Plunder-Chapter 280 Zheng Gang is Still Alive

This was an equivalent exchange.

Yao Chuman didn’t lose out.

With these medicines, she could help Yao Jian, essentially saving his life, and as for Qiao En, if she knew the truth, it could alleviate the misunderstanding between her and Mrs. Zhou.

"Let me think about it some more."

As the moment approached, Yao Chuman began to hesitate again.

But this time, Qiao En didn’t give her a chance.

"There’s nothing to think about anymore, I’ve decided now, all these medicines will be destroyed, nobody needs them anyway.

"Qiao En, don’t be like this."

Seeing Qiao En about to throw the medicine box into the lake, Yao Chuman backed down.

"Let’s talk this over nicely."

"I think Aunt Man better stop trying to sugarcoat things for me, you’re not sincere."

Qiao En withdrew her gaze and walked away.

She had blocked every point of Yao Chuman’s hesitation.

This time, Yao Chuman had no chance to hesitate.

"Fine, I’ll talk."

She made a decision.

"Let’s go back inside, what are we doing standing here on the roadside."

She walked ahead, leading Qiao En toward the old house.

This time, Uncle Zhong didn’t stop them.

"Actually, that matter was just a misunderstanding."

Yao Chuman took a deep breath and said.

"What misunderstanding?"

Qiao En pressed.

"Zhou Jin’an’s mother did not cheat."

Yao Chuman said with difficulty, but since Qiao En was good-natured, she gave Yao Chuman ample space to elaborate.

"At that time, Zhou Zhendong had a driver named Zheng Gang. It just so happened that Zheng Gang was drunk that day, and taking advantage of his drunken state, he attempted to molest Mrs. Zhou. Zhou Zhendong happened to discover it and immediately fired Zheng Gang. However, Zheng Gang went around claiming he had an affair with Mrs. Zhou. The rumor spread quickly. Originally, Zhou Zhendong didn’t believe it, but the rumors were too vicious. In frustration, the old master expelled Mrs. Zhou to quell the gossip."

Hearing this, Qiao En was extremely shocked.

"Where did that Zheng Gang go afterward?"

Qiao En asked further.

After all, he was the root cause of the trouble.

If they could find him, then Mrs. Zhou’s innocence could be cleared.

Yao Chuman grabbed a lighter and a box of cigarettes from the table, took out a slim lady’s cigarette, struck the lighter, and then lit the cigarette, taking a deep drag.

"Who knows?"

"A living person can’t just disappear into thin air, right?"

Qiao En didn’t believe it. She always felt Yao Chuman was hiding something.

Yet, as Yao Chuman smoked one cigarette after another, she still refused to say anything.

"That I don’t know."

She lied.

Qiao En didn’t continue to expose her; she just felt deeply sorry for Mrs. Zhou.

She had been unfairly maligned, and her loving husband chose to protect his own face, sacrificing his beloved spouse.

"I’ve answered everything you asked, can you give me the medicine now?"

Yao Chuman reached out for the medicine.

Qiao En handed over the medicine from the box, but she kept the list in her hand.

"This medicine is enough for two months. If Aunt Man thinks of anything else, make sure to tell me."

Qiao En spoke honestly.

"Do you know Doctor Zou?"

Yao Chuman asked curiously.

Qiao En neither denied nor confirmed; she simply raised the list in her hand, "I have here which domestic medicines can substitute. It depends on Aunt Man’s sincerity."

In the matter of pushing for more, Qiao En was quite a natural.

"Isn’t my sincerity enough?"

"Not enough."

Qiao En affirmed.

Just then, Zhou Jin’an arrived.

Uncle Zhong went to open the door.

Zhou Jin’an walked in, wrapped in nervous tension.

"The young master is back!"

Uncle Zhong raised his voice and called out.

At the sound, the two women in the house were instantly startled.

"What did you bring him here for?"

Yao Chuman asked warily.

Qiao En was also surprised; how could Zhou Jin’an have found this place?

She quickly got up and walked outside while Zhou Jin’an had already arrived in the courtyard.

He grabbed her wrist and carefully checked her over, from head to toe, left to right.

"Did they bully you?" he asked.

In Zhou Jin’an’s eyes, entering the old mansion was akin to entering a dragon’s den.

"No."

Qiao En answered truthfully.

"Let’s go."

Zhou Jin’an grabbed Qiao En’s wrist and started to leave with her.

Yao Chuman rushed over, spreading her arms as if to stop them.

"What are you trying to do?"

Zhou Jin’an glared with wide eyes and immediately protected Qiao En behind him.

"This is a private matter between me and Qiao En, it has nothing to do with you, Zhou Jin’an, you’d better step aside."

Yao Chuman was still assertive.

Zhou Jin’an pulled Qiao En into his embrace, "En’en and I are husband and wife. A husband and wife are united as one, inseparable. Her matters have always been my matters."

He inherently possessed an imposing air of protective fieriness.

Yao Chuman was so anxious she couldn’t describe it in words.

"Wait for me outside, I’ll just say a few words and then come out."

This time, the person who came to defuse the situation was Qiao En.

"Don’t believe her."

Zhou Jin’an muttered softly.

Qiao En smiled wryly and gently pushed him, "Behave, wait for me outside. I’ll be out soon."

A husband and wife are united, but sometimes it’s still necessary to maintain one’s independence.

Zhou Jin’an, uneasy, walked outside, "If something happens, remember to call out loud for me, I’ll come immediately."

As soon as Zhou Jin’an stepped out of the hall, Yao Chuman became impatient.

"You tell me Dr. Zou’s contact information, and I’ll tell you where Zheng Gang is now."

It was a fair trade.

Qiao En was waiting exactly for Yao Chuman’s sensibilities and indeed, she did not disappoint.

However, Qiao En didn’t agree immediately.

Things easily obtained are never cherished.

So, she decided to add fuel to Yao Chuman’s anxious fire.

"I’ll think about it and let you know."

Qiao En didn’t give a definite answer and turned to walk outside.

Yao Chuman became anxious.

"Okay, I’ll tell you."

She gathered her courage and told Qiao En everything about what happened that year in detail.

After that incident, Mrs. Zhou was expelled from the Zhou family’s old mansion, leading to a marital split with Zhou Zhendong.

Mrs. Zhou, not willing to give up, made frequent disturbances at the old mansion.

The old master, in a fit of anger, quickly married Yao Chuman.

And Zheng Gang? He, of course, paid the price for his impulsiveness too.

He was beaten so badly that three of his legs were broken; two of them left him unable to walk, and the other permanently deprived him of his manhood.

Without a doubt, there was only one person who could have done this.

"He’s still alive, living in a small mountain village, and his days are not going well."

"I want the exact address."

Qiao En’s emotions were complex.

"Hongyan Village."

Yao Chuman hesitated for a while before finally uttering these three words.

Qiao En was honest; after Yao Chuman revealed this information, she handed over the list to her, along with Dr. Zou’s contact information.

As Qiao En walked outside, Yao Chuman called out to her.

"Qiao En, if I were you, I’d choose to remain silent. The past is unchangeable, and Zheng Gang has already paid for his actions. Perhaps, let’s just drop it?"

"Drop it? How so?"

Qiao En scoffed.

She walked briskly outside; Zhou Jin’an was anxiously waiting at the door.

"How was it? Did she give you any trouble?"

He was very concerned about her.

Touched, Qiao En reached out and looped her arm through his, "No, I’m just a bit hungry now. Let’s go home."

On the way home, Qiao En’s mind was a mess.

She now knew the truth, but Zhou Jin’an did not.

If he came to know, what would he do?