After speaking, Qiao Hongye’s expression shifted slightly, as if regretting his impulsiveness in revealing everything outright.
But since it was already said, this might just be the way to break the deadlock!
Qiao Hongye instantly devised a plan.
What? How could such a thing happen!
She seemed so honest, who would have thought…
Upon hearing this, everyone’s gaze toward Xia Mingyu immediately changed.
If that were the case, then Qiao Hongye’s actions would be somewhat justified.
The crowd instantly withdrew their support for Xia Mingyu.
Xia Mingyu never expected Qiao Hongye to go so far in smearing her reputation—he constantly redefined her understanding of his depravity.
Trembling with rage, Xia Mingyu retorted, “You! How dare you spout such nonsense! You’re the only man I’ve ever been with! If Tuan Tuan Yuan Yuan aren’t your sons, whose are they? I’ve never been involved with any other man!”
“You’re inhuman! Not only did you sell our sons, but you also insult me like this!”
This beast! Scheming against her was bad enough, but to insult her too? How disgusting!!
“Your leader can’t have children, so you want to gift him a son, is that it? Well, does he need a wife too? Why don’t I just take Yuan Yuan and go live with him instead!”
“You don’t deserve to be called a man, let alone have a wife and children! Heaven will punish you!”
If only she had known earlier—even at the cost of her reputation—she would never have agreed to marry him! Or cared for his paralyzed mother for five years!
Xia Mingyu felt her blood run cold, overwhelmed by the sheer worthlessness of it all.
But Qiao Hongye couldn’t care less about her anguish. He sneered and attacked her with even more venomous words.
“You think my leader would take any trash? You want to be his wife? Why don’t you take a piss and look at your reflection? See what kind of wretched face you have!”
“Let me be frank—the sight of you disgusts me. If it weren’t for your father back then, did you really think I’d have wanted to marry you?”
“And even after marrying you, I never touched you. The one who shared your wedding night wasn’t me! If that child isn’t a bastard, what is? You know perfectly well how it came to be!”
“Have you ever stopped to think? Those two brats of yours—what resemblance do they bear to me? No one in my family has ever had twins!”
With bloodshot eyes, Qiao Hongye contemptuously laid bare this sordid affair. He wanted to humiliate Xia Mingyu beyond redemption, hoping she’d be shamed into suicide!
That way, no one would pursue these matters, and his reputation would remain untarnished.
He could marry another woman to care for his mother, and conveniently, both her sons could be gifted to his leader. Getting rid of two burdens while currying favor with his superior—what a perfect arrangement!
As long as someone was home to look after his mother, that was all that mattered.
No one knew he hadn’t filed a marriage report for this wife.
Back in the army, he already had a beloved woman—they were about to register their marriage.
She was the Head’s daughter, from a good family and beautiful—nothing like this country bumpkin Xia Mingyu.
As long as he secured the Head’s daughter, becoming a Regimental Commander would be a given—why not even the Head himself someday!
Drunk on ambition, Qiao Hongye grew increasingly eager to push Xia Mingyu to her death, just to avoid future troubles.
“Is that true?”
“No! It can’t be! I don’t believe it!”
“If it wasn’t you that night, then who could it have been?”
“I’ve been staying in the room the whole time, never went out! Your mother was sleeping right next door! Who would have the nerve to have an affair at such a time!”
“And where were you on our wedding night! You must have done it on purpose!”
Xia Mingyu had just learned this cruel truth, yet she forcefully refuted with well-reasoned arguments.
She appeared fragile but was actually resilient. Someone who had experienced life’s hardships wouldn’t casually commit suicide – Qiao Hongye’s scheme was bound to fail.
But Xia Mingyu had never imagined it would be like this. Her son was so adorable, how could he be a despised bastard!
It must be fake! Fabricated by Qiao Hongye just to shirk his responsibilities!
After all, someone like him would stop at nothing – what wouldn’t he do!
To exploit her father’s connections to join the army, Qiao Hongye had deliberately set her up – making her fall into the river, soaking her clothes, then rescuing her in front of everyone.
In those conservative times, physical contact meant they had to marry, otherwise it would be considered taking advantage.
He pretended to be so noble, saying it didn’t matter, that he wouldn’t let anyone talk about it, that he would persuade the three aunties who witnessed it.
Yet the moment she returned home, the news had already spread, severely damaging her reputation.
To make matters worse, her father had suddenly fallen seriously ill and couldn’t take care of her anymore, forcing him to hastily find her a match.
Qiao Hongye’s family was too poor to be within her father’s consideration, but circumstances forced the marriage arrangement.
Qiao Hongye made grand promises to her father – saying he would send all his military allowances to her and treat her well forever.
But the day after the wedding, her father passed away. Qiao Hongye didn’t even attend her father’s funeral, pretending not to know about it, and went straight to the military camp.
Claiming time was tight and he’d miss his chance if he delayed.
He ended up staying away for five years, fulfilling none of his damn promises! Not a single cent sent back! She even had to care for his paralyzed mother at home!
It was only last year that one of the aunties from the river incident, taking pity on her, revealed the truth.
That day, Qiao Hongye had deliberately sent them to the riverbank to witness the incident, then instructed them to secretly spread the word!
His wolfish ambition couldn’t be more obvious!
And now, he actually claimed he never entered the bridal chamber that night!
Could this beast have been perverted enough to sell her wedding night to some bachelor!
Just thinking about this possibility made Xia Mingyu tremble with rage, her teeth chattering.
She struggled to recall everything that happened that night.
But five years had passed, and her memory was fuzzy. Besides, she had been exhausted that day – the bride had to wake up very early.
When Qiao Hongye went to bathe that evening, she had leaned against the bed, drowsy.
Later, she seemed to smell something, but she was too tired to open her eyes, only feeling her body growing hotter, then a tall man covered her…
Wait, tall?
Qiao Hongye was only 1.7 meters – he couldn’t be considered tall at all!
The man that night might truly not have been him!
As this realization dawned on Xia Mingyu, her face turned even paler! Her head buzzed!
“Calling you a beast is too generous!”
“If it wasn’t you that night, then who was it! I’ll report him for rape!”
“I’ll make sure he gets executed!”
Xia Mingyu screamed hoarsely, her delicate, pale face contorted with fury!
She broke free from everyone’s restraints and charged forward again.
This time, she didn’t aim for Qiao Hongye’s face but went straight for his lower body!
Xia Mingyu mustered all her strength and delivered a fierce kick!
“Ah!!!”
Instantly, Qiao Hongye’s piercing shriek echoed through the Public Security Bureau.
The men present were so terrified they instinctively clamped their knees together and covered their crotches. Could it be broken? She used such tremendous force!
No one had expected Xia Mingyu to charge again. Everyone was stunned by the scandal, lost in thought, which gave her the opportunity.
“This is your retribution! No matter who Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan’s father is, they are my sons!”
“You don’t deserve to be their father! You human trafficker! Give me back my sons! I want a divorce!”
When a gentle person goes mad, their ferocity is extraordinary.
Xia Mingyu gripped Qiao Hongye’s neck tightly, wishing she could perish together with him.
“Guh… help…”
Qiao Hongye was terrified by Xia Mingyu’s frenzied appearance. His lower body was in agony, his neck was in pain, and he was suffocating.
Fortunately, after everyone snapped out of it, they quickly pulled Xia Mingyu away and restrained her.
“Let me go! I want to kill this scum!”
At this moment, Xia Mingyu was harder to restrain than a pig during New Year’s festivities. No one knew how her small frame could unleash such immense energy.
“Calm down! Murder is illegal!”
“Comrade Xia, no matter what grievances you have, we will all stand up for you and help you uncover the truth!”
Xia Mingyu’s behavior seemed genuinely unaware. If that were the case, Qiao Hongye’s crimes were far more numerous and needed thorough investigation!
Qiao Hongye felt a chill in his heart under the gaze of the public security comrades.
But he was already covered in wounds, especially the excruciating pain in his lower body, which made him curl up on the ground, sweating profusely and unable to think straight.
What should he do!
If they really investigated, he would be finished!