The Female Cannon Fodder With Boundless Merits-Chapter 1257 - 1261: Promise (9)

Su Family moved here in Old Su’s grandfather’s generation. Even though several generations have passed, to the other villagers who have lived here for generations, they still belong to the outsiders.

In such critical moments where a fierce fight is needed, the villagers are reluctant to get involved.

However, the Su Family has always been kind to others. The villagers have all benefited from them in one way or another, and even the Village Secretary does not want to see them suffer disadvantage right in front of him.

Village Secretary advised, "Old Su, don’t act impulsively now, after all... little sister might never..."

"We should consider how to prevent little sister’s death from being in vain..." the Village Secretary hinted.

He meant that the Su Family should seize this opportunity to demand benefits and compensation from the Zhang family.

After all, there is a high possibility that she’s gone, and no matter how much emotional conflict there is, a True Man cannot be brought back. One should consider how to minimize the loss.

Although saying this feels somewhat cold-hearted, a little girl, it’s a pity... but there are boys in the family; they are the true roots.

In the eyes of most rural people, they basically think this way. Boys are the most important. Even so, the dead cannot surpass the living.

The Village Secretary’s kindly suggestion, however, sounded particularly harsh in the ears of the Su Family.

Brother Su was about to retort but was quickly held back by Old Su.

He shook his head in deep sorrow, "Eldest..."

"Thank you, big brother, but I can’t overcome this." Old Su struck his chest hard. "Although little sister is a girl, I raised her with much effort, more so than Brother Su and Second Brother Su... Now she was lured away, and she’s gone. How can I endure that..."

Those nearby who heard exchanged sorrowful glances; everyone had seen how preciously Su Family treated their daughter, like raising a golden phoenix, treasured greatly.

At this moment, those with intentions to comfort also fell silent before confronting the menacing Zhang family.

Under the fierce gaze of Mrs. Zhang, they turned their heads uncomfortably.

Mrs. Zhang, with pride, provocatively raised her head at Old Su.

Old Su pressed his lips tightly, deeply saddened.

Even though he knows the villagers’ actions now are understandable, he couldn’t help feeling hurt.

His gaze swept across the crowd in front of him one by one.

Standing on the far left is Luo Family. Their main labor force, Luo Xiaoshun, was injured by wild boars from the mountain, with no money for treatment, and when even his family tacitly gave up on him, it was Su Family who spent their savings and hurried to town overnight to bring a doctor to save Luo Xiaoshun from the brink of Ghost Gate.

His family had no food to eat, and Su Family saved from their own mouths to send food over.

Now, Luo Family’s days are slowly going well, and they have repaid more than half of the money borrowed, yet there is still a small portion they owe.

There is also a person standing in the middle. His daughter was beaten home by her husband’s family from the town and was close to seeking death. It was Su’s eldest sister-in-law who waded through the icy water to pull her back, and Brother Su who repeatedly went to town with his family seeking justice for her.

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It can be said that in the whole village, there are few who haven’t been benefited by the Su Family.

Old Su thought that being kind to others in this way would make these people feel grateful, and in a critical moment when he can’t manage, these people he once helped would give a hand in return.

But when it truly came to this moment, he saw the unpredictability of human nature.

Su Family has lived in this village for three or four generations but still haven’t made themselves part of it.

Old Su’s pleading gaze wasn’t unnoticed, but they, weighing the situation, still chose silence.

Last time when standing up with the Su Family against Zhang Village’s people, it was already showing favor, but to offend them dead...

The Village Secretary never had that in mind; the Zhang’s family alone isn’t much, but the people of Zhang Village are formidable.

Several town leaders come from Zhang Village, and they say Zhang Village even has people in the city....

Seeing this, it was Second Brother Su who couldn’t stand it anymore, glaring at the people in front of him, he shouted loudly: "Dear uncles, I’ve helped you many times before, this time I’m asking you to help drive Zhang’s family out."

"And Zhang Yang...."

Before Second Brother Su could finish, the Village Secretary awkwardly interrupted: "Su Er, you’re angry now, don’t be impulsive, listen to what your father says."

Other villagers awkwardly nodded in agreement, avoiding the topic of helping.

Some even sneaked away, fearing getting hurt if a fight broke out.

On the other side, Zhang Yang had no desire to stay here longer; he felt very uncomfortable, as if a pair of eyes was ominously watching him, making him shiver and feel cold.

He wished to leave this sad place immediately....

"Mom, I’m hurting, let’s go quickly." 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

At Zhang Yang’s plea, Mrs. Zhang stopped bothering Su Family and focused more on her son.

The departure of Zhang Family indeed relieved the Village Secretary and the others.

Second Brother Su wanted to chase, but was restrained by Old Su, "Let’s find little sister first...."

Whether missing or deceased, they must find her body, she can’t be left to become food for fish and shrimp at the bottom of the lake.

Suppressing their grief and rage, Su Family prepared to search for Su Li’s body.

The villagers possibly felt guilty for what happened earlier, and this time they responded positively.

Someone suddenly shouted, "Chen Rong, what are you doing standing there?"

Second Brother Su also looked over at the sound.

If he remembered correctly, this girl was little sister’s best friend in the village.

"Chen Rong, why were you standing with Zhang’s family just now?"

This immediately reminded Second Brother Su, who asked aloud, "Did you call Zhang family over?"

Early morning, even if Zhang’s family knew Zhang Yang went missing, it couldn’t be so swift and precise to bring people over.

Such aggressiveness could only be attributed to someone tipping them off, nothing else was plausible.

Previously, Second Brother Su and the others were overwhelmed with grief, no one considered this; now reminded by others, they certainly thought of it.

Right in front of them, Chen Rong was still gazing foolishly in the direction Zhang Yang left; being suddenly reminded aloud, her expression couldn’t be concealed in time, witnessed by the village’s elders and young wives clearly.

Who hasn’t been young before, everyone knew the reason behind Chen Rong’s facial expression.

Along with Second Brother Su’s shout, everyone’s face turned different colors; this girl likely has a thing for Zhang Yang.

The villagers all looked strangely at Chen Rong, with varied thoughts across their minds.