I am chasing a rough man in the 80s
Chapter 221: Calamity Strikes

Chapter 221: Chapter 221: Calamity Strikes

Ever since Suizi got pregnant, she had never felt this unwell before.

Having miscarried in her past life, she was particularly attentive to matters related to her child in this life.

Even the slightest discomfort would make her head straight home.

She first asked Yu Jingting to call in sick for her at school using the neighbour’s phone, then went to the hospital with Yu Jingting after packing some stuff.

After the check-up, the doctor said that Suizi was fine and suggested that the couple go home and monitor the situation.

Yu Jingting, not convinced, insisted that the doctor admit Suizi for observation for a day.

The doctor, who rarely saw people making a big fuss over such small issues, was flustered by Yu Jingting’s brazen actions, such as kicking tables and making a scene.

The doctor arranged a six-bed ward for Suizi. Even then, Yu Jingting was not satisfied.

"Why so many people!" He exclaimed. His wife needed peace and quiet.

Looking around her, Suizi noticed that all the other women in the wards were in the late stages of their pregnancy and almost due, unlike her...

She felt slightly awkward.

Noticing the glances from the expectant mothers and their family members, Suizi quickly explained with an apologetic smile,

"This is his first-time as a father and he’s slightly nervous. I apologize for the inconvenience."

A few of the pregnant women expressed their understanding and showed a hint of envy towards Suizi.

Everyone could see that this seemingly fierce young man was extremely concerned about his wife, boiling hot water for her, peeling oranges for her and taking great care of her.

Suizi stayed a night in the hospital, but the baby’s movements remained irregular.

Yu Jingting ran back and forth consulting the doctor numerous times. Whenever they checked her, it seemed everything was fine. But whenever they didn’t, she felt uncomfortable.

After a night of anxiety, she finally felt better.

The next day, Yu Jingting wanted the hospital to keep Suizi for observation, but Suizi felt that she was alright.

She felt suffocated lying in the hospital. After assuring Yu Jingting and with repeated assurances from the doctor, Yu Jingting finally agreed to take Suizi home.

Suizi wanted to go to work as she felt quite well that day, but Yu Jingting insisted that she rest and continue to focus on nurturing the baby.

The morning passed.

Just after lunch, a few police officers visited. Included among them was Suizi’s classmate, Liao Yong.

Suizi initially thought they were there due to Yu Jingting’s previous act of bravery, but the officers quickly revealed their intent once they entered the house.

"Yu Jingting, come with us for investigation," they ordered.

"What happened?!" Suizi and Wang Cuihua both asked anxiously.

Seeing Suizi’s pregnant belly, Liao Yong didn’t want her to worry. He briefly explained the situation,

"Don’t be scared. Zhang Linlin was murdered. We’ve learned that she had an argument with your husband yesterday. We’re taking him back for routine questioning to clear his name. He should be back soon."

"What?!" Suizi was shocked. She couldn’t believe that Zhang Linlin, who was alive and quarrelling with Yu Jingting just yesterday, was now dead?

She wanted to ask more, but Liao Yong wouldn’t say more.

At this stage of the investigation, there wasn’t much that could be shared.

"It’s okay, I’ll be back soon. Don’t overthink," Yu Jingting touched Suizi’s belly, and they shared a look.

Suizi felt like crying, she was the one who could cry the most easily.

But in this situation, she knew she couldn’t cry.

With Yu Jingting not home, she was the pillar of the family. There were seniors and a child at home, and she had twins in her belly. If she lost control, the whole family would be done for.

"What should we do, Suizi? Will anything happen?" Wang Cuihua nervously asked, gripping Suizi’s hand so hard that her veins were bulging.

"Mother, don’t worry. It wasn’t Jingting who did anything. Once the investigation clears him, he’ll be back," Suizi reassured.

"Oh - will they frame him?" Wang Cuihua imagined Yu Jingting being suspended, whipped by Liao Yong, and was distraught.

Suizi was speechless.

Had her mother-in-law listened to too many stories?

"We’re in the new society now. What you’re talking about belongs to the evil old society. You should trust the government, trust the police, they’ll certainly give our Jingting justice," Suizi reassured her mother-in-law while dealing with curious neighbours inquiring about their situation.

"Suizi, why was Jingting taken away?"

He was an established moral role model and a brave young man in the community, so many eyes were focused on him.

When they saw Yu Jingting being taken away by the police, the neighbours were curious.

Suizi simply told them that he was helping with an investigation, but she was not sure about the specific details.

Thankfully, the people living here were all educators and public servants, so their mannerisms were decent. None of them pried, nor did they gather in groups to gossip rudely.

After Suizi sent them away, she felt a bit exhausted and decided to lie down and rest.

She didn’t know that behind the big tree outside their home, two people were silently observing everything.

These two people were Uncle Yu and Aunt Yu.

Due to the dispute over the modification of the IOU, their families had fallen out completely.

It was reasonable to think that there shouldn’t be any more interactions.

But Yu Shuigou had been unlucky recently; his son had racked up a gambling debt, and the creditors were camping at their front door.

As the second uncle’s family refused to talk to them and other relatives couldn’t lend money, he thought of going to Wang Cuihua and trying his luck.

Everyone knew that Wang Cuihua’s family had come into wealth when they moved into the city.

Within a month, they managed to pay off 900 taels of their debt, leaving only two-thirds of the tractor debt unpaid.

On his way to the city, Yu Shuigou was determined to appease Wang Cuihua, even if it meant kneeling before her. He believed that Wang Cuihua would not sit by and watch them in dire straits.

Having obtained the address of Yu Jingting’s house, he made his way there.

Just in time to see Yu Jingting being taken away by the police.

The couple quickly hid behind a tree. After the police car left, they asked people nearby to find out what happened.

The neighbours all said that Yu Jingting was helping with an investigation, emphasising that he was a good man known to everyone on the street. But the uncle and aunt were adamant in their disbelief.

"Father, do you think that Tiegen did something bad in the city and got arrested?" Aunt asked.

Uncle squatted behind the tree, puffing at his tobacco pipe, his eyes darting around suspiciously.

"Ugh, isn’t this a disaster? Can we borrow the money now?" Aunt was filled with anxiety.

"This is not the way to go. We have to move quickly and knock on their door. While Wang Cuihua is still in shock, we have to show our apologies. Whether it is crying or kowtowing, we must borrow money. If Tiegen really gets arrested, they will be broke!"

At the moment, all Aunt was thinking about was how to please Wang Cuihua and scrounge some money to solve their immediate needs.

Uncle finished half a bag of tobacco and glanced at Aunt.

"Woman, a long hair, and short wit. Do you think you’ll be able to borrow money by crying and howling?"

"We can ask Suizi to lend us 100, if not 100 then 50 will do."

"Fool! How much is that? If Tiegen goes in, Old Four will be without a male heir, and their tractor..."

Aunt’s eyes lit up, a tractor is a valuable thing.

Spring ploughing was just around the corner, using it to plough fields for the villagers could bring in good money quickly!

"But even if Tiegen goes in, doesn’t Suizi’s belly still carry a child? Even if there’s family property, it’s for Suizi’s son."

"Dummy! How do you know she’s carrying a son for sure? We’ll insist that Old Yu’s family’s money should not be left to someone from another family. Brandish the old lady and see if she can’t be made to submit?"

"I have a feeling that Suizi, that sly fox, won’t give in so easily."

"We have the trump card, haha, we’re not afraid she won’t comply!" Uncle tapped his tobacco pipe, a sinister light flashing in his eyes.

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