Chapter 368 Cuilian Defends Herself

Upon hearing this, Zhao Lingli subconsciously looked behind her. Fortunately, in this era, hospitalization was rarely required for serious illnesses, so the ward was sparsely populated. The six-person ward now only had one bed for them. "From what you're saying, you really are self-harming?"

Tang Cuilian shook her head. "It's not self-harm. It was the three of them who pushed me, pulled my hair, and pressed me against the wall. Although I don't have as much strength as my fourth sister, I'm not a pushover. I'm not someone they can just rub against."

I started arguing with them, but they pushed me hard and I crashed into the wall, breaking my head and bleeding.

Seeing the blood, they panicked and tried to run. I thought that since they were already bleeding, they probably wouldn't be able to be saved unless it was serious, so I gritted my teeth and slammed the object against my head again. After that, I really passed out. I even looked around to make sure no one saw anything!

As she spoke, she looked at Zhao Lingli with teary eyes: "Godmother, it really hurt! I could see stars then, everything was dark, but the stars were shining in front of me. After a dizzying moment, I knew nothing more!"

"Hey you, what are you? They pushed you and you got a head injury, but you bumped into something and only got a forehead injury. The police will even question you. You think you can pin this on them? You won't get away with it."

Tang Cuilian said nonchalantly, "Anyway, no one will believe their nonsense. Who would believe that I hit myself? I'll just blame it on them. Rumors can sometimes drive people to their deaths. As long as I completely sever ties with the Liu family, that's my ultimate goal. I don't care about anything else."

Zhao Lingli's breath hitched, and she let out a heavy sigh.

"Alright, let's discuss what to say when the police arrive later!"

Around 7 p.m., police officers, factory leaders, Liu's mother and daughter, and Liu Hongtao came to the hospital to visit Tang Cuilian.

As soon as Cuilian saw the Liu family, she struggled instantly, backing away in terror, and screaming while clutching the blanket.

"Don't come any closer, I won't do it again, please stop hitting me, you've already broken my head, what more do you want?"

They grabbed my hair, poked my face, and twisted me in places I couldn't see. How could I possibly enter a place as cruel as you?

Liu Hongtao, I have no grudge against you, why are you treating me like this? Today, in front of the factory leaders, I swear a solemn oath: if I have even the slightest connection with you, may I die a horrible death, okay?

Liu Hongtao never expected things to escalate to such an unmanageable point. In the afternoon, his mother, sister, and he were all summoned to the factory director's office and interrogated separately. His mother and sister vehemently denied ever beating Tang Cuilian.

But the woman was called away by them, and then she was sent to the hospital with a bloody head, which was witnessed by everyone.

There are no eyewitnesses, and now rumors are circulating in the factory that he wants to forgo the bride price and is deliberately using gossip to force Tang Cuilian to marry him.

So if they want to turn things around, they have to apologize, even if they are unwilling.

At this moment, Liu Hongtao was cursing Tang Cuilian in his heart, but on the surface he was showing a respectful and apologetic expression.

"Comrade Tang Cuilian, it was our family's fault today. Don't worry, we will definitely pay for your medical expenses and lost wages."

"What are you asking for? Who told you to pay? She crashed into herself, why should we pay for it? Bah, you lowly slut, trying to extort us? No way! Taozi, don't let this little bitch fool you. Your sister and I are no match for her. She's the one who's trying to scam us!"

As expected of mother and daughter, after the mother finished scolding, the younger sister also started scolding, saying the most nasty things. Tang Cuilian was so frightened that she hid in Zhao Lingli's arms and cried bitterly. The factory leaders and police officers frowned at the same time and called people to take them out.

Subsequently, Tang Cuihong, Zhao Lingli, and Tao Changyi were also asked to leave, and Tang Cuilian was left to face the police officers directly.

Fortunately, Tang Cuilian had already seen results. She knew how to control the Liu family. Even when facing the police, she kept crying and tearfully recounting how Liu Hongtao had treated her recently, and how his mother and sister had insulted and beaten her.

“The three of them attacked me. I have many injuries on my body, and you can have someone examine them. First, they pushed the back of my head against the wall, then they grabbed my head and slammed my forehead against the wall. The three shrewish women were completely unreasonable, spewing all sorts of nasty words. When they attacked, they deliberately targeted places that were out of sight. If I hadn’t been unconscious, they would have scratched me and disfigured me.”

"What sins have I committed to deserve this? I have no contact with them at all, except for a normal chat when we get food. How did I end up with such a family of scoundrels?"

Tang Cuilian was so emotional that she couldn't catch her breath. Overwhelmed by anger, her vision went black, and she collapsed to the ground.

This was caused by insufficient oxygen supply to the brain due to genuine anger, which terrified the police officers. They quickly called in a doctor, who, after a thorough examination, sighed in relief.

"She's too emotional. How about we stop here for today and ask her questions again after she calms down?"

In this situation, it's obvious to everyone that Tang Cuilian is the victim, and the police officers have been driving the Liu family, mother and her two daughters, crazy with frustration.

Besides, they'd asked most of the necessary questions, leaving with the message, "You should get some rest. We'll investigate and make a statement later."

The factory leaders also stated that they would cooperate with the police to investigate the matter thoroughly.

"After we get back, we will hold a big meeting to strengthen the management of the winery. No unauthorized personnel will be allowed to enter the production area."

In reality, there were indeed loopholes in the factory's management. For one of their own workers to be beaten in broad daylight is an utter disgrace.

When the Liu family left, Cuihong followed them discreetly and found out their address.

When Cuihong returned, Zhao Lingli pulled her aside.

"Don't take any action for now, or they'll definitely suspect us."

"I know, I just checked where they lived first!"

While Cuihong stayed with Zhao Lingli that night, Zhao Lingli and Tao Changyi went back to the factory to gather information.

After Cuilian finished her injection and entered a deep sleep, Cuihong locked the ward door, jumped out of the second-floor window, and made her way to the Liu family's house.

Since Liu's parents were both retired employees of the winery, Liu's eldest sister and Liu Hongtao took over their jobs. So their family lived in the single-story houses in the winery's staff quarters, which had a small courtyard. Tang Cuihong easily climbed over the wall into the courtyard.

The front door was locked, but the bedroom door wasn't locked; it was simply closed behind her. Cuihong had made things easy for them. After hearing even breathing sounds, she took out the medicine she had gotten from Tang Cuimei, poured it on a handkerchief, and went into each room one by one. Once she was sure the family was completely unconscious, she began searching the house for clues with a flashlight...