Chapter 118: Lin Xiaodou Takes Action to Deter Everyone

“Ah? No... no...”

A flicker of panic quickly flashed in the eyes of the frail girl, who hastily waved her hand.

Lin Xiaodou stared intently at her:

“I’m just asking one question. Why are you so nervous? Could it be that you stole my money?”

“I didn’t steal it! It wasn’t me!!”

The frail girl’s face flushed red, her emotions running high.

Her reaction immediately aroused suspicion among the crowd, who began to speak up:

“Comrade Xiao Li, if you didn’t steal it, why are you so agitated? Do you know something?”

“Yes, tell us what you know, or you’ll just remain a suspect.”

Upon hearing this, the girl quickly shook her head:

“It’s not me! I only saw Aunt Wu coming out of our room, but I’m not sure if it was really her...”

At the mention of Aunt Wu’s name, everyone’s expressions changed.

Lin Xiaodou was puzzled, but Sister Chen whispered an explanation beside her.

It turned out that Aunt Wu’s son had once been a veterinary consultant for the pig farm.

However, half a year ago, Dr. Wu tragically died while on duty during a heavy rainstorm at the pigpen.

Upon learning of her son’s death, Aunt Wu caused a commotion at the pig farm, constantly protesting at the entrance.

To calm the situation, Director Hu arranged a light cleaning job for her at the veterinary station and promised to take care of her in her old age.

Initially, everyone at the veterinary station felt sympathy for Aunt Wu’s loss.

But Aunt Wu was feisty and stubborn, prone to cutting corners and stealing small benefits, never admitting to her mistakes.

Within just a week, she managed to make everyone dislike her.

Yet, she was impossible to get rid of, leaving people both disgusted and disdainful.

That was why when Xiao Li mentioned Aunt Wu, everyone’s faces turned as they did.

Xiao Li was timid and dreaded offending anyone, especially someone as troublesome as Aunt Wu.

No wonder she had hesitated and dared not speak up earlier.

Lin Xiaodou asked, “Where does Aunt Wu live?”

She wasn’t afraid of those unruly types.

If reasoning didn’t work, then fists would—beat them into submission.

That was her way of handling things.

After all, she had the moral high ground; no one could fault her.

Sister Chen cautioned, “Comrade Lin, don’t get too worked up. Maybe we should talk to Director Hu tomorrow first and then decide.”

Aunt Wu was a large, sturdy woman who had never lost a fight.

With Lin Xiaodou’s slender frame, she probably wouldn’t last a second.

“Don’t worry, I’ll be fine.”

Seeing Lin Xiaodou’s determination, Peng Yong also advised, “Comrade Lin, Aunt Wu is too unruly. You’d better not go; you’ll just get hurt.”

Others nodded in agreement.

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Lin Xiaodou said firmly, “It’s nothing. I’m just going to ask.”

After her persistent insistence, Sister Chen relented, “Then I’ll go with you.”

She couldn’t bear to let the young girl go alone.

“Thank you, Sister Chen.”

Sister Chen forced a faint smile.

The thought of the tough battle ahead made her nervous.

As the two left, someone chuckled, “Peng Yong, you had such a good chance earlier. Why didn’t you seize it?”

Peng Yong twitched his mouth, “That old Aunt Wu is too difficult. I don’t want to bring trouble on myself.”

The key was he hadn’t succeeded with her; if he defended Lin Xiaodou but gained nothing and only stirred up trouble, it wouldn’t be worth it.

Hearing this, Zhang Guihua, who had been lurking in the corner, showed a flicker of satisfaction.

Her plan had worked perfectly!

After this incident, Peng Yong and Lin Xiaodou were unlikely to have any chance.

She was quite eager to see Lin Xiaodou, the seductive fox, get tangled up and beaten by Aunt Wu—it would be spectacular.

Zhang Guihua suggested, “Why don’t we follow them as well? Just Sister Chen and Lin Xiaodou probably can’t handle Aunt Wu.”

She couldn’t wait to witness the showdown.

“Fine,” others agreed, feeling somewhat worried.

Peng Yong cast a curious glance at Zhang Guihua.

Since when did this woman become so kind-hearted?

But he quickly dismissed the thought.

With everyone going together, they would have strength in numbers, and he wouldn’t fear Aunt Wu anymore.

A hero saving the beauty was right before him; he wanted to shine!

With high hopes, Peng Yong followed the group to Aunt Wu’s courtyard.

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Ten minutes later, they arrived at Aunt Wu’s small yard.

Before entering, they heard a wailing, pitiful cry.

Peng Yong couldn’t make out whose voice it was and rushed in:

“Comrade Lin, I’m here to save you, don’t be afraid...”

Suddenly, the voice stopped abruptly.

Outside, the crowd was puzzled and hurried inside, only to witness a shocking scene.

Aunt Wu lay on the ground, bruised and battered, crying loudly.

Lin Xiaodou stood nearby, expression cold, holding a can of malted milk powder.

Was this a mistake?

“Sister Chen, what happened here?”

Only when someone asked did the stunned Sister Chen mutter,

“When we arrived, we saw Aunt Wu drinking malted milk powder.

Comrade Lin asked if she had stolen from her, but Aunt Wu denied it and tried to attack her.

Then... somehow...

Comrade Lin kicked Aunt Wu down and punched her several times, leaving her like this...”

No one believed a word.

With Aunt Wu’s build, she was stronger than two men combined.

Could this slender Lin Xiaodou really kick her down with one blow?

And those bruises on Aunt Wu’s face looked like a swollen pig’s head—did a few punches cause that?

Peng Yong snorted, “Sister Chen, you must be joking...”

Before he finished, Aunt Wu suddenly sprang up like a wild beast, clawing at Lin Xiaodou.

“You little bitch! How dare you hit me? I’ll scratch you to death!”

In full view of everyone, Lin Xiaodou delivered a spinning kick, sending Aunt Wu flying.

Aunt Wu, like a kite with a broken string, soared ten meters and crashed heavily against the right wall of the yard.

The wall cracked loudly, leaving a huge hole.

Everyone’s pupils shrank, sweat breaking out cold.

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