I Became a Medical Genius in the 80s

Chapter 216: Chapter 215: Which Day Did It Happen?

Upon hearing the voice, Zhang Lianqiao’s body suddenly tensed up. He was back!

Luo Anguo and his wife saw Luo Xudong coming in from outside with a cold face. Two others from the village came with him, and the large east room instantly felt a bit crowded.

Li Fengzhi stood up upon hearing this, ”Xudong is back, perfect, let’s talk about this matter in front of everyone.”

Zhang Lianqiao clenched her hands tightly. Although she had long prepared herself to resort to desperate measures, seeing Luo Xudong’s cool face and icy eyes made her heart sink.

”Who do you think needs to be fulfilled?” Luo Xudong ignored Li Fengzhi and looked at Zhang Shunfu.

Zhang Shunfu was far less afraid of Luo Xudong than Beisitian was, and replied, ”Brother-in-law, don’t play dumb. My sister is already yours. Let’s just get on with it and decide on a date, alright?”

Zhang Shunfu put on an earnest look, but his words were playful and informal.

Hearing her brother speak so straightforwardly, Zhang Lianqiao bowed her head even lower. She didn’t expect her mother and brother to speak so openly about such things, putting her in a dilemma of whether to admit or deny it!

Before, when it wasn’t discussed in front of Luo Xudong, her face would just turn red. But now, saying it in front of Luo Xudong made her feel both shy and scared. What would Luo Xudong think of her? Would he think she was easy?

She desperately wanted to tell Luo Xudong that she had reasons for her actions!

”Is that what your sister said?” Luo Xudong slightly raised an eyebrow.

”Yes, my sister said it. She wouldn’t just make up such things!” Zhang Shunfu said, believing that women wouldn’t lie about such matters, which is why he trusted it.

Luo Xudong looked at Zhang Lianqiao indifferently, ”When did this happen?”

Zhang Lianqiao shuddered, her hands twisted together, and she bowed her head without speaking.

”How could you ask such a thing?” Li Fengzhi stood up and said. She felt uneasy, seeing Luo Xudong’s demeanor seemed a bit off.

”If you can say it, why can’t we ask?” Mrs. Qin chimed in.

Seeing Luo Xudong’s reaction, she felt a sense of relief. She knew her son was not the type to be ungrateful and heartless! Besides, Little Tian’er was so much better; Zhang Lianqiao couldn’t compare to Little Tian’er at all!

Luo Xudong’s face was slightly cold as he looked at Zhang Lianqiao, ”Do I have to ask again?”

With his stance, it seemed he wouldn’t let it go without getting an answer, even Zhang Shunfu felt that something was off.

Zhang Lianqiao suddenly started to cry but continued not to speak.

Li Fengzhi, knowing her daughter better than Zhang Shunfu, was uncertain upon seeing her like this. Remembering how no matter how much she was questioned before, the child wouldn’t say anything, perhaps she misunderstood something.

But things have come to this, whether it is true or not, it has to be said!

”Child, you seem decent, how can you be so heartless, asking such things persistently. Are you trying to force my daughter to death?” Li Fengzhi began to rant.

Seeing this, Li Yajiang knew that it was best not to interfere in other people’s affairs, but he couldn’t stand Zhang Lianqiao’s behavior. She used to always follow them around as a child, making them dread seeing her.

”Auntie, what you’re saying isn’t right. How did our conversation make Zhang Lianqiao out to be forced to death? This blame placed on Xudong and Little Tian’er prevents their marriage! Aren’t you ruining a good match? Moreover, Xudong has been with us all the time since he returned; he wouldn’t have had the time to do anything!”

Besides, having a beautiful bride like Little Tian’er at home, who would go running to Zhang Lianqiao instead, being so fake? He couldn’t stand her act.

”Li Yajiang, what are you meddling in Luo Family’s business!” Zhang Shunfu shouted, glaring.

He had concerns about Beisitian and Luo Xudong, but none about Li Yajiang.

After Li Yajiang’s reminder, everyone realized that Luo Xudong’s time at home was short, with moving and dealing with Qin Hongmei, where would he have time to look for Zhang Lianqiao!

Zhang Lianqiao knew that simply crying today wouldn’t get her past this hurdle, so her mind started racing for other ideas.

After contemplating, she realized she had the keepsake to speak of. If Luo Xudong claimed to forget, she would die here by smashing her head!

Besides dying, she had no other way to make Luo Xudong give in. They couldn’t just watch her get hurt at their place.

”Brother Xudong, this is what you gave me, saying you’d marry me in the future. I’ve remembered it all along and waited so long!” Zhang Lianqiao disregarded modesty, bringing out the pouch and pulling out the stone inside.

Seeing the stone, Luo Xudong felt nothing, but both Li Yajiang and Zhang Qingming were taken aback, then their expressions turned strange.

The two exchanged glances, seeing the shock and disbelief in each other’s eyes.

The shock was that she kept this worthless thing for so long; the disbelief was that she actually believed it! And for so many years!

No, Li Yajiang, quick to think, realized that Zhang Lianqiao wasn’t holding on all these years but, rather, upon hearing she was forced to marry Huo Laosan, she’s using this as an excuse for another way out!

The girl has just too many tricks up her sleeve!

The little guilt he just felt vanished instantly.

Zhang Qingming felt no guilt; if Zhang Lianqiao believed for so many years, it was only because she was too foolish!

”This is not from me.” Luo Xudong glanced at the stone and said coldly.

Zhang Lianqiao’s eyes widened, looking at him in disbelief, her eyes filled with ’Why are you doing this to me’.

If one didn’t know the truth, they would surely think Zhang Lianqiao was the victim.

”Brother Xudong... wuwu...” Zhang Lianqiao only managed to call out once before bursting into tears, her crying sorrowful and poignant, stirring one’s compassion.

Beisitian watched silently from the side. Zhang Lianqiao’s cunning was far beyond her mother’s. Zhang Shunfu had wicked intentions but little brains, yet she had a group of foolish allies; if not, she might have prolonged this issue today.

Zhang Shunfu realized things were amiss. Even with Huo Laosan as a backup, if he could have Luo Xudong as a brother-in-law, it would surely be better with Luo Xudong! Since things were already like this, they might as well commit to it!

”Luo Xudong, do you have any conscience, bullying my sister like this; Old Zhang Family won’t stand for it!” Zhang Shunfu said.

Li Yajiang was about to step forward to clarify the truth, but Luo Xudong stopped him, and for the first time, the always cold and indifferent Luo Xudong’s lips curved slightly.