Yang Zhiguo’s face darkened further upon hearing Zhang Hehua’s unreserved words. If it weren't for the presence of so many people, he would have gladly berated Zhang Hehua as an idiot on the spot!
He had been foolish to collude with Zhang Wan’er and misuse his authority for illegal activities! If their actions were to be discovered by higher authorities and investigated by a special team, neither he nor Zhang Wan’er would have a good life. They had already committed attempted murder.
“Someone, take Zhang Hehua and Zhang Wan’er away! I believe you’ve lost your husband, and your nerves are so rattled that you’re spouting nonsense! When have Wan’er and I ever acted maliciously towards Chen Lishu? As a leader of the people, could I possibly do such a thing?
Most importantly, what reason would I have to harm Chen Lishu? If I truly wanted to do something, why would I have escalated the situation to this extent? Back when she was kidnapped by robbers and held in that small mountain village, I could have easily chosen to ignore it!” Yang Zhiguo quickly offered a few explanations to himself before preparing to have Zhang Hehua and the other taken away.
Just as they were about to leave, Grandpa He, leaning on his cane, suddenly walked out: “Zhiguo, you and I are old acquaintances, so I won’t dwell on today’s matter. Since these two have mental issues, keep a close eye on them.
I am old and chose to live in a courtyard house for a quiet life. If something like this happens again, I won’t hesitate to take matters into my own hands to clear out the trash! You must keep a close watch on these two after you go back. I think you’re the only one with a clear head in the entire household.”
With Grandpa He speaking, how could Yang Zhiguo refuse? A forced smile appeared on his face: “Yes, yes, rest assured, this will never happen again. If they lose control of themselves and disturb your family’s lives again, I kindly ask Grandpa He to personally deal with them and help educate this junior!”
After saying this, he forcefully took Zhang Hehua and her daughter away with his entourage.
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The Zhang Family residence.
Yang Zhiguo, his face grim, shoved the two into the living room: “Old man, you’ve broken the agreement between us! Didn’t you say you would keep an eye on them? You can indulge them, but don’t say I didn’t warn you. You don’t want to see the tragedy of a white-haired person seeing off a black-haired one, do you?”
Upon hearing Yang Zhiguo’s words, the old man’s fatigue became more pronounced. He hesitated for a moment, then sighed helplessly:
“I’m old, and it’s difficult to manage many things. Zhiguo, as the saying goes, a wife follows her husband, whether he’s a chicken or a dog. Since Hehua married into the Yang family, she is now part of your family. This is your family matter and has nothing to do with us anymore!”
“Fine, since it’s our Yang family’s business, then don’t blame me for being excessive in what I do next!” Yang Zhiguo said with a chilling expression. He then produced a club thicker than his arm from somewhere and, without a word, brought it down directly on Zhang Wan’er’s leg.
A scream echoed through the Zhang family residence. Zhang Wan’er’s face was covered in cold sweat, her expression one of pain. She felt as if she were submerged in water, unable to breathe!
Yang Zhiguo completely ignored Zhang Wan’er’s pained expression and said through gritted teeth, “Aren’t you just relying on the child in your belly, thinking you can control Gu Xingdong? That’s why you shamelessly went to the Gu family door today to force a marriage! I want to see what leverage you have to approach Gu Xingdong after this child is gone!
I’m going to break your legs today. Without these two legs, how will you run to the Gu family! The Yang and Zhang families are both prominent households. Breaking two legs is nothing; your family’s wealth is enough to ensure you live comfortably for the rest of your life!”
Zhang Tieshan watched Yang Zhiguo gnash his teeth, appearing as if he wanted to beat this useless thing to death. He anxiously wanted to get up from the sofa to check on Zhang Wan’er’s condition, but as soon as he thought that her life might be in danger, not just her legs, his action of checking her injuries froze.
Compared to Zhang Tieshan’s composure, Zhang Hehua was like a madwoman. She suddenly lunged in front of Yang Zhiguo and scratched his face a few times: “You bastard, how dare you lay hands on my daughter?! Wan’er is my child, born after ten months of pregnancy. What business is it of yours?
I’m telling you, my husband is dead, and I have nothing to do with your Gu family. Stop bossing my daughter around in our house! If you’re really that capable, go kill Chen Lishu, and maybe you can secure a decent future for your niece. Otherwise, don’t use the excuse of doing it for my daughter’s sake to harm her!”
“You’re still talking about this. Isn’t it because you spoiled her that Wan’er has become like this? Shut up, or I won’t hesitate to hit you too, so that you and your daughter stop doing brainless things!” Yang Zhiguo said, raising his club as if he were also going to break her legs.
Zhang Hehua was startled and instantly swallowed her scolding words. She then went to Zhang Wan’er’s side and wailed, “My poor daughter, what sin have you committed to be beaten so badly covered in blood! I think your uncle wants to kill you so that no one will compete with him for the Yang family property!
What are you all standing there for? You’re all so clueless, hurry and get a doctor from the clinic! If there’s anything wrong with Wan’er’s legs, I won’t live either. I’ll drag you down with me in death!”
Yang Zhiguo callously interrupted, “No need! I’ve brought a doctor with me.”
As he finished speaking, a man in a doctor’s coat rushed over. After examining Zhang Wan’er, he expertly took out bandages and began to dress her wound:
“Mr. Gu didn’t use too much force. There are no major issues with either leg, but the child in her womb is likely to be lost. I will have an obstetrician come later to clean up Miss Zhang’s wound!
Mrs. Zhang, please don’t worry. Zhang Xiaojie is, after all, the niece of Chief Yang. He certainly wouldn’t do anything too excessive. Before the obstetrician arrives, I will do my best to help Zhang Xiaojie stop the bleeding!”
With that, the doctor busied himself. Zhang Wan’er’s face had completely lost its color. Without this child, how could she compete with Chen Lishu? Her attempt to awaken Gu Xingdong’s paternal love with the child had ultimately been her own wishful thinking!
Zhang Wan’er felt that her fervent love had transformed into hatred at this moment. Since she couldn’t have it…
She might as well destroy it!