Chapter 2053: Chapter 2053: Ruan Kewei May Have Killed Someone
Outside, Shu Yu and Ying Xi were already waiting for him. When they saw Ruan Chengqian climb up the wall, they moved aside, letting him jump down.
Fortunately, the dog next door was still barking, quickly covering the sound of him landing.
Ruan Chengqian stood up and exhaled a breath.
Shu Yu looked at him, "Which way to the Lou Family?"
"This way."
Actually, if Shu Yu and Ying Xi were familiar with Ruan Family Village, they could have gone by themselves.
With Ruan Chengqian leading the way, the three of them quickly reached outside the Lou Family along a deserted path.
To be cautious, Ying Xi observed the surroundings and, seeing no one watching, confidently approached to knock on the door.
The Lou family might have been waiting behind the courtyard door all along. Hearing the sound, they immediately opened the door, seeing the unfamiliar girl outside. Little Brother Lou paused for a moment.
Ying Xi nodded at him, and Shu Yu and Ruan Chengqian quietly hurried over.
Little Brother Lou knew Ruan Chengqian and quickly let the three of them in, then closed the courtyard door tightly.
Passing through the Lou family’s yard, they entered the living room, where they heard low sobs and curses.
Shu Yu understood that it was likely the sound of Ms. Lou being beaten, the voices of the Lou couple.
After Little Brother Lou announced the county magistrate was here, the people in the room paused and hurriedly came out, about to kneel before Shu Yu.
Shu Yu stopped them, her gaze shifting to fix on Ms. Lou, whose face bore a strange expression — a mix of fear, panic, and a hint of excitement.
"You said there’s something to tell me, what is it?"
Ms. Lou gripped her slightly trembling hand, restraining her shaky voice, turned to her parents, and said, "Father, Mother, I, I’ll talk to the county magistrate alone. You should rest first."
The Lou parents hesitated but eventually nodded, bringing Ms. Lou’s younger siblings back to their room.
Ms. Lou led Shu Yu and the others to a separate room. Once inside, she spoke urgently and quietly, "County magistrate, Ruan Kewei, he might have killed someone."
With a ’whoosh,’ Ruan Chengqian, who had just sat down, immediately stood up again.
"What did you say? Ruan Kewei, killed someone?"
Ms. Lou nodded frantically, "Yes, that’s what I gathered from his words."
She seemed unsure, and Shu Yu calmed her down, urging her to explain what had happened slowly.
Ms. Lou swallowed, having felt somewhat tempted after hearing Ruan Chengqian’s suggestion. By the river, even before finishing her laundry, she had already decided to take the risk.
But with people around, she couldn’t find a chance to tell Ruan Chengqian of her decision.
It didn’t matter, as she knew the most important thing was catching Ruan Hai’s mischief.
Due to Ruan Chengqian not having enough time to explain the plan clearly, Ms. Lou always thought time was urgent. Knowing Shu Yu was leaving the next day, she feared she wouldn’t make it, so she acted that very night.
But with so many people in the Ruan family, she didn’t know where to start.
After much consideration, she could only look to her husband, Ruan Kewei.
On usual days, Ruan Kewei loved drinking and boasting; under the influence, some words might slip out. Ruan Hai adored his son Ruan Kewei; perhaps there might be some valuable information.
However, Ruan Kewei also had a bad habit after drinking, which was... hitting her.
Usually, Ms. Lou tried to hide the wine Ruan Kewei brought back.
But that day, she deliberately placed it right under his nose.
