Chapter 3

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"Master Wang, Brother Han just passed away, and you come to collect debts. Isn't that a bit too ruthless?"

"Isn't this bullying?"

"Brother Han was still your family's tenant farmer before he died. This is too heartless."

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"What are you doing? What are you peasants trying to do? Either you pay the debt or get out of the way. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite."

In front of the Han family's house, about twenty people stood, with over ten blocking the door, all dressed like villagers. In front of them stood five or six people, led by a fat man in a blue brocade robe, with a few thugs behind him. Although the fat man had few people, his attitude was extremely arrogant, pointing at the villagers in front of the door and scolding them.

"Forget it, forget it, they're not easy to provoke."

"Don't be stubborn. Let's wait for Xiaoyi to come back."

Since Meicun was small and had few people, the villagers were very united. Han Dashi, Han Yi's father, had helped many people in Meicun before he died, so many people stood up to speak out. However, after the fat man's threats, their wives or elders became timid and pulled their relatives, urging them not to be too rash.

Seeing the villagers start to move away from the door, the fat man's smile grew wider, and his eyes filled with lust as he looked into the house, saying with a lecherous smile, "Lady inside, don't be afraid. I, Wang Bao, am well-read and reasonable. If you can pay the money, I won't make things difficult for you." His tone was light and extremely lecherous.

There was a moment of silence inside the house.

The fat man, Wang Bao, continued, "Lady, why don't I come in and talk things over with you? We can discuss anything. —— If you don't say anything, I'll take it as your agreement."

The house remained silent.

Wang Bao took a step forward.

The villagers were angry but dared not speak out. They secretly cursed him, thinking, "Wang Bao, you are notorious for bullying the good and fearing the bad. Everyone knows that. The old man's body is still warm, and the husband is not at home. A lonely woman is inside, and you dare to barge in. What kind of reason are you talking about!"

But they only dared to mutter in their hearts. No one dared to step forward, as they all had families. If not necessary, no one wanted to provoke this disaster.

"Wait a moment."

Suddenly, someone said from behind.

Everyone looked up.

"It's Xiaoyi."

"Xiaoyi is back."

Han Yi walked over with a gloomy face.

Although Han Yi was back, the villagers' worried expressions did not lessen. Everyone knew that Han Yi, like his father, was honest and kind, and even more timid than his father. How could he be a match for Wang Bao?

"You're back just in time, boy. Quickly pay the money, or else, heh heh ——"

Wang Bao glanced sideways, walked over with his belly sticking out, and slapped Han Yi's head, full of disdain.

This greeting was quite unique. Han Yi looked at Wang Bao, rubbed his head, and said foolishly, "Master Wang, please wait a moment. I'll go get the money now."

Wang Bao was taken aback and then asked, "Do you have money at home?"

Han Yi smiled even more and said, "Yes, yes." He glanced at the thugs next to Wang Bao and the villagers standing to the side.

A hint of disappointment flashed in Wang Bao's eyes. He raised his head and said, "If you have money, that's best. Go get it quickly. I'm getting impatient."

Han Yi said nothing and walked into the house.

The villagers whispered to each other, but from their expressions, it seemed they didn't believe Han Yi could get the money, as they all knew Han Dashi had spent all his money to help Han Yi get married.

After a while, a woman's panicked cry came from inside the house, "Xiaoyi, what are you doing?"

Before the words were finished, Han Yi rushed out, holding a kitchen knife in his left hand and a woodcutter's axe in his right, pointing the kitchen knife at Wang Bao and shouting fiercely, "Damn it, I'll kill you."

Everyone was shocked.

"Ah!"

Wang Bao never expected Han Yi to be so fierce today. He was completely unprepared, and his legs went weak. He immediately used a dodge and hid behind the thugs. However, the thugs, seeing Han Yi as if he had gone mad, were also afraid. They held their long and short sticks, trembling.

Although the other side had more people, Han Yi was not afraid at all. He roared and charged at Wang Bao with his knife. Wang Bao and his henchmen kept retreating, showing signs of fleeing.

This guy must be crazy.

The timid fear the bold, and the bold fear those who are willing to die. No matter how arrogant Wang Bao was, he was afraid of Han Yi, who was ready to die.

"Xiaoyi."

With a sudden cry, a young woman rushed out of the door, hugged Han Yi from behind, and urgently said, "Xiaoyi, stop it."

"Get off me. I'll kill this fat man today."

Han Yi struggled and shouted.

It was really unlucky for Wang Bao to run into this. He thought Han Yi was still the weak guy, but he didn't know that the current Han Yi was even more ruthless than before, fearless of heaven and earth.

No matter how Han Yi struggled, the woman wouldn't let go. She had quite a bit of strength, and Han Yi couldn't break free no matter how hard he tried. He was puzzled, wondering if he was weaker now or if the woman was stronger.

The woman held Han Yi's waist tightly and said urgently, "Xiaoyi, don't be impulsive. Put down the knife. Murder is a capital crime. Now, the Han family only has you left. If anything happens to you, how can I face your father?"

"Face him with what?"

Han Yi shouted, "They are shitting on our heads. Damn it, I'm a worthless life. Even if I die today, I'll take this fat man with me. Let go of me."

He was actually very anxious inside. You silly girl, I suddenly attacked them, and they must think I'm crazy. They will definitely run away. If you don't let go, once they realize what's happening, it will be too late.

Wang Bao was almost scared to wet his pants just now. Seeing Han Yi held back by the woman, he felt relieved. Hearing Han Yi call him a fat man, he was furious and shouted from behind the thugs, "You dare to curse me? I'll make you suffer." He then shouted at the thugs, "You idiots, why are you standing there? Go teach this mad dog a lesson."

It's easy for you to say, but this guy is clearly crazy. If we mess with him, we might lose our lives.

The thugs were also conflicted. They didn't have a numerical advantage, as there were still many villagers standing by. Han Yi was so fierce, clearly ready to fight to the death. If a fight broke out, who knew if the villagers would help? At least they hadn't left yet. The key was that Han Yi had a knife, and the thugs knew he had been struck by lightning, possibly damaging his brain. Fighting a madman would be foolish.

This was too dangerous, so no one wanted to be the cannon fodder. But they were also afraid of Wang Bao. Seeing Han Yi held by the woman, they saw an opportunity. They exchanged glances and slowly and uniformly raised their sticks, hoping others would go first.

In a life-or-death situation, no one was foolish!

"Damn!"

I'm really being ruined by this silly girl. Han Yi seemed truly angry and jumped up, saying, "You silly woman, let go of me. They are coming!"

As he spoke, he struggled violently. But he accidentally hit the woman's shoulder with his armpit, and his right hand went numb, causing the woodcutter's axe to fall.

Smack!

The woman was very agile. She suddenly caught the falling axe and pushed Han Yi's waist with her left hand. Unprepared, Han Yi staggered to the right, almost falling.

"I'll fight you to the death."

Before Han Yi could react, the woman charged forward with the axe, shouting, "I'll fight you to the death."

Damn! What's going on?

Han Yi was instantly shocked.