Eighties Sweetheart Wife
Chapter 389: How Many Can Be Buried in the Pit?

Chapter 389: Chapter 389: How Many Can Be Buried in the Pit?

Brother Luo, of course, didn’t admit it and said it was his brother who carelessly let it slip.

Otherwise, how could it have spread to Erdao River Village?

This brother of his was never one to handle matters well.

The two of them started fighting.

By the time their mother heard the news and rushed over, the public security officers had also arrived.

After questioning, Luo Zhishan clenched his teeth and refused to admit anything.

If he admitted it, he would become a thief.

Luo Zhishan also said that this was a private matter between him and his ex-wife, and they would resolve it privately, promising to give the Xia family an explanation eventually.

The public security officials sternly explained the seriousness of the situation.

If he had indeed taken the items, by confessing voluntarily, he could receive a lighter punishment; but if he didn’t tell the truth and they found out through their investigation, the crime would be considered more severe.

Nowadays, stealing money above a certain amount could lead to imprisonment, which would result in a criminal record that would prevent Luo Zhishan’s sons and daughters from being able to join the military in the future.

The two silver bracelets were quite heavy; from the beginning to the end of last year, the price of silver had increased eightfold. Currently, these two bracelets were not enough to warrant imprisonment, but they were sufficient for detention, a fine, and reeducation through labor.

Either way, it would still leave a criminal record.

They hoped he would think it over carefully.

After the public security left, the three family members had grim expressions on their faces.

Luo Zhishan muttered, "Increased by eightfold, wouldn’t that be enough for a prison sentence?"

Those two silver bracelets were indeed substantial.

Previously worth over ninety yuan, had they now become worth more than seven hundred yuan?

The color drained from Luo Zhishan’s face.

Brother Luo was also anxious; he had only one brother, and if his brother ended up behind bars, it would bring shame to himself as well.

He quickly said, "Why don’t you go find Whang Xiaoman and have her tell the public security that she lied? Actually, the bracelets are with her, she just didn’t want to give them to the Xia family, but she didn’t expect that the Xia family would report it to the authorities."

Their mother’s eyes lit up; her eldest son did have a way.

Luo Zhishan hesitated, "Will she agree? She really hates me now. She won’t listen to anything I say. Otherwise, why would we get a divorce?"

The old lady sneered, "Just by the Xia family filing the report, you can tell that Xia Xinshan never had any intention of remarrying. They’re just trying to find ways to get rid of her, or use something as leverage against her. You just need to coax her well and assure her..."

Seeing his mother stop talking, Luo Zhishan asked, "Assure her of what?"

The old lady grimaced; suddenly, the situation had become difficult to handle.

Because the silver bracelets were indeed in her possession, and now she really didn’t dare to move them carelessly, fearing that the public security might be watching secretly.

Isn’t that how it’s all portrayed in the movies?

If the truth were uncovered, with so much money involved, her son would definitely be sent for reeducation through labor.

Then they would be completely done for.

Now, the marriage prospects for her younger son were looking grim.

Just yesterday, there was a possibility with a girl who was still unwed, but today she heard that the girl had a suitor; her parents wanted to swap her in marriage for her simple-minded brother.

If one were to marry her into the family, wouldn’t it just be another Whang Xiaoman?

Moreover, the betrothal gift demanded was 500 yuan.

Where would she get that?

Grinding her teeth in frustration, the old lady said, "No matter what, you and Whang Xiaoman have a foundation of affection. You need to win her back. If you can smooth over the bracelet issue, the Xia family, now that they have money, might not pursue the matter if Xiaoman leaves."

A thought crossed Luo Zhishan’s mind; in fact, he did have feelings for Little Nuan.

He had never forgotten her.

With today’s incident, as long as Little Nuan spoke up for him and took the blame, the public security would no longer come after him.

Luo Zhishan wiped the sweat from his forehead.

He contemplated rushing to Erdao River Village to find Whang Xiaoman, even skipping lunch to do so.

As long as he could convince Whang Xiaoman, he would clear himself of any involvement.

Anyway, that’s how things turned out.

We might as well make do and stick together, at least Xiaoman has him in her heart, and she doesn’t want any stuff.

Otherwise, he can’t afford to marry a wife.

I’ll make sure to promise her well, to make her change her mind.

The main worry is that Xia Xinshan won’t hold grudges.

By then, Xiaoman would be wholeheartedly with the Xia family.

Xia Xinshan’s family now is capable and wealthy, and he and Xiaoman have a child together.

By that time, Xiaoman will absolutely not change her mind.

So, with a burning anxiety, Luo Zhishan immediately dashed towards Erdao River Village.

Meanwhile, Song Yunuan had reached her grandmother’s house.

She called both her older and younger maternal uncles back.

Xiaoman’s mind was a jumbled mess, unable to articulate what she was feeling.

In any case, it was just jealousy, that damned Luo Zhishan, how dare he deceive her.

She wanted to settle the score with Luo Zhishan, but every time she remembered how vicious he was when hitting people, she would feel intimidated, yet she couldn’t let it go, so she still wanted to confront him for clarification.

Then she heard people talking outside.

She heard the one called Song Yunuan saying, "Grandma, older uncle, younger uncle, I’ve finished filing the report. The police should now be at Little Mountain Hamlet to investigate Luo Zhishan.

You don’t know, but last year’s silver prices were really high, up by eight times. Grandma’s two silver bracelets could easily be worth hundreds of yuan.

If they’re really with Luo Zhishan, how wronged you and my older uncle would feel, Grandma. Luo Zhishan is your enemy, and he even used Grandma’s silver bracelets to marry his wife?"

Xia Xinshan’s face turned ashen with anger, "Once the police find out, I’ll go and settle the score with him!"

Song Yunuan suddenly asked, "Is Xiaoman at home?"

Everything had been rehearsed beforehand.

Zhu Feng said, "I just saw her, it looked like she went out."

Xiaoman, who was about to come out, stopped in her tracks.

It seemed like Song Yunuan let out a sigh of relief as she said, "You all should be careful too. I heard on my way here some talk about Luo Zhishan regretting his actions, wanting to take Xiaoman back for a remarriage. That’s why he’s deliberately holding onto the silver bracelets. You know, Luo Zhishan is really lovesick, waiting for Xiaoman for three whole years; normal men couldn’t do that."

Xiaoman’s heart skipped a beat upon hearing this, her cheeks flushing with pride and her lips curling into a smug smile.

Because what Song Yunuan said was true.

Her feelings towards Xia Xinshan were now highly complex. Before, just looking at him disgusted and annoyed her, but now, she didn’t have that feeling.

However, Xia Xinshan loathed her, his gaze was cold as ice, as if looking at something filthy.

It irritated her to no end.

Especially those harsh words he said.

She couldn’t help but remember the good in Luo Zhishan once again.

In fact, she was also to blame.

If she hadn’t pinched Zhishan’s daughter, Zhishan wouldn’t have been angered enough to hit her.

Xiaoman clenched her hands, her resentment fading somewhat.

She continued to listen as Song Yunuan went on to say: "...But all that is just hearsay, it has nothing to do with us. I’m telling you, Xiaoman is Xique’s biological mother. If she took Xique’s New Year’s money or something, even if we go to report it, it won’t do any good, we’ll just have to suffer in silence.

She wouldn’t dare steal your money, but if it becomes known that Xique still has over 100 yuan of New Year’s money, there’s no guarantee she won’t be tempted. However, I feel she won’t, after all, she wants to use Xique to continue living here."

After Song Yunuan finished speaking, she added, "I’m hungry, I need to go home to eat. You all should come over to my house for food, let’s go, let’s all eat, my mom made dumplings with pickled cabbage filling, they’re so delicious..."

So, Zhu Feng locked her room up and then just left.

After all, villagers nowadays really don’t have the habit of locking their front doors.

Throughout all this, Xia Xindong didn’t say a word.

Because Han Chen was about to run out again, he wanted to know what Little Nuan was up to.

Xia Xindong calmly said to Han Chen, "What else can she be doing? Digging a pit, of course!"