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Spatial Farm Life: Raising My Kid, Abusing Scum, and Keeping Busy With Life-Chapter 245 - : Reporting To The Officials Is a Waste
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Chapter 245: Reporting To The Officials Is a Waste
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Tian Sanzhuang is now treading carefully, trying not to provoke anyone.
Apart from showing off in front of his family, he dares not cross anyoneโs path.
As October arrived, with the crisp autumn air, Lingโer would take her pony out for a ride every afternoon.
Tian Sanzhuang finally saw his opportunity. This time, he brought a bowl from his home and filled it with water, which made him feel more at ease.
He knew that Lingโer enjoyed going out in nice weathers. So, he waited not far from Tianshui Town to intercept her. freewebno vel.com
Upon seeing Tian Sanzhuang, Yue Hong and Yue Xia looked alert. โWhat do you want?โ
โNothing much. I just felt that the blood test that day wasnโt accurate. I wanted to retest it.โ โAbsolutely not.โ
โCould it be that youโre hiding something?โ
Tian Sanzhuang locked his gaze on Lingโer. โMiss Lingโer, look at us, we look so much alike. Not recognizing me as your father doesnโt sit well, especially since your mother holds a grudge against my family. What do you think?โ
Yue Hong and Yue Xia quickly tried to dissuade her. โMiss, donโt listen to him. That day, we confirmed the parentage with a blood test. You are not his daughter.โ
Lingโer looked at Tian Sanzhuangโs face and finally relented. โAlright, this is the last time. If it doesnโt match again, you better stop bothering me.โ
โMiss Lingโer, youโre truly just and fair.โ
Yue Hong and Yue Xia concurred. As servants, they had to obey their mistressโs wishes.
Tian Sanzhuang gleefully took a needle and pricked himself and Lingโer, collecting the blood in the bowl. However, he was disappointed that the blood still did not match.
What was going on? They looked so much alike, and he felt an inexplicable closeness to her. Why was it not matching?
No, he wasnโt willing to accept it!
In his moment of distraction, Yue Hong and Yue Xia rushed to take Lingโer back home.
As soon as they arrived home, they reported the incident to Qiao Mai in the backyard.
โMistress, that man, Tian Sanzhuang, is relentless. He stopped Miss Lingโer on the way, and they retested their blood.โ
Qiao Mai put down her book. โHe doesnโt give up, but I know now. You can leave.โ
โYes.โ
After Yue Hong and Yue Xia left, Qiao Mai stood up, clenching her fists. If she didnโt teach that scoundrel a lesson, heโd continue to pursue Lingโer.
That very evening, she went to Peach Blossom Village. Her hunch was correct; after his failure, Tian Sanzhuang had brought some food and wine to the Tian family.
โFather, mother, what should we do?โ
โDid that woman meddle with it?โ
โI tested it again, and itโs still the same. Itโs not my child. Iโm troubled.โ โIf sheโs not yours, make it so. Consult a doctor to ensure the blood matches.โ โNo, if something goes wrong, Iโll lose my livelihood. Better be safe than sorry.โ
โThen letโs get someone to acknowledge the parentage. I heard the girl appear before the Qiao family, and her bedding was all new. Her family seems to be doing well. Once we acknowledge her and the blood matches, weโll have her in our control. If Qiao Mai wants to keep her, sheโll have to listen to us.โ
โFather, mother, youโre being too optimistic. Qiao Mai is not the same as before. Sheโs wealthy and powerful now. And cunning. Letโs think carefully.โ Qiao Mai overheard the conversation and couldnโt bear it. How could they even contemplate setting up her precious child? The Tian family had worn out their welcome.
With a flick of her fingers, she extinguished the oil lamp in the room. She had night vision. She could see everyone inside, even in the darkness.
Rushing inside, she began to assault them relentlessly.
Since they had separated households, this particular courtyard was only occupied by Tian Sanzhuangโs parents. He visited occasionally but stayed at the main house.
Qiao Mai began by knocking out Tian Sanzhuang, and then, using her experienced techniques, she went after Tian Sanzhuangโs parents.
She didnโt spare anyone. Their screams echoed through the night, drawing the attention of the neighbors.
When they lit oil lamps, they found the three of them lying on the ground, groaning in pain.
โWhat happened to you?โ
They were in too much pain to respond immediately. People rushed to carry them onto the bed and sent for a doctor. Even if they had a low opinion of the Tian family, they couldnโt afford to underestimate them with Tian Sanzhuang being an official.
After the doctor arrived and examined them, it turned out that Tian Sanzhuangโs arm was broken, Old Tianโs leg was broken, and his wifeโs cheek had been severely bruised because of her earlier remarks.
โSanzhuang, did you see who it was? Did you recognize the assailant?โ
Tian Sanzhuangโs face darkened, and he shook his head. โThe person came in and started attacking us immediately. We had no strength to resist.โ
โShouldnโt we report this to the authorities?โ
โThereโs no need. We didnโt see who it was. Itโs pointless.โ
Village Chief Liu hesitated. He wanted to ask if they had done anything immoral recently. Why else would karma befall them?
In recent years, Village Chief Liu regretted not extending a helping hand to Qiao Mai. If he had, Peach Blossom Village might have benefited from her prosperity.
Just as he wanted to protect the Qiao family when the Tians repeatedly harassed them, Tian Sanzhuang made another appearance, making the situation even more complicated.
However, he felt compelled to offer some advice to the Tian family.
โLive a peaceful life. Donโt think about anything else all the time. Whatโs meant to be yours will come to you, and whatโs not wonโt, no matter how much you scheme.โ
With those words, Village Chief Liu left. Old Tian called after him, โBrother, can you help us with the medical expenses? Weโll repay you once we can move again. โ
Village Chief Liu was exasperated but agreed to help with the medical costs. As he was about to leave, Old Tian called out to him again.
โBrother, please deliver a message to our eldest and second sons and tell them to come and take care of us.โ โWhat if they donโt want to come?โ
โIโll pay them. Thirty coins per day.โ
Village Chief Liu left the Tian family feeling quite frustrated with the situation. Qiao Mai returned home, sat in the courtyard, and sipped tea. She gave them mercy, as she intended to keep them on the bed for a month.
The quickest solution would be to eliminate Tian Sanzhuang, but she didnโt want him to find relief so easily.
She liked to take her time to let them see how much she had improved and how far Yuan Jiaqi had risen. They couldnโt do anything to her.
When Tian Sanzhuangโs wife noticed he hadnโt returned for several days, she immediately brought their maidservant and returned to Peach Blossom Village.
When she saw his condition, she decided to stay and take care of him, ensuring that he was well-fed and well-cared for.
Tian Sanzhuang was deeply moved. He thought she had abandoned him long ago, but it turned out he still held a place in her heart.
It must be said that he hit the mark on the spot. The fact that his wife could come was thanks to her fatherโs efforts. He had heard that his son-in-law was injured, so he instructed his daughter to take good care of him.
She wouldnโt have stayed otherwise.
Raised in luxury, she was pampered and had no experience with compassion or taking care of others.
Lying alone in bed, Tian Sanzhuang wondered if Qiao Mai was behind this attack. He had heard she left the Tian family and had been practicing martial arts.
He had just gone to find Lingโer, and right after that, he was attacked.
Could she have attacked him? If it were true, then Lingโerโs origins must indeed be questionable.
With her reluctance to let him get close to Lingโer, one could argue that Lingโer might indeed be his daughter.
But if she was Lingโerโs mother, why wouldnโt the blood test match? It had not matched twice now, and even Qiao Maiโs blood did not match. It was truly baffling.
However, one thing was clear to Tian Sanzhuang. Lingโer was his daughter, and he needed to establish control over her.
The more Qiao Mai tried to stop him, the more determined he became to reach his goal.
He believed that someday, Lingโer would acknowledge him as her father. Time was on his side; Lingโer was only seven years old. There was no need to rush.
On the other hand, sometimes, after finishing her lessons, Lingโer would fall into a daze, thinking about that man and the words he said. But she was still young, and thinking about it gave her a headache. So she decided to stop thinking about it. After all, her mother didnโt like the manโs family, and she
didnโt like them either..