I became the Counterpart of the Winner in a Period Novel-Chapter 205 - 202: The Meeting

She didn’t know where her strength came from, but she managed to injure two people. Hehua was able to break free and escape, but she didn’t care about Liu Sixia at all as she turned to run. In the next second, she was tripped, and Liu Sixia tried to save Hehua by grabbing the person.

She said, "Hehua, run quickly, go and get someone to save me." By this time, she was already caught and couldn’t break free.

Hehua agreed, yet she didn’t even glance at Liu Sixia, focused solely on escaping.

Because of Liu Sixia’s interference, those people couldn’t spare attention for Hehua and turned to deal with Liu Sixia together.

Liu Sixia thought Hehua would quickly call for help. After all, there were houses along the main road, and it was midday; there couldn’t be no one there.

But Hehua never returned. When Liu Siyuan’s friend investigated afterwards, they found out that Liu Yinghe never called anyone to save Liu Sixia.

Liu Sixia fell into a den of wolves and angered those people by letting Hehua escape. After taking turns beating her, they harbored ill intentions upon noticing her good looks. Despite Liu Sixia appearing soft and delicate, she had a fierce character and, seeing no chance of rescue, smashed her head against the wall to kill herself.

No wonder Liu Siyuan sought revenge for his sister.

From the beginning, he actively sought collaboration with Liu Yinghe, not for a win-win situation, but to lay an ambush, calculating Liu Yinghe and Jiang Beihua together. How did this person’s mind work? If it weren’t for that incident, this person would surely be destined for great things.

Jiang Mingyue didn’t plan to report it. Firstly, Jiang Beihua pushed Jiang Beiyang; a life for a life, it was a path he chose himself. Liu Yinghe can’t be considered innocent, either. She watched as the culprit committed crimes step by step, yet remained only an observer. Did she not anticipate the outcome? Not necessarily!

But if she had a premonition, she shouldn’t have stood by; that counts as covering up. Even if she later reported it, it was of no help to the deceased.

As for the matter of Liu Sixia, she was ungrateful and heartless; Liu Sixia originally didn’t have to die.

But that might not justify her death. So, the question arises.

Did she die unjustly this time?

The answer is no!

The matter goes back to Yang the Third.

They both belonged to Lotus Village. Yang the Third was naturally a bastard; he had designs on any woman he saw, whether maiden or wife. If she was hard to mess with, he’d hold back; if she was interested, they’d hit it off. There were also women like Zhou Lanlan with fierce characters; in such cases, Hehua played her part. Despite having the face of a village belle, she behaved like a madam. People didn’t know this before, but after Yang the Third died, everyone realized that Lotus Village had more than one public menace. While the families of victims were pondering how to deal with Hehua, she had already married into another village.

The villagers’ accumulated anger remained unresolved, waiting in the shadows, hoping for lightning to strike this troublemaker.

And now, the other public menace of Lotus Village indeed got struck down. Though not by lightning, the result was the same, and the villagers could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

These stories were previously gleaned from the minds of Ermao San Gou, whose street-smart abilities are top-notch.

It’s not just a big deal for Lotus Village; even when a chicken gets stolen elsewhere, the news invariably reaches those two within a day. It’s no wonder Liu Siyuan used them.

With answers obtained, the matter is settled. Jiang Mingyue was about to leave when unexpectedly, the person under surveillance emerged.

"Since you’re here, why not come in for a drink? Or are you just like those petty criminals?"

That was definitely a trap, and Jiang Mingyue wouldn’t fall for it.

But this place wasn’t easy to hide. Once she left, exposure was certain, so instead...

"Forget the drink. Mr. Liu still looks half-asleep, what kind of behavior would it be for a woman like me to go inside?"

Facing off directly, they sized each other up.

"Ha! Jiang Family’s Xiao Mingyue?"

Liu Siyuan identifying her by name at a glance didn’t surprise Jiang Mingyue.

Firstly, due to his grudge with Jiang Beihua, and secondly, those investigative skills of Ermao San Gou— it’s hard not to know her, even though she didn’t think of herself as famous. But Qingshan Village, this poorest village, unexpectedly lifted out of poverty, with a brick factory, well drilling, and now some new shiitake project—it was hard not to notice. Besides, everyone in the village probably has relatives in neighboring villages; news spreads between them pretty well, if not as fast as the internet, at least within the Beishi Commune.

"That’s me."

"What’s the matter? Not enough hunting in Qingshan Village for your home, and you came to Liu Village’s mountain?"

"I should be asking Mr. Liu that. With Liu Village’s game depleted, you turn your covetous eyes on Qingshan Village’s deer? Otherwise, why are your brothers Ermao and San Gou hanging around my Wuyun Mountain all day?"

Liu Siyuan squinted, not believing it was a coincidence, nor the small girl’s words. He preferred to think she specifically came for him, smelling something suspicious.

But neither did he fear; he insisted on evidence.

Wait, no, why did he consider this little girl his equal?

Despite his doubts, unless one is a fool, nobody would willingly inquire further.

"I apologize for my two brothers; I’ll convey Mr. Jiang’s dissatisfaction to them," he said.

Ugh! He simply wouldn’t confess!

If that’s the case, staying any longer is pointless; the facts won’t change, regardless of his admission.

"I appreciate it, Mr. Liu. Meeting Mr. Liu today was fate. Before I leave, I’d like to offer some advice.

Justice may be delayed, but it never fails to arrive. Choose to rely on yourself, paving your own path. Moving forward or backward depends on your own decision. However, I hope Mr. Liu holds his head high and looks forward, for both family and oneself, that’s a responsible attitude."

Jiang Mingyue finished speaking and left without lingering.

But Liu Siyuan’s heart continued to pound uncontrollably.

She knows! She must know!

But it seems she doesn’t plan to tell anyone.

What does she mean? Is she advising him to forget the past and start anew?

The two most loathsome individuals involved in yesterday’s injustices have been duly punished. Is she suggesting he ends it here?

Does she know he’s planning to deal with the few who tormented his sister back then and wants him to stop?

But how could he stop? If not for those scum, his sister wouldn’t have been driven to death. If he doesn’t personally take them down, how can he face his sister, or find peace?

But... Jiang Family’s Xiao Mingyue’s words echoed in his mind like a spell...

Yes! Does he really want to become a demon?

When parents were alive, they taught their siblings to be good, useful people for the country.

But now... he’s neither good nor useful, growing into what his parents least desired.

Suddenly, this usually strong man squatted, clutching his head, collapsing into tears unexpectedly.

Ermao San Gou didn’t know what happened to their Liu, only that he suddenly summoned them and then instructed...