Chapter 392: Chapter 386 Beyond Saving
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
There were still some fireworks in her carry-on space. They should be enough for her to enjoy herself thoroughly.
“Alright, whatever you say,” Xie Heng replied with a smile. “Why don’t we add some other stuff like ring tossing? That way, everyone can enjoy themselves.”
“That’s great! Let’s do it on New Year’s Day. Go and discuss this idea with the
Chief tomorrow. I have other games in mind. Let me explain the rules to you.” Since Xie Heng had suggested playing games, she was more than willing to contribute some ideas.
In her previous life, the New Year was only a holiday away from work. The traditions had long been lost to the annals of history. The reunion was the only thing people from her previous life preserved.
Zhao Chuchu told Xie Heng all the games that were suitable to be played in this era. Furthermore, since she had decided to organize an event, she would ensure it was the liveliest event ever. Therefore, she could also enjoy the festivities to the fullest.
The more she spoke, the less sleepy she was. Instead, she was filled with anticipation about celebrating the Lunar New Year.
As they received and gave gifts, the Lunar New Year came.
The watermill workshop rushed out the batches of tofu skins that needed to be delivered in advance. They were closed from the 28th day of the twelfth month to the 10th day of the Lunar New Year.
After discussing with Xie Heng, Zhao Chuchu gave the villagers who worked at the watermill workshop gifts for the new year. Their wages for this last month of the year also doubled. This was so everyone could celebrate the new year happily.
Niu Tongsheng also told the villagers about the fireworks on New Year’s Eve and the events on New Year’s Day.
As for how much each family paid, it was up to them. They did not force everyone to contribute a certain amount.
Initially, the members of the Zhao clan were planning on not paying. However, they all contributed once they heard that there would be many prizes for the villagers to win on New Year’s Day.
Zhao Chuchu did not interfere with how Niu Tongsheng carried out these matters.
The people who were in charge of these funds were chosen unanimously by the villagers. A total of five people were selected. They were in charge of purchasing and procuring the items needed as well as decorating the venue. At the end of the event, they had to publish the accounts of their expenditure and show everyone where the money had been used.
On New Year’s Eve, every house was slaughtering chickens and ducks. There were many people beside the river.
Zhao Chuchu and Xie Jun carried a basket full of vegetables over to the river to be washed.
All the spots along the riverbank were initially occupied. When the crowd saw Zhao Chuchu, they immediately made space for her. Someone called out, “Over here. Come quickly!”
Zhao Chuchu smiled as she walked over. Since there was not enough space for two people, she instructed Xie Jun, “Junjun, head back first. I don’t need your help here.”
“Sis, I can wash some upstream. The water is so cold. Let’s quickly finish this so that you can go home and warm yourself,” said Xie Jun with a look of concern. He was worried that she would catch a cold.
After he said this, he did not wait for Zhao Chuchu to reply and immediately took a whole bunch of vegetables upstream. She could not even stop him in time.
Fortunately, the remaining poison in Xie Jun’s body had been eliminated. He was much healthier now and could withstand this cold weather, so Zhao Chuchu allowed him to do as he pleased.
Zhao Changgui was also at the riverbank.
When he noticed that Xie Jun had gone upstream, he glanced at Zhao Chuchu. Then, after confirming that she was not paying attention and was chatting with the others, he quietly followed Xie Jun.
Unbeknownst to Zhao Changgui, Zhao Chuchu had noticed him when she arrived at the river. Moreover, even though she appeared to be doing other things, she kept an eye on him.
She acted right after Zhao Changgui went upstream.
“Chuchu, where are you going?” asked Madam Zheng, who was sitting right beside Zhao Chuchu.
“Zhao Changgui is following Junjun. God knows what he is up to. I am going to check on him.”
Zhao Chuchu announced her intentions to the public, drawing their attention to the boys.
This brat, Zhao Changgui, needed to be taught a lesson!
Xie Jun was focused on finishing the task as soon as possible, so he was unaware that someone was following him. He mumbled, “It’s so cold here. I must quickly finish washing everything so that we can warm ourselves at home. If I fall sick again, I will have to trouble Bro and Sis to take care of me. There’s an event happening in the village tomorrow. I certainly do not want to miss it…”
Xie Jun found a spot that was suitable for washing and squatted down.
When Zhao Changgui saw this, he rushed over, intending to push Xie Jun into the river.
His father had been beheaded, and his mother was sentenced to be a slave. He needed to make sure that Zhao Chuchu paid for this.
Behind the boys, Zhao Chuchu kicked a pebble toward them.
The pebble flew out with lightning speed and hit Zhao Changgui’s knee pit just before he touched Xie Jun.
Zhao Changgui cried out in pain and lost his balance. Unable to stop in time, he charged straight into the river.
The bone-chilling water enveloped him. He choked on water and screamed.
They were not far away from where the villagers were washing their vegetables. The villagers could see them clearly if they looked upstream. Therefore, they witnessed everything that Zhao Changgui did.
Zhao Changgui attempted to push Xie Jun into the water without a valid reason. His action caused the villagers to loathe him.
So when Zhao Changgui was screaming for help, no one saved him.
A villager commented, “As expected, like father, like son. Zhao Baotian harmed other people, and his son is following in his footsteps. We should definitely stay away from them in the future!”
“Junjun did not offend him. Why is he so evil? He deserves to drown.”
“He’s so young, yet his heart is wretched. What will become of him when he grows up? He will become a murderer just like his father!”
The villagers went on and on.
The river was rather deep. Fortunately, it was winter now, and the water level had receded. The current was also not as swift.
Zhao Changgui struggled for a bit before he managed to stand up. The water was up to his chest.
When he heard what the villagers said, he immediately cursed, “If this bitch Zhao Chuchu had not framed my father, you mongrels would not be able to spout such nonsense here as you please. When I grow up, I will kill all of you. It is because all of you didn’t save my father that he is dead now!”
Zhao Chuchu was speechless.
This brat was beyond saving!
“I killed your father? Then, did my parents deserve to be poisoned by your father? Zhao Changgui, you are so self-centered. You do not know how to differentiate right from wrong. It seems that a person like you will be useless when you grow up. If that is the case, it would be better for you to die right here!”
Zhao Chuchu’s icy gaze frightened Zhao Changgui.
He suddenly became meek, no longer acting as fiercely as before.
He dared not say a word and treaded carefully to the riverbank.
Zhao Chuchu walked to the riverbank. When Zhao Changgui got closer, she grabbed his head and pressed it into the water. She said, “Junjun did not provoke you, and you wanted to kill him. Remember this feeling of not being able to live or die!”
Zhao Changgui was choking so badly that he could not stop coughing.
Zhao Chuchu pulled him up and then pressed him down again. She repeated this until Zhao Changgui was so scared that he wailed and begged for mercy, saying, “I was wrong. I won’t do it again in the future. Please let me go…”
Zhao Chuchu was unmoved.
Zhao Changgui thought that he was going to die here.
Madam Ma rushed over frantically. When she saw Zhao Changgui in such a state, she quickly begged for mercy, saying, “Chuchu, he is still a child. Let him go, please. I will discipline him properly back home.”
When Zhao Chuchu heard this, she glanced to the side and saw Madam Ma begging her with a sad look on her face.
Zhao Chuchu was holding Zhang Changgui as he stood in the river, shivering. He was so cold that his face was pale, and he was drawing deep breaths.
“You wish to plead for him?” asked Zhao Chuchu.
Madam Ma nodded and said, “After all, he is Changrong’s brother.”
“Hmm, as long as you do not regret it,” said Zhao Chuchu. She did not stop
Madam Ma from becoming a saint as she let go of Zhao Changgui.
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