AWB Chapter 62 I'm Cannon Fodder 5
Chapter 62 I'm Cannon Fodder 5
Wang Xiue ran into the kitchen and saw that although the pot had been washed clean, the smell of meat was still unmistakable when she got close to it.
She was instantly enraged. How could they cheat on her and her child? Are they even human?
Not to mention that that little beast Niu Dabao actually tried to sell Xiaoxiao to human traffickers.
She could tolerate him cheating on her with food.
However, Xiaoxiao is the only bloodline left by her eldest sister, and targeting Xiaoxiao would undoubtedly cross her bottom line.
She grabbed a kitchen knife and rushed into Niu Dabao's room without saying a word.
The old houses in the countryside are not soundproof, and Niu Dabao had already heard the conversation from the west room.
Upon seeing her stepmother rush in with a kitchen knife, she immediately jumped up and held a chair across her chest.
"what are you doing?"
"What are you doing? I'll kill you, you beast!"
How old is Xiaoxiao? What business is it of yours that you want to sell her?
How can someone so young be so ruthless?
Wang Xiu'e brandished a kitchen knife, hacking and slashing while pointing at Niu Dabao and cursing loudly.
Niu Dabao held up a chair to defend himself, his face pale with fright, and his voice trembling.
"I...I didn't sell it, don't talk nonsense."
"Xiu'e, put the knife down quickly. I believe in Da Bao. He would never do such a thing. Calm down first."
Niu Genzhu followed behind in a panic, trying to dissuade him.
You believe him? Humph!
Wang Xiue sneered.
"The aroma of the stewing meat in the pot hasn't even dissipated yet, and you're already eating meat behind our backs, mother and the three of you!"
They actually want to sell Xiaoxiao for money! Today I'm going to get justice!
Niu Genzhu blushed with embarrassment, but still forced himself to speak:
“I admit it’s wrong to eat behind your back, but although Da Bao is a bit naughty, he’s definitely not the kind of kid with bad intentions.”
Wang Xiue's eyes were red.
"My eldest sister entrusted Xiaoxiao to me before she died. If I can't protect her, how can I face my sister?"
"Either you explain yourself clearly today, or don't blame me for being impolite."
As he spoke, he brandished the kitchen knife in his hand again.
Niu Genzhu looked at his eldest son; he couldn't believe his son could do such a thing.
But when his son met his gaze, he looked away.
His heart sank.
I know my son all too well. Every time he lies, he's so guilty and doesn't dare look me in the eye.
He knows too much.
Sin!
My son was perfectly fine before, when did he become like this?
But this was his only son, who was about to reach marriageable age, and he absolutely could not allow his son's reputation to be tarnished.
"Enough, Xiu'e!"
After making up his mind, Niu Genzhu roared, startling Wang Xiue, then snatched the kitchen knife from her hand and angrily said:
"You said Xiaoxiao was sold to human traffickers by Dabao, so how did she get back?"
Would human traffickers be so kind as to let her go? Don't jump to conclusions; there must be some misunderstanding.
After calming down, Wang Xiue realized it wasn't that simple. She glared at them fiercely and turned to find Xiao Xiao.
"Xiaoxiao, tell your aunt, how did you escape?"
Xiao Xiao lowered her head somewhat guiltily, mentally calling out to the system.
"Auntie, what should I do? Should I tell the truth? Will I get beaten?"
"Don't say anything yet, just in case something unexpected happens. Just say you crawled out through the dog hole when the human traffickers weren't looking."
After Xiaoxiao explained her reasoning...
Wang Xiue believed in her child, but there was no evidence at the moment. She wished there were witnesses.
She held Xiaoxiao tightly, repeatedly telling her that she and Dandan were not allowed to go out to play anymore, and that they had to go out with her whenever they did.
By this time, the villagers had heard that a woman had come to live in the house of Niu Sanguai, the old bachelor, and the whole village went to see what was going on.
Niu Dabao heard about it too and went to join in the fun.
Unfortunately, no one saw what the woman looked like.
The villagers all say that the old bachelor bought a woman from outside.
After all, no one would be interested in him if he went on a proper blind date.
But no one in the village thought of calling the police; they just watched it as a spectacle.
Niu Dabao watched the commotion for a long time, but he never imagined that the woman was the human trafficker he was dealing with.
During dinner, Wang Xiue poured an entire plate of scrambled eggs into her own and her two children's bowls, leaving none for the three people opposite her.
Niu Genzhu and Niu Dabao had something to hide, and although they were angry when they saw this, they held back.
Niu Hongjuan, however, wouldn't have it. She slammed her chopsticks down and roared:
"what are you doing?"
If you don't like it, then get lost!
Wang Xiue would never indulge this stepdaughter; she wouldn't help with any housework and would talk badly about her all the time.
"This is my home. If anyone should get out, it's you!"
Wang Xiue didn't speak, but looked at Niu Genzhu, who was in the main seat.
Niu Genzhu, feeling embarrassed, cursed:
"What nonsense are you talking about? You can't even eat in peace."
"father----?"
Niu Hongjuan glared angrily at her father, "How could you side with her?"
"Alright, hurry up and eat, stop talking so much."
After finishing her meal, Wang Xiue didn't do the usual thing—clean up the dishes and wash the utensils.
Instead, she simply threw down her chopsticks, picked up Dandan and Xiaoxiao, who had already finished eating, and went back to her bedroom.
The three people in the main room looked at each other in bewilderment. Niu Hongjuan threw down her chopsticks, snorted coldly, and went back to her own room.
In the end, Niu Genzhu had no choice but to clean up the dishes himself.
After washing up, he went into his son's room alone and checked to make sure no one was outside.
He stared at Niu Dabao with a serious expression and questioned him in a low voice:
"You really sold that child to human traffickers?"
"Father, why don't you believe me?"
Niu Dabao glared fiercely at his father, his face full of stubbornness.
“Da Bao! You’ve never been good at lying since you were little, but if you do lie, your father will know. This time it’s okay, no one saw it, but you can’t do it again next time. You’re getting married soon, and if people find out, your reputation will be ruined.”
Niu Dabao opened his mouth, then silently lowered his head, secretly clenching his fists.
For the next few days, Xiaoxiao and Dandan were taken care of by Wang Xiue, even when they went out to visit other people's homes.
During this time, Niu Dabao secretly went to town, but when he returned to the courtyard, no one was there anymore.
I asked around and found out that the person who rented the courtyard had already left.
Feeling remorseful, he returned home dejectedly.
When he got home, he heard that Niu Sanguai had been arrested by the police for buying and selling women, and he was immediately terrified.
Fortunately, no one saw him tricking Niu Xiaoxiao that day, otherwise he would have been finished too.
At the police station, when the police questioned Zhang Cuihua about where and how the girl had tricked her,
Zhang Cuihua was startled, and a look of panic appeared on her face.
Hesitant in his speech and unnatural in expression, the interrogating police officers immediately intensified their interrogation.
Under intense psychological pressure from the police, Zhang Cuihua had no choice but to confess what had happened.
The police were completely dumbfounded.
After comparing Niu Sanguai's statements, the police had no choice but to believe them, even if they didn't initially believe them.
The entire station, from the station chief to the ordinary police officers, was immediately shocked.
That day, the police drove a police car and escorted Niu Sanguai and Zhang Cuihua to Niujia Village. They pointed out the scene and arrested Niu Xiaoxiao at the same time.
"You're Niu Xiaoxiao?!"
As Xiaoxiao and Dandan were standing on the doorstep sharing the last piece of candy, the police arrived.