Male Lead's Canon Fodder Wife - Chapter 416

Chapter 416: Empty Threat ( 1 )
Because of the affairs of the Gao family, the whole morning was spent in excitement. At noon, several villagers went to Han Yuheng to report the matter. Sitting in the living room, Han Yuheng’s face darkened after listening to the villagers’ explanations.

He rubbed his forehead and said, “Everyone, this is a private matter of the Gao family. We have no right to interfere. What’s more, didn’t you say that Grandma Gao was also admitted to the hospital because of this incident? Since both parties were injured, if we report them, the three of them will be sent to jail. This will benefit no one, and I’m sure Su Anna will not thank you for it.”

The villagers were hesitant after hearing his words. One of them asked, “Team leader, what do you think is the best solution to this matter?”

Before Han Yuheng could answer, another middle-aged woman added, “This matter can’t just pass like this. As far as I’m concerned, this matter is Aunt Gao’s fault. Doesn’t the leader say that everyone is equal? ​​Even if she is the family’s elder, it’s too much for her to beat her own granddaughter-in-law in public like this.”

After hearing her words, everyone nodded. Most of the people here today are daughters-in-law who have been beaten at home, either by their husbands or their parents-in-law. They hope that through Su Anna’s case, they will be better protected in the future.

So, if they were beaten by their parents-in-law, they can threaten them with this matter. Therefore, in order to achieve their goal, they did not think too much about whether this incident would affect Su Anna’s reputation and future or not.

Although Han Yuheng could guess the villagers’ intentions, he could not refute their words because the leader did say that everyone is equal and enjoys the same rights.

Normally, he wouldn’t mind helping them report the matter to the authorities. But he is now at a critical stage of promotion. He couldn’t let this matter become a big deal and affect his performance report.

After a long silence, he finally said, “I understand everyone’s concerns about this matter. But before the truth is found out, I will not let anyone report this matter to the authorities. If it is a family dispute, it will affect our village’s reputation if we report it. I believe you all don’t want this to happen, right?”

Although the villagers hope to use this incident to their own benefit, they really cannot risk the reputation of the village. They also have unmarried children at home. If the village’s reputation is not good, it will be difficult for the children to find a good match in the future.

After weighing the pros and cons, the villagers finally agreed to go home first and make the decision after learning the truth.

“Then we will follow the team leader’s arrangements.”

Hearing those words, Han Yuheng heaved a sigh of relief and said, “Good.”

As soon as Han Yuheng saw off the villagers, he saw Sheng Xiaohong walking over with a smile on her face. She looked neater and more normal than before. But to him, the smile on her face gave him a bad feeling.

He was already annoyed when villagers interrupted him during his nap. So, seeing her coming, his face was as black as coal. When she stood in front of him, he asked coldly, “Sheng Xiaohong, I warned you not to disturb me and my family again. Did you take my words as farts?”

Hearing his words, Sheng Xiaohong no longer felt as scared as before. Instead, she chuckled and said confidently, “Han Yuheng, I suggest you be polite to me. Otherwise, you may regret it.”

Han Yuheng seemed to have heard the funniest joke and laughed loudly, “I will regret it? I, Han Yuheng, am an upright person and will never do anything that I regret.”

Sheng Xiaohong nodded and said with a knowing look, “Ah, so that’s the case. No wonder you don’t feel any guilt when having an extramarital affair with someone else’s wife.”

When Han Yuheng heard her words, his pupils shrank in shock for a moment, and then returned to normal. Although what she said was true, he was sure that no one knew about his affair with that woman. Maybe Sheng Xiaohong just wanted to find some clues from him and make random guesses.

After coming to this conclusion, he calmed down and said, “I don’t know what nonsense you are talking about, but I suggest you think before you speak. Otherwise, I will report you for slander!”

Even though she was threatened, Sheng Xiaohong did not show fear, but laughed instead.

“What are you laughing at?” Han Yuheng asked angrily.

After a while, Sheng Xiaohong calmed down. She approached him and whispered, “I just realized that you are not as smart as I thought. Do you think I will be scared away if you threaten me? Han Yuheng, let me tell you something. I have you and your ex-lover evidence of an extramarital affair. What do you think would happen to you if I gave this evidence to the authorities or the brigade leader?”

Hearing her words, Han Yuheng’s face suddenly turned pale. He always made sure to leave no evidence behind. So, how could this woman hold evidence against him?

If his extramarital affair is reported, not only will his career be ruined, he may also be paraded through the streets across the entire brigade to suffer humiliation, or even imprisoned for several years!

Although he knew that Sheng Xiaohong might not have any evidence and was just bluffing, he couldn’t take the risk. In the end, he could only clench his fists tightly and ask through gritted teeth, “What do you want?”

Sheng Xiaohong finally heard what she wanted to hear. She smiled and said, “Cousin-in-law, you know that I am a widow and life is very difficult for me. As long as you give me some food and money to survive the day, I can promise you that I will take this secret to my grave.”