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Wang Xiaoqiang knew that Li Ruifang had previously been harassed and threatened by Erdiao, her heart was tormented, and being a helpless woman all on her own, her behavior was only natural. Therefore, he didn't push her away.

Unexpectedly, Li Ruifang clung to Wang Xiaoqiang's arm and wouldn't let go, "Little Qiang, I'm really scared. Erdiao just came by, he said Dacheng owes him 300,000, and he threatened me to do that kind of thing with him, even saying that his uncle is in the court..."

"Don't worry, sister-in-law, with me here, everything will be okay," Wang Xiaoqiang said, patting her shoulder to comfort her.

"Little Qiang, it seems that Dacheng was really harmed by Erdiao and his gang; next, they will come after me," she said.

"He won't have the chance," Wang Xiaoqiang pushed away Li Ruifang's body and asked, "Where is the child?"

Li Ruifang pointed towards the bed, "Asleep."

Wang Xiaoqiang walked to the bedside, saw the little guy really sleeping, his eyes and eyebrows much like his own, and couldn't help but smile. He said, "Sister-in-law Ruifang, take good care of him. I'm going back now, don't worry, there won't be any problems."

"Little Qiang, brother..." Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang was leaving, Li Ruifang grabbed his arm, "Don't leave tonight, I'm scared on my own."

Wang Xiaoqiang really wanted to tell her that Erdiao and his gang were finished, but he dared not, and so he could only reassure her, saying, "It's okay, don't be afraid. You'll understand everything tomorrow."

Suddenly, an eerie scream came from outside, like that of a pig being slaughtered. It was the dying wail of Erdiao when Erlu killed him. The sound scared Li Ruifang so much that she threw herself into Wang Xiaoqiang's arms, lifting up her helpless beautiful face, "Little Qiang, don't leave, I'm really scared on my own, just stay with me and talk."

Wang Xiaoqiang could feel that her body was cold. And she was shivering in bursts, clearly very frightened.

"Alright," said Wang Xiaoqiang.

The next day, early in the morning, the village was in turmoil.

The men, young and old, all gathered at Erdiao's house, where they saw a strange and gruesome sight. In the courtyard, Wang Dengshan was lying atop a ewe, his body already cold. And beneath the ewe was a blur of blood and flesh—she had been violated to death by Wang Dengshan. In another act of self-degradation, Wang Dengshan too had died...

In the house, Erlu's body was on top of Erdiao's, just like the ewe, Erdiao was also a mass of blood and flesh, having been victimized by Erlu, who died of exhaustion after repeated self-violations.

However, the villagers had no idea about this. They only saw the bizarre scene before them, continually cursing the three men, "Cheap bastards. They got what they deserved."

"Yeah, not even sparing a sheep, truly depraved."

"Who would have thought Erdiao and Erlu were a pair of good buddies," mocked some of the young men who often went out to work.

Since the dead were three bachelors with indecent death poses, no one reported the crime, including the relatives of the three men, who also did not wish for the matter to be blown out of proportion.

In the end, the villagers buried the three bodies as well as the sheep. They buried Erlu and Erdiao together and buried Wang Dengshan with the sheep.

Let them enjoy their disgraceful games in the ground too!

That evening, Wang Xiaoqiang came again to Li Ruifang's home; he had to arrange a future for her and her son.

"Sister-in-law Ruifang, how about I buy a set of rooms for you and the child in Bluestone Town, and you move there?" he suggested.

"Isn't that too extravagant? Renting a place will do," she said.

"Buy a set; stay in it for now and wait until the child grows up, then I'll take you both abroad," he replied.

"Alright, Little Qiang, whatever you say, I'll just do. I belong to you for the rest of my life," declared Li Ruifang.

"Of course, who else would be the mother of my child," said Wang Xiaoqiang with a beaming smile...

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Considering Li Ruifang has never been to a big city and worried that she wouldn't adapt, Wang Xiaoqiang bought an apartment for her and her child in Bluestone Town, then left them with a substantial amount of living expenses before he left.

After the Spring Festival, the rural drama starring Wang Xiaoqiang began airing, and it was a hit.

Folks from all around the country, upon turning on the TV, would see this drama. Consequently, Wang Xiaoqiang's classmates saw his performance, and while everyone knew he was in big business, none expected this simple rural man to be an actor.

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Amidst the curiosity,

several classmates decided to include Wang Xiaoqiang on the guest list for this reunion.

Previously, Wang Xiaoqiang was busy with business and never showed up at reunions; no one invited him, frankly because he came from a humble background, and everyone looked down on him, thinking he didn't have any valuable connections, so they all forgot about him. Later, when Wang Xiaoqiang became wealthy and they wanted to reconnect, they found that he had already exceeded their reach by far and they no longer had the courage to approach him.

And now,

they saw that Wang Xiaoqiang was in the country and mustered up the courage to invite him.

Wang Xiaoqiang hadn't expected that his classmates would remember him and accepted the invitation when received.

At the reunion, Wang Xiaoqiang encountered a classmate he had had a crush on before, who was also a former school beauty, Xu Jiyue.

Back then, Wang Xiaoqiang merely admired Xu Jiyue, but due to his inferiority complex, he never dared to confess his feelings. In fact, he never planned to confess, just like the many other boys who secretly adored Xu Jiyue. In the face of her beautiful appearance, tall figure, and outstanding academic performance, they all harbored secret crushes and never dared to express their feelings. If their affection ran deep, they would fantasize about her in the still of the night,

Although Wang Xiaoqiang never fantasized about her at night, he truly was infatuated with her for a while.

No wonder all the boys felt that way; indeed, Xu Jiyue was very beautiful and had a great figure. Even though everyone had entered society, widened their horizons, and had seen many women, Xu Jiyue's beauty remained undiminished. Xu Jiyue, now twenty-four years old, did not go to college after high school. Instead, she became a flight attendant with her good looks and figure and had been doing it for two years. Due to her work, she was still single.

This reunion was quite special because of the presence of Xu Jiyue and Wang Xiaoqiang. The single Xu Jiyue was the object of many male classmates' fantasies, while the extremely successful Wang Xiaoqiang had become the favorite of the female classmates.

This time, the reunion was organized differently, not just a simple dinner or drinks to catch up, but starting off with a masquerade ball where everyone would try to find their old deskmates or close friends by feel.

The ball was hosted by the former class monitor, who would hand a mask to each classmate as they arrived, and then let them enter the ballroom to start the search.

Wang Xiaoqiang had come to the ball specifically for Xu Jiyue, not because he was lecherous, but rather, Xu Jiyue was a lingering regret in his heart.

It was like the regret and longing someone might have for not having gone to college; the difference was, once past the age for college, going back wouldn't have the same taste, but it was different with a woman. Xu Jiyue was still young and unmarried, and Wang Xiaoqiang still had a chance.

This time, Wang Xiaoqiang's intention for attending the ball was clear and straightforward—he hoped to develop a relationship with this former school beauty and become boyfriend and girlfriend...

Just before Wang Xiaoqiang entered the ball, he asked a classmate whether Xu Jiyue had come, and the classmate said she had.

Wearing his mask, Wang Xiaoqiang then entered the dance floor.

Many classmates showed up this time. During the three years of junior high, Wang Xiaoqiang and over fifty classmates had stuck together from the first to third year, so everyone had forged a fairly good relationship over those three years. Thus, when a reunion was called, everyone showed up, especially with Wang Xiaoqiang, this dark horse, and Xu Jiyue, the school beauty. She was not only Wang Xiaoqiang's regret but also that of countless male classmates who now lay beside their wives fantasizing about Xu Jiyue in their dreams.

But these men, although fantasizing, held no hope because they lacked the necessary ability, Wang Xiaoqiang being the exception. For example, now everyone was unable to find Xu Jiyue, but as soon as Wang Xiaoqiang extended his Divine Sense, her image appeared in his mind.

Wang Xiaoqiang approached and took her hand, "Old classmate, guess who I am?"

Xu Jiyue shook her head in bewilderment.

"Not knowing is better, wait for a surprise," Wang Xiaoqiang said confidently. He might once have been an ugly duckling, unworthy of her, but now, although he wasn't her White Horse Prince, getting her to like him wouldn't be difficult.

After all, with his current career and achievements, no normal woman could resist.

Sure enough, when everyone found who they thought were their old deskmates and friends, they all removed their masks.

Then, Wang Xiaoqiang saw a trace of surprise on the slightly cold and aloof beautiful face of Xu Jiyue.

Although Wang Xiaoqiang went unnoticed by Xu Jiyue during their schooldays due to his poverty, he was now a public figure, and it was impossible for Xu Jiyue to not take notice of him.

"Old classmate, seeing me, what do you feel?"

"A bit surprised and delighted," Xu Jiyue smiled, a smile that could captivate a city and overturned states, not the empty courtesy smile of a flight attendant, but a genuinely warm smile. "And you, what are your feelings upon seeing me?"

"Astonishment. You're even more beautiful than before, so beautiful it makes my heart race, I think I'm entranced,"

"Oh, stop your nonsense," Xu Jiyue glared at Wang Xiaoqiang and gave him a push, but the way her beautiful eyes sparkled while glaring at Wang Xiaoqiang was anything but angry—it clearly showed her happiness. Moreover, the way she pushed Wang Xiaoqiang was teasing and intimate in every aspect.

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