Bigui saw that Fang was about to vent her anger on their daughter again, so he quickly distracted her and sent Daya away.
Fang didn't know what was wrong, but every time she saw Daya, she acted like she was her enemy and looked extremely annoyed.
"Bigui, I haven't even settled the score with you yet!
And you've got the nerve to ask me to help you apply medicine? Didn't you want a divorce?
Go find your sweet sister-in-law then! Let that cheap fox apply the medicine for you!"
Fang cursed him while grabbing a bottle of liquor, poured some on him roughly, and began rubbing it in forcefully.
"You crazy woman! Take it easy! Are you trying to kill me? It hurts like hell!
I was just joking! You know how sharp my tongue is. I like you, that's all!
Ah! Be gentle!"
Freya walked out of Madam Hua's room and accidentally overheard the sounds from Bigui's room.
She raised an eyebrow. Bigui didn't seem that bad—at least he protected the child.
As for that so-called second sister-in-law, she really didn't learn her lesson. She already forgot the beating from not long ago? Hmph! Still needs more discipline.
As she came back to her senses and heard Bigui's screams, she turned and went back inside.
The next morning.
"Freya, Brian, time to eat!" Madam Hua called gently from outside. She had cooked breakfast today.
If Freya hadn't had sharp hearing, she might have missed it. She immediately sat up, yawning, then looked down at Brian who had just opened his eyes. Her mood instantly brightened. So handsome!
No wonder she fell for him at first sight.
Last night was their first time sharing a bed. Even though it was a face she admired, her years in the post-apocalyptic world made her extremely cautious, so she couldn't sleep.
Until she thought of a great idea—she tightly hugged Brian with both arms and legs, making sure he was completely under her control before she could sleep. Luckily, his body was cool and comforting. Otherwise, she might've had to knock him out to get some rest!
"Mom, we're getting up now!"
Brian looked away a little, avoiding Freya's starry-eyed gaze. Her eyes were just too intense. Remembering how she clung to him like an octopus last night, making it hard for him to breathe, he found it a bit funny.
This wife really didn't have good sleeping habits!
Smooch! "Good morning, darling!" Freya gave him no time to react, hugging his neck and planting a kiss on his cheek.
Then she shamelessly pointed to her own cheek, signaling for him to return the gesture.
"Good morning, wife!"
Brian, although embarrassed, still gave her a gentle kiss on the cheek.
Hmm... it really felt like their roles were reversed.
While Freya and Brian were having breakfast, someone knocked on the door. Everyone looked confused. Who would come at mealtime?
"Hey, coming!" Sister Lan responded, getting up to open the door.
"Oh, Secretary Wang, Officer. What brings you here so early?"
Sister Lan looked at Secretary Wang and the officer in the white uniform with suspicion and nervousness.
In this era, ordinary people wouldn't go to the police. Likewise, if the police came to your door, it usually wasn't good news.
"Sister Lan, you're home!
Don't be nervous!
There was some trouble in the village yesterday, so I brought the officer here to understand the situation.
This is Officer Yang," Secretary Wang introduced.
He was a thin, elderly man in his fifties or sixties, usually smiling, but today he looked quite serious.
Last night, something happened to Trina, Shun died, and Village Captain Shan's arm was crippled. He was still lying in the hospital due to heavy blood loss.
That old woman was really ruthless, she actually chopped off Captain Shan's arm.
"Comrade, don't be afraid! May I ask if Freya and Fang are here?
We need to ask them a few questions," the police officer said politely.
"Ah, they're here, they're here.
Comrade, we're honest people in this house, we don't do bad things," Sister Lan said shyly.
Clatter! Fang, who was eavesdropping, dropped her chopsticks while picking up food.
"Big sis, don't block the door. Let Police Yang and Secretary Wang come in and talk!"
Freya glanced at the guilty-looking Fang and sneered in her heart.
Then, with a smile, she reminded Sister Lan, who was frozen in place.
The rest of the Xiao family looked at each other, not knowing what to do. Even though they hadn't gone to watch the commotion, they'd heard some of the news.
Only Brian looked confused about what had happened at the village chief's house. He had just come back and wasn't feeling well. Other than going out to borrow the ox cart and being stopped halfway by Fang, he hadn't been outside.
No one in the family told him what happened, so now he was completely lost.
"Oh my, look at me! Come in, come in!
Secretary Wang, Police Yang, have you eaten?
Would you like to eat a little before you start asking questions?" Sister Lan finally reacted and quickly stepped aside, letting them into the courtyard.
"No need, but thank you for your kindness.
Let's handle business first. This situation has had a very bad impact, and we need to find out the facts as soon as possible to close the case," said the middle-aged police officer, speaking gently but seriously.
"Comrade, what does this have to do with my wife, Freya?" Brian looked up and asked the police officer.
He was worried Freya might be scared and gently patted her hand to comfort her.
Freya glanced at Brian's hand gently patting hers. She wanted to say she wasn't afraid, it was just a small thing.
But seeing the concern in his eyes, she felt touched. So instead, she pretended to be a little scared and held his slender fingers, sneakily enjoying the moment.
"Don't worry, it's just a routine inquiry.
We're visiting everyone who went to the riverside that night. Your family is the last one," Police Yang explained patiently.
"Then let's go inside to talk, Comrade Yang. What would you like to ask?
I'll tell you everything I know.
But I just went to watch the commotion that day, I don't know much," Freya nodded at Brian and led Police Yang and Secretary Wang to the main room.
"No problem. Comrade Freya, just tell us what you saw honestly."
Fang quickly took a few bites of cornbread and, after a look from Secretary Wang, followed them in.
After they sat down, Freya called out to Cali in the yard, "Cali, bring two cups of sweet water for Comrade Yang and Secretary Wang to drink."
"Okay!" Cali quickly ran to the kitchen to pour the drinks.
"Thank you, Comrade Freya!
Cool water is fine. No need for sugar!" replied Police Yang. He had visited more than half the houses yesterday and many more this morning. He was really thirsty.
"Comrade, I really don't know anything. It's no use asking me!" Fang said suddenly, clearly guilty.