"Aunt Li, I'm going to Hao Jianjun's place to check on him. He's really something, sending someone here to see me for treatment, what do you think I'm going to do, expose him?"
Lin Fan couldn't sit still any longer.
What luck, that was impending doom!
If that woman was truly a snake demon, Hao Jianjun probably wouldn't live for many more days!
"That's right, Jianjun has been single for too long. He picked up a woman and treasures her, afraid outsiders will know and her in-laws will come to take her back..."
By the time Aunt Li finished speaking, Lin Fan had already prepared the medicine.
After handing the medicine to Aunt Li, Lin Fan ran out with his medical kit.
But after running only a hundred meters, Lin Fan turned back and ran towards the village committee.
"Even when hunting a rabbit, one must use full strength. I should prepare thoroughly before going."
Ten minutes later, as Lin Fan was about to enter the village committee compound, he ran into Wu Lei head-on.
Wu Lei blinked in surprise and asked, "Lin Fan, what are you doing here?"
He was about to leave work and go home. Seeing Lin Fan, he immediately frowned. "Secretary Tian has already gone home. I'm in charge of the village committee now."
"Oh? I'm here to inspect the cooperative's supplies. Any problem?"
Lin Fan pulled out a set of keys from his pocket and dangled them in front of Wu Lei.
Seeing this, Wu Lei's face immediately changed.
He recognized them as the village committee keys that Tian Mengyao kept, including all the office, warehouse, and dormitory keys.
Tian Mengyao had actually given such important items to Lin Fan!
Wu Lei felt a sharp pang of jealousy, his expression turning very unpleasant.
"No problem, right? I'll go check the supply warehouse."
Lin Fan said, and then walked away.
"Hmph, a petty man basking in undeserved glory!"
Wu Lei stood behind him, watching Lin Fan's retreating back, and muttered under his breath.
Circumstances change. Now, he could only grumble behind Lin Fan's back.
Mainly because Tian Mengyao was biased. Even if he said ten thousand words, it wouldn't be as effective as a casual remark from Lin Fan.
What could he do?
Wu Lei thought to himself, he couldn't count on Secretary Tian.
It seemed he could only endure it, endure until Tian Mengyao finished her internship and left.
When that time came, in Luofeng Village, in terms of prestige and seniority, he should be the village committee secretary.
Once he had power, he would definitely get back at this humiliation!
Lin Fan actually heard what he said but didn't want to bother with him.
He opened the warehouse door and walked straight towards the boxes of explosives in the corner.
"I didn't expect to use you again so soon."
Lin Fan's heart was filled with mixed emotions, a complex feeling that was beyond words.
He had once thought he had completely blown up that snake demon.
To his surprise, he had now heard news of that snake demon again.
Lin Fan placed his medical kit on the ground, then opened a box of explosives and began assembling them with practiced efficiency.
...
At dusk.
Knock, knock, knock!
Lin Fan knocked on Hao Jianjun's door.
He had already used his Purple Pole Divine Eyes to scan the house and confirmed there was a dark purple mist inside, identical to the mist emanating from the snake demon.
"Jianjun, did you hear someone knocking?"
The person speaking was the snake demon.
After Hao Jianjun brought her back, she claimed her name was Wang Xiaoli.
Wang Xiaoli took a deep breath and said, "Go and see. If it's someone and it's not important, then don't let them in."
Hao Jianjun's face showed panic. Looking at Wang Xiaoli, who was lying on the bed with a pale complexion, his heart ached.
Having lived for over forty years, he had finally struck gold, finding a wife on his way home.
Although this woman had large red spots on her body and her health seemed poor, he still felt it was a gift from heaven.
If she was sick, he could spend money to treat her. He had saved quite a bit of money over the years.
Looking at Wang Xiaoli's beautiful, pitiful appearance, Hao Jianjun's heart ached, and he cursed that violent man countless times in his mind!
What kind of wicked man would inflict such harm on his wife, leaving her in such a state?
"Lili, I will protect you!"
Hao Jianjun clenched his fist and vowed in his heart that no matter who came looking, even the police, he would not give them face.
Wang Xiaoli, lying on the bed, watched Hao Jianjun's retreating back, a fierce glint flashing in her eyes.
"Hmph!"
If she hadn't been seriously injured, she would have swallowed such a foolish man whole long ago.
*Bang bang bang...*
As Hao Jianjun opened the door, Lin Fan was still knocking anxiously.
Having waited for several minutes without any response, he feared that Hao Jianjun had already met with misfortune.
Upon seeing someone open the door, he finally relaxed.
He looked closely and confirmed that Hao Jianjun was unharmed, which made him breathe a sigh of relief.
Seeing Lin Fan, Hao Jianjun frowned and asked in surprise, "Little Fan, why are you here?"
"Brother Jianjun."
Lin Fan first greeted him with a smile, then explained his purpose: "I heard you rescued a woman, and she seems to be injured."
He patted his chest and chuckled, "I'm here to use my strengths, to treat illnesses and save lives."
"Little Fan..."
Hao Jianjun frowned, hesitant.
He also wanted to find a doctor for Wang Xiaoli, but Wang Xiaoli refused outright, fearing that if news leaked, her in-laws would find her.
He felt both pained and helpless, watching Wang Xiaoli suffer from her illness every day, his heart filled with torment.
But...
Could Lin Fan be trusted?
Although he had been seen returning home after descending the mountain, no one had seen Wang Xiaoli's face.
Hao Jianjun was easily swayed. He hoped, as Wang Xiaoli had said, to just hold on for a while and then find a doctor after the situation calmed down.
"Did you hear wrong? There's no patient at my house?"
Hao Jianjun denied it with a smile.
"Brother Jianjun."
Lin Fan felt that the matter was becoming tricky.
He couldn't be sure if Hao Jianjun had fallen under some evil spell and had completely become a puppet of that snake demon.
"I'm not an outsider. Besides, in this village and the surrounding areas, my medical skills are considered top-notch. Don't you trust me?"
Lin Fan lowered his voice and added, "Just tell her I'm your nephew, specially here to see her. She'll surely be touched by your care."
"This..."
Hao Jianjun was somewhat moved.
He worried every day if Wang Xiaoli's condition would worsen. If the wife he had finally rescued were to "snap" and pass away, he would feel like dying.
Lin Fan's character was well-regarded in the village. Moreover, he was acting out of goodwill, coming to their doorstep. What bad intentions could he have?
"Alright!"
Hao Jianjun hesitated for a moment before finally making his decision.
He glanced around outside, and seeing that no one was around, he whispered, "Little Fan, you absolutely must not tell anyone. Her in-laws are formidable. If they find our village, I'm afraid I won't be able to protect her."
Lin Fan nodded. "Don't worry, I'm not one to gossip."
He glanced at the window and thought to himself, "You sure know how to make excuses for yourself. Let's see how I deal with you later!"