Chapter 163: A Bleak Life

Within two days, rumors about Chiang Baohe spread through the village and everyone knew.

Chiang Baohe had already had a bad reputation, always leering at women with such a gloomy demeanor that it frightened people. When they heard he also had a violent streak, having beaten his second uncle so badly he couldn't get out of bed, a sense of unease naturally swept through the village.

Secretary Yao also heard these rumors and immediately discussed with the militia captain who was at his home, instructing the village militia to keep an eye on Chiang Baohe to prevent him from causing any trouble.

But that's a story for another time.

Returning to Chiang Xiao's situation. After Huang Yizhen left, the Chiang Family fell into a heavy silence.

Ge Liutao fiddled with her apron, looking anxious. She glanced at Chiang Songhai and then at Chiang Xiao, unsure of what to say.