The Female Cannon Fodder With Boundless Merits-Chapter 1256 - 1260: The Promise (8)

The Su Family, overwhelmed with grief, appeared insane, pouring all their fury onto Zhang Yang.

With eyes red with anger, they lunged at Zhang Yang like they wanted to devour him.

Mrs. Su and Su’s eldest sister-in-law, accustomed to manual labor, weren’t lacking in strength, and they clawed and bit at Zhang Yang. Originally feeling guilty and ashamed, Zhang Yang was now unable to withstand this one-sided assault.

The chaotic tactics of the women were more unbearable for Zhang Yang than a punch to the face.

His skin burst open, leaving streaks of blood across his face, and his clothes became disheveled and torn.

Mrs. Su wailed miserably, "Why isn’t it you who died? Why did you have to ruin our little sister..."

Zhang Yang thought the pain he was suffering was something he deserved but faced with such a scene, the physical pain transmitting from his nerves to his brain made him shrink back in fear.

He couldn’t help but raise a hand to block, inadvertently pushing Mrs. Su to the ground.

Instantly, he timidly covered his face, hurriedly and loudly explaining, "I’m sorry... I didn’t mean to."

Now, Zhang Yang was like he had poked a hornet’s nest.

The anger of the Su Family instantly peaked.

Old Su snorted heavily, looking coldly at Zhang Yang, saying, "No remorse at all."

As Old Su’s gloomy gaze settled upon him, Zhang Yang felt as if he was being stared down by a venomous snake, and his whole body trembled.

Yet, despite this, it incited a stubbornness within Zhang Yang.

Though it was him who initiated things, and he shouldn’t have impulsively asked Su Li to commit suicide with him.

But wasn’t he forced into it by these people.... If only they could be understanding and supportive, he wouldn’t have become so pessimistic as to want to die.

Furthermore, Su Li jumped into the lake herself; he didn’t push or force her.... he was at fault, but it’s not a crime deserving death. The Su Family blaming everything on him is rather unreasonable.

Previously, he let the Su Family vent, considering his feelings for Su Li and understanding of their grief, but their blows were becoming heavier.... that’s crossing the line, isn’t it?

From a distance, Su Li observed this theatrical scene, her gaze towards Zhang Yang mirrored that of Old Su’s.

No remorse....

Zhang Yang felt very wronged and innocent, yet never considered how childish it was to persuade a naïve girl to die with his immature thoughts.

He never thought about the consequences, or the responsibility he should bear. Now he was solely wrapped up in his own grievances and discomfort, how selfish....

In despair over not attaining love, others lost their lives and familial bonds....

"Kill you, I want to kill you.... since you agreed to die together with our little sister, now go accompany her."

Second Brother Su’s eerie cold voice made Zhang Yang feel a tinge of fear and panic.

Covering his head and stepping back, he questioned in shock, "How do you know..."

"Know about you asking little sister to commit suicide together?" Second Brother Su tossed forward a stack of thick letters that scattered on the ground.

Though there aren’t many literate people in the village, some do exist, like the Village Secretary, who is an educated man.

He picked up a piece of letter paper and read word by word, his expression gradually becoming particularly grim.

Having his heartfelt letters read aloud publicly, Zhang Yang’s face turned red with embarrassment.

"Now all the villagers know, this Zhang family’s brat deliberately lured and enticed my daughter. Maybe due to the animosity between our families, he intentionally led my inexperienced little sister to..."

"See him standing here perfectly fine, it’s evident he did it on purpose. What a vicious plot.... the Zhang family truly has no conscience."

Second Brother Su barely finished speaking, and everyone slapped their thighs, realizing there’s indeed a possibility.

Suddenly, everyone’s gaze towards Zhang Yang changed—it would be a rather malicious and terrifying move if true.

"No, it’s not.... I’m not...." Zhang Yang stammered attempting to explain himself but was interrupted by Second Brother Su, who said bluntly, "Jump into Jing Lake, go accompany my little sister now, then I’ll believe you’re innocent. After all.... your initial intention was to die together with my little sister, wasn’t it? Perfect, with the village’s collective witness, fulfill you as a pair of lovers...."

Zhang Yang was stuck in a dilemma, unable to stop the chill sweeping over him as he glanced toward the lake’s water, instinctively wanting to retreat, distancing himself from the lakeshore.

When coerced into death, he found not a shred of desire to die.

Just as the Su Family was relentlessly closing in, a loud shout and thundering footsteps came from afar.

"Yang’er, don’t be afraid, your mother is here.... I want to see who dares drive my son to death...." 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

Mrs. Zhang led the way with a hoe, followed by a group of Zhang family members also wielding sticks and farm tools.

Hearing the familiar voice, Zhang Yang’s tense spirits eased, joy filled his heart, and he couldn’t suppress the rising corners of his mouth.

His mother had arrived, granting a sense of stability.

But.... Zhang Yang’s joy hadn’t reached his eyes when suddenly he stiffened reflexively, like cornered by a fierce beast.

Beads of sweat formed on his forehead, his back chilled, only until the gaze moved away bit by bit did he dare to deeply inhale and exhale.

In terror, Zhang Yang searched for the source that made him quiver, yet found nothing as if the icy gaze was a figment of his imagination.

Devoid of warmth, damp, and cold like the lake water....

Suddenly, as if a thought struck him, Zhang Yang hurriedly ran toward his mother, "Mom, Mom let’s go, quickly."

Mrs. Zhang menacingly swung her hoe towards the Su Family, angrily waving it. If Second Brother Su hadn’t dodged, his head would have been split open.

Upon hearing her son’s voice, Mrs. Zhang stopped, her ferocity turning into a deep tenderness, comforting, "Don’t be afraid, my son, today, Mom will surely avenge you."

"What nonsense, Su Xiaomei shamelessly did things herself, felt ashamed and jumped into the lake; you think I’m going to let you blame it all on my son without talking to me first as his mom?"

"If you Su Family don’t give an explanation for beating my Yang’er like this...."

"Mom, stop talking, we should leave quickly."

Not only did Zhang Family refuse to easily let it go, but Su Family was niot willing either....

However, unlike the Zhang Family’s unity in Zhang Village, despite Su Family’s good reputation in the village, villagers are willing to give a hand in minor matters, but ultimately they can’t compare to the whole clan of the Zhang Family.