Chapter 113

Chapter 113

Third Sister-in-Law Zhou moved behind Bai Xiuxiu, her palms sweating with nervousness.

The riverbank was bustling with people catching big fish or picking up small ones. As soon as she moved behind Bai Xiuxiu, someone passed by.

Terrified, Third Sister-in-Law Zhou quickly hid to avoid being noticed.

Bai Xiuxiu remained still, pretending to be focused on catching small fish.

At the weighing station, Chen Jinhua entertained Bai Xiuxiu's two children, occasionally leading them to glance at the river.

This way, the children could see their mother and wouldn't start fussing.

As she watched, Chen Jinhua found it strange that Old Zhou's third daughter-in-law kept moving closer to Xiuxiu.

Was there something she needed?

Chen Jinhua felt puzzled but didn't suspect anything sinister, given the crowd around them.

By the river, Third Sister-in-Law Zhou had already dodged several groups of people.

Her palms were drenched, and Zhou Jiaojiao, who was secretly observing, wanted to rush out and scold her for being so foolish. All she needed to do was push her!

What was she waiting for?

Seeing more and more people passing by, Third Sister-in-Law Zhou grew impatient.

If she waited until the fishing ended, she would miss her chance!

With this thought, she gathered her courage and circled back behind Bai Xiuxiu, pushing her forcefully with both hands.

Bai Xiuxiu had been on guard, noticing the water's reflections. The moment Third Sister-in-Law Zhou touched her back, Bai Xiuxiu shifted slightly and deliberately stepped into the shallow part of the river.

She turned and shouted angrily, "Who pushed me?"

This sudden dodge caused Third Sister-in-Law Zhou to fall directly into the river.

"What are you doing!" Chen Jinhua yelled from the weighing station, where she had been watching Bai Xiuxiu closely.

Third Sister-in-Law Zhou's push startled her.

After yelling, she grabbed Bai Xiuxiu's two children and rushed to the riverbank.

Before she took two steps, she saw Third Sister-in-Law Zhou fall into the water with a splash, drawing everyone's attention.

"Quick, someone fell in the water! Help!" someone shouted, and everyone rushed to rescue her.

Chen Jinhua ran to Bai Xiuxiu with the children.

Looking worriedly at Bai Xiuxiu, she asked, "Xiuxiu, are you okay?"

"I'm fine, Aunt Jinhua. Who fell in the water? Someone just pushed me. If I hadn't been steady, I would have fallen in too. I dodged, and she fell instead." Bai Xiuxiu pretended not to know who it was and frowned angrily.

"It's your fifth sister-in-law's maternal third sister-in-law."

Chen Jinhua was also frightened and quickly pulled the person onto the shore. "Stay away from the water; it's freezing cold now that winter is approaching. I saw her push you. I don't know what she was thinking, trying to push you into the water."

"Quick, we need more help. We haven't pulled her out yet."

Someone in the river urgently called for assistance.

Although the river wasn't swift, the cold water could easily drown someone even before reaching the center.

Anyone in the water would suffer greatly.

"Quick, bring a boat over."

The team leader arrived and shouted for a boat.

However, all the boats were far away, and waiting for one would be too late.

"Quick, a few tall men, pull her out. Whose family member fell in? Get her out quickly." The team leader was anxious.

Zhou Jiaojiao, who was secretly watching, panicked.

How did this happen?

Bai Xiuxiu seemed to know and dodged?

Why was Third Sister-in-Law so unlucky?

If she comes ashore... she might expose me, and I'll be finished.

No, absolutely not.

It would be better if she doesn't come up.

Zhou Jiaojiao sincerely hoped she wouldn't surface.

Those rescuing in the river also found it strange.

"Why is she so heavy? Pull her out quickly, or she'll freeze."

On the riverbank, Bai Xiuxiu began to realize something.

Normally, it shouldn't be this difficult to save someone, just like when she was in the same situation.

If she fell into the water, she would probably be just as hard to save as Third Sister-in-Law Zhou.

After all, if she fell in, it would only benefit Zhou Jiaojiao.

As for Third Sister-in-Law Zhou... If she were to come back up, it would only bring countless troubles to Zhou Jiaojiao. If Third Sister-in-Law Zhou died, there would be no one to testify, and no one would know why she tried to push her into the water.

"Jinhua Auntie, why haven't we seen anyone from the Zhou family?" Bai Xiuxiu asked, turning around.

Chen Jinhua found this strange too: "Indeed, where are they?"

"The one who fell in is Old Zhou's third daughter-in-law. You should quickly find her family."

The commotion here was quite noticeable, and soon the Zhou family heard about it.

Upon hearing that her own daughter-in-law had fallen into the water, Tian Xiaolan’s bad feeling grew even stronger.

She immediately spotted her daughter watching from the edge of the crowd and pulled her over. "What are you standing there for? It’s your third sister-in-law who fell in; hurry to the front."

Tian Xiaolan’s movement was not small, and Bai Xiuxiu and Chen Jinhua also heard it.

Bai Xiuxiu pushed through the crowd and looked at the nervous Zhou Jiaojiao. "Fifth Sister-in-Law, why aren’t you going forward to take a look? That’s your maternal sister-in-law. What are you doing staying back here?"

"I’m afraid I might get in the way."

Zhou Jiaojiao dared not look at Bai Xiuxiu now.

Bai Xiuxiu’s purpose in finding Zhou Jiaojiao wasn’t just this. She hinted at something more. "Are you afraid of getting in the way, or do you not want her to be saved?"

This single question left Zhou Jiaojiao in a panic, clutching her mother’s sleeve tightly.

"How could that be? She’s my maternal sister-in-law. How could I? Of course, I hope she gets saved!"

Having gotten the answer she wanted, Bai Xiuxiu stopped talking.

With Zhou Jiaojiao’s statement, perhaps they could save her. No matter what method they used, having this statement was enough. After all, if Third Sister-in-Law Zhou really died, there would be no one to testify.

"Then hurry to the front and help! Sister Tian, you should go help too." Chen Jinhua called both of them to the front.

Tian Xiaolan, with her daughter, went to the riverbank, her unease growing even more.

Could this... have something to do with my daughter?

What exactly have these two been up to behind my back?

As this mother-daughter pair went to help, Chen Jinhua hesitated a bit. Logically, she should go too.

But Xiuxiu had just been pushed...

"Xiuxiu, are you alright?" Wang Qinghe rushed over after docking the boat.

Seeing his wife’s pants soaked, he quickly helped her wring out the water.

He then took off his own shoes and gave them to her. "Wear mine first. They’re a bit big, but I’ll carry you home later, so you won’t fall."