"Right!" another chimed in, "We have to drive her out of the village!"
The children suddenly became defiant, surrounding Su Yueru.
Su Yueru glanced at the girl on the ground, her expression changing instantly.
With a sweep of her hand, she snatched a branch and fiercely struck a boy on the buttocks.
Ah!
The boy cried out and immediately ran away.
Su Yueru scolded with a cold face, "Isn’t this interesting, bullying people and you think there’s a reason for it?"
"You like hitting people, do you? Come on, try me!"
The group of thirteen- or fourteen-year-old boys quickly scattered, staring at Su Yueru from a distance, but not daring to come near.
Little Ye, watching her mother in a rage from afar, whispered to Ye Fei, "Daddy, mommy is so fierce."
Ye Fei thought to himself that his silly daughter had never seen Su Yueru angry and laughed, "Then don’t provoke your mom to anger, or she might just spank you too!"
Little Ye startled and immediately covered her bottom and climbed into the car.
When Ye Fei approached, he saw Su Yueru helping the girl up.
However, as soon as he met the girl’s eyes, his expression changed in an instant.
Spiritual Energy.
This girl’s Spiritual Energy was so rich it was astonishing.
A martial artist?
No.
It was innate.
The girl, probably about fifteen or sixteen years old, had a pair of eyes as cold as ice, standing timidly before them.
Su Yueru threw away the branch, her voice filled with pity, "Girl, where is your family? Why are you out here alone?"
The girl didn’t speak, but instead took a few steps back.
The three of them faced each other in silence, neither advancing nor retreating.
Just then, an elderly man walking with a cane appeared.
"You... Came from the city, right?"
"Keep away from that girl, don’t get hexed to death."
The old man coughed lightly twice, looking skeptical.
Ye Fei squinted at the old man, feeling he looked familiar but unable to recall who he was.
The couple exchanged glances, confused by the old man’s words about getting "hexed to death."
"Sir, do you recognize this girl?"
The old man replied, "This girl was married into the Tian Family at the head of the village to be their son’s wife..."
Wife?
At fifteen or sixteen?
Su Yueru frowned, her emotions immediately unsettled.
She had heard those dirty rumors before, but never expected to encounter them here.
Seeing this, Ye Fei quickly took out a pack of fine tea leaves and offered it to the old man.
"Sir, if you’re not busy, could you tell us about this girl?"
Ye Fei thought that if the issue wasn’t addressed, Su Yueru would have a hard time letting it go.
The old man’s eyes clearly brightened upon seeing the tea leaves.
He accepted the tea leaves and looked toward the young girl.
