Chapter - 115 - Retaliation

Tang Li furrowed her brow as she looked at Xiao Ru behind her, realizing that Xiao Ru was fixated on her with a self-righteous expression, as if she was on a mission to catch her in the act.

Annoyed, Tang Li couldn't help but laugh.

She had anticipated the annoyance of being passively stabbed in the back before, but it seemed Xiao Ru's metaphorical knife had fallen sooner than expected.

Before Tang Li could speak, Captain Zhang Yujin addressed her with a stern expression. "Xiao Ru, you have no proof of what you are saying! You pouring dirty water on Tang Li is revenge. Do you understand that?"

Seeing that the team was busy with the autumn harvest, Xiao Ru made a fuss last night, but this morning she picked up trouble again and made a lot of trouble, Zhang Yujin had a very bad impression of her.

Xiao Ru, undeterred, stepped forward and pointed at Tang Li. "Captain, I'm telling the truth! She just likes Mo Jing! She slandered me for supposedly hooking up with Yi Minghuan, which is retaliation!"

Zhang Yujin, already displeased with Xiao Ru's disruptive behavior, listened with a dark expression. "Yi Minghuan saved me yesterday. I thanked him and respected his character. Seeing that he was deceived by Tang Li, I couldn't bear it, so I made that cryptic statement."

Xiao Ru continued her defense. "I didn't name Mo Jing to prevent him from being involved. However, she slandered me and tricked Yi Minghuan into speaking for her. It's really hateful!

"Tang Li, not long ago, you knitted a hemp rope belt for Mo Jing. Your mother-in-law knows about it, and Mo Jing can prove it! I want to see how you can still deny it!"

Onlookers turned their gaze to Tang Li, suspicion and curiosity evident in their eyes, some people went to see Mo Jing, with strangeness and suspicion in their eyes. 

 The question lingered: Was there truly an affair between Tang Li and Mo Jing?

Remaining composed, Tang Li met the accusing gazes without flinching, she accepted everyone's suspicious eyes very frankly.

She then turned to Xiao Ru and calmly asked, "You claim I like Mo Jing. Do you also believe Mo Jing likes me?"

"Of course, he doesn't like you anymore! Just look at your ugly and fat face. Mo Jing doesn't even spare you a glance. He despises you!"

Xiao Ru asserted confidently, stealing a glance at Mo Jing, who maintained a cold demeanor, and felt a little timid in her heart.

She never thought of pulling Mo Jing into the play, because she knew that Mo Jing's family was very good, and it would be no good to offend him. 

However, if she didn't tell everyone who Tang Li liked, her argument would be weak, and other people would not believe it at all!

She thought, since Tang Li liked him anyway, his reputation would not be damaged, and she would just apologize to Mo Jing afterwards. 

Tang Li's response was a simple "oh," followed by a charming smile as she looked at Mo Jing. "So, do you think I like you too?"

Mo Jing scrutinized her for a moment, his eyes flickering, before coldly shaking his head. "I don't think so."

Maybe she did like him before, but right now no!

After her husband came back, she never showed any affection for him, and even seemed to be a different person. He had doubts in his heart. 

However, he felt that Tang Li's changes had nothing to do with him, because he would be able to return to the capital next year. She was a village woman and would never see him again, so naturally he didn't need to care.

She wanted to prove her innocence at this moment, so he could help her out.

Because of what Xiao Ru did, he was very displeased!

The revelation surprised Tang Li, who didn't expect Mo Jing to play along and help her out. He asserted that he didn't believe she liked him, adding a layer of complexity to the situation. Tang Li smiled even brighter, relieved that her worries about Mo Jing getting involved were unfounded.

With Mo Jing and Xiao Ru not in the same group, Tang Li anticipated a straightforward resolution to the unfolding drama.