Chapter 310: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 310: Wu Shi Jumps into the River, Xiao Ruiyuan Comes Searching (5)
Onlookers were shocked, and a few quick-thinking women hurried to catch up. But Wu Shi was determined to die, and she ran so fast that they couldn't catch up.
Niu Shi panicked, instinctively turned her head, and shouted at the dazed Hong Shi, "You old fool, you pushed your daughter-in-law to her death. How will you explain to your eldest son and those nephews and nieces of yours?"
After shouting, without waiting for Hong Shi's reaction, she chased after Wu Shi even faster.
Hong Shi was startled by the scolding, realizing that her eldest daughter-in-law was really driven to jump into the river by herself, which frightened her to break out in a cold sweat. It wasn't that she was genuinely worried about Wu Shi, but rather worried about not being able to explain to her son, and making him resent her. She was counting on her eldest son to support her in her old age!
Wu Shi ran quickly towards the edge of the small river, as if she hadn't heard the shouts behind her, and soon she saw the riverbank.
"Sister-in-law, don't be impulsive, think about your four children, what will happen to them if something happens to you!"
Seeing that she really wanted to jump into the river, those chasing behind her were scared and quickly tried to persuade her loudly. The water in the small river wasn't deep, but it was enough to drown a person. Jumping in during this cold winter month, even if she was rescued in time, she might get sick, and she might actually die.
Wu Shi paused for a moment, then continued rushing towards the riverbank.
Several women who were closest to her were extremely anxious, but they couldn't catch up in time. They quickly asked the men who were coming behind them to run faster. At this time, they couldn't care less about gender differences, saving a person was the most important thing.
Seeing that Wu Shi was less than ten yards away from the riverbank, a woman had a sudden inspiration and shouted loudly, "Sister Wu, don't jump. If you do, won't your cousin, who kindly gave you the cotton jacket, feel guilty? Your father-in-law and mother-in-law might come to trouble her. Can you bear to see her, a young girl, being blamed?"
The crowd didn't hold much hope for these words, but unexpectedly Wu Shi's steps actually slowed down, showing signs of hesitation.
Seeing this, the woman felt relieved and continued, "Your mother-in-law is not easy to get along with. If she reports Mo's daughter to the authorities, that girl's life will be ruined!"
The woman knew that even if Hong Shi reported to the authorities, this matter wouldn't blame Mo's daughter, but using it to scare Wu Shi, to make her give up the idea of jumping, was still effective.
Yes, if she died, wouldn't it harm Yan'er? Yan'er had done so much for her family, how could she harm her! The thought of harming Yan'er became clearer and clearer in Wu Shi's mind, and her steps slowed down more and more, until she walked towards the riverbank in a daze.
Several women seized the opportunity and finally caught up, forcefully pulling her back when she was less than a yard away from the riverbank.
"Sister Wu, being alive is better than being dead. How can you seek death? To speak bluntly, your mother-in-law is a stubborn old woman, can she outlive you? Your children are also quite sensible, there are better days ahead!"
"That's right! Even if you don't think for yourself, you should think for your children. Orphans are so pitiful!"
"Exactly, don't think about this and that. Everyone knows you're a good person, you don't gossip about others. Don't be upset with a crazy woman like her, it's not worth it!"
Several women held Wu Shi tightly, comforting her with their words, afraid that she would still run to jump into the river.
At this time, Niu Shi also arrived, panting, pointing at the silent Wu Shi and scolding, "I can't stand your cowardly behavior! If you have the ability, why do you want to seek death? You should be like me, go against that old fool, hold onto the money you earn yourself, and see if she dares to mess with you!"
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