The Space-Time Boss: 1970s Revolution

Chapter 66: The Power of Gossip

Madam Li looked up and, sure enough, it was her foolish son who had stepped forward. Instantly, she couldn't sit still and was about to rush over to teach him a lesson.

She was stopped by Madam Wang beside her, who hadn't had enough of the drama yet and certainly couldn't let her spoil it. This was far more entertaining than the movies shown in the village.

Fu Xiao: ...The power of gossip is truly overwhelming.

With her eyes red and looking pitiful, Xu Yue clung to Tian Juan's clothes, appearing utterly devastated and pitiful.

The crowd around them began to murmur.

At this moment, a dark-skinned young man emerged from the crowd. He stepped forward and looked sympathetically at Xu Yue, who was crying like raindrops on a pear blossom. Gathering his courage, he pointed at Fu Yu and said, "Did you really bully her? Fu Yu, you're the captain's son, you have to take responsibility. If you really..."

Before the young man could finish his sentence, he faltered under Fu Yu's cold gaze.

After all, Fu Yu had long been a respected figure in the village, and it took great courage for this young man to even speak up.

Hearing his words, Fu Yu's expression remained icy, his pale eyes glinting with a frost-like chill.

He glanced sideways in the direction of Fu Sui.

Just as he was about to say something, a familiar voice came from behind, "What's going on here? Why is everyone gathered around?"

The crowd turned, and Fu Weibai and Fu Hong appeared, accompanied by the village party secretary.

After glancing at Fu Yu in the crowd, the two exchanged a look, seemingly understanding what was happening.

Fu Weibai turned to the weeping Xu Yue and asked, "Comrade Xu Yue, what's going on? Tell us..."

Tian Juan opened her mouth, "It was Fu Yu..."

"I'm asking Comrade Xu Yue," Fu Weibai abruptly cut her off, his stern face turning to Xu Yue, "Comrade Xu Yue, you'd better make yourself clear. If someone did bully you, the village won't protect anyone."

Seeing things reach this point, Fu Xiao was about to step forward but was stopped by Fu Sui beside her. "Hold on a bit longer, let's see what happens," he said.

Fu Xiao glared at him, completely confused as to what he was waiting for...

Feeling her gaze, Fu Sui turned to look at her.

Then, he squinted his eyes and spoke with righteous indignation, "I just want to watch more of the drama, is that so wrong?"

Fu Xiao: ...An adult man who also loves to gossip.

Seeing the young man criticize Fu Yu, Fu Xiao tugged on Madam Wang's sleeve, "Aunt Wang, who's that guy who doesn't know how to talk?"

Madam Wang almost burst out laughing, hurriedly covering her mouth to avoid making any noise that would alert the people outside and spoil their entertainment.

She whispered an explanation, "That's Madam Li's third son. He's been obsessed with that educated youth all the time, no matter how much Madam Li beats him."

Fu Xiao glanced over at Madam Li and saw that her eyes were already ablaze with fury, and she was grinding her teeth in anger.

Fu Xiao turned back to continue watching the show...

Ahem, watching the drama.

At this point, although Xu Yue was a bit flustered, she knew there was no way for her to back down now. She clung to Tian Juan's clothes, shrinking herself and using a crying voice to briefly fabricate what happened.