Chapter 21

"Hey, you..." Zhang Yongwei immediately wilted upon hearing this. The police indeed didn't come; otherwise, they would have shown up as soon as the fight started. Ding Hao's last words were even more confusing. Did this kid know what his father did? Why did his father need to run away? And wasn't the reason Zhang Yongwei could act so recklessly because of his father?

"Get lost!" After the threat, Ding Hao kicked Zhang Yongwei.

Zhang Yongwei clumsily got up, and the few hooligans had already gotten into the car, started it, and sped off as soon as Zhang Yongwei got in.

"Great!" The onlookers didn't expect Zhang Yongwei's second visit to end so dramatically!

"Ding Hao is really amazing!"

Seeing Ding Hao appear in time and drive away Zhang Yongwei and his gang, the onlookers were very excited. Ding Hao wasn't particularly happy; instead, he walked up to Chen Fang and asked, "Sister Chen Fang, are you okay?"

Chen Fang clenched her teeth and shook her head. She was moved; this young man had come just in time. Ding Hao smiled, "Sister Chen Fang, I'm sorry, it's my fault. They are just hooligans. If anyone dares to bully you again, just tell me, and I'll beat them so badly that even their parents won't recognize them." As he said this, he glanced in the direction where Zhou Fuquan was standing.

Ding Hao's words seemed ordinary. Zhang Yongwei was indeed provoked by him, and the villagers knew that Zhang Yongwei's harassment of Chen Fang was just a spur-of-the-moment thing. It was normal for Ding Hao to protect Chen Fang, but from Zhou Fuquan's perspective, it seemed particularly targeted!

"Thank you, thank you." Chen Fang covered her mouth with one hand, almost crying. She was indeed terrified at that moment, but everything was fine now that Ding Hao was here. If it weren't for so many people around, she would have thrown herself into Ding Hao's arms and cried.

After Zhang Yongwei and his gang left in disgrace, Ding Hao originally wanted to wait for the noisy crowd to disperse and then comfort Chen Fang. He planned to stay for dinner at Chen Fang's house and, after dinner, face the inevitable temptation. Just as Ding Hao was lost in thought, his phone rang. He took out his phone and saw it was an unknown number but answered anyway.

While answering the call, he walked to the back of the convenience store to find a quieter place. Village Chief Zhou Fuquan, who had witnessed Ding Hao's encounter with the police, was very curious and quietly followed behind...

"Hello, it's me... Oh, hello, are you okay now?... No need to thank me, no need to thank me, it's what I should do. What... You mean the group that bullied you before? They are notorious hooligans in Yun Gang. Oh, you don't know, I'm not afraid of fighting them, but do you know what these bastards did? They brought the police to fight. You know, no matter how strong you are, you can't attack the police, right? Even worse, they dared to harass innocent villagers... Do you want to know who's behind them?

I remember his father was a director of the county forestry bureau or something, but I'm not sure what position he holds now. It's all taken care of, really! The leader is called Zhang Yongwei... No need to thank me, okay, see you later..."

Zhou Fuquan, hiding behind the wall, heard everything clearly. Seeing Ding Hao about to come out, Zhou Fuquan took a few steps back and then approached with a smile, "Ding Hao, come to my house for dinner tonight. A few teachers from your school are visiting the village. You know, I'm a rough man, so you can keep them company." Zhou Fuquan's reason was a bit lame, but it made sense.

There were other students from other classes in the village, so it was reasonable for the village chief to entertain the teachers. Moreover, the teachers from the school were not used to the village, and their language was hard to understand. Having a student like Ding Hao around would definitely help.

Of course, Zhou Fuquan didn't invite Ding Hao for this reason! His resentment towards Ding Hao had only increased after today! Last time, Ding Hao beat up the hooligans who bullied Xia Lin, which was very embarrassing. Today, when Zhang Yongwei harassed Chen Fang, as the village chief and a man who admired Chen Fang, Zhou Fuquan shrank back, but the little rascal Ding Hao stepped forward.

From the way Chen Fang looked at the end, Zhou Fuquan knew that if Ding Hao wanted to, he could have her anytime. But Chen Fang probably despised him to the core, making it even harder to approach her in the future.

And the tough words Ding Hao said, "If anyone dares to bully you again, just tell me, and I'll beat them so badly that even their parents won't recognize them," clearly included Zhou Fuquan. If possible, Zhou Fuquan would love to beat Ding Hao to a pulp.

But he knew he couldn't. First, he couldn't beat Ding Hao. More importantly, the mysterious departure of the police left Zhang Yongwei and his gang without support, coming in with a strong presence but leaving like turtles with their heads tucked in. The call Ding Hao just made also revealed a lot. Zhou Fuquan could tell it was someone important from the provincial capital!

Zhou Fuquan's success in the village wasn't due to his fighting skills but his shrewd mind. Since he couldn't match Ding Hao now, he might as well invite him to dinner. The cost would be shared among the parents. It would also prevent Ding Hao and Chen Fang from getting too close. Once this kid went back to school, he might have another chance!

Zhou Fuquan had his own calculations, and Ding Hao naturally wouldn't refuse the village chief's invitation. First, he could enter the village chief's house and see Zhou Fuquan's attitude towards him and Xia Lin. Besides, there were three female teachers, especially Teacher Zeng, hehe...

Chen Fang was helpless about the village chief inviting Ding Hao to dinner. Although she was infinitely resentful, she couldn't show it in front of others. She couldn't possibly run to the village chief and say, "Ding Hao is my man, he's staying with me tonight!" The villagers thought it was normal. After all, Ding Hao had helped resolve a conflict for the village.

Following Zhou Fuquan to his house, Xia Lin and the three teachers had just arrived. Xia Lin looked very reluctant, clearly only coming because her parents and Teacher Zeng insisted. Fortunately, Ding Hao was there, which made her feel more at ease. Teacher Zeng's smile towards Ding Hao was much friendlier than in the cave, and his brave actions had definitely earned him points in her eyes.

"Teachers, we don't have much culture here. Let Ding Hao and Xia Lin keep you company while I prepare dinner!"

Despite her hundred objections, Xia Lin couldn't argue since the visit was arranged by her father and the village chief. Moreover, Teacher Zeng seemed very interested in Ding Hao and insisted on talking to her...

"Ding Hao, let me introduce you to these two teachers..." Teacher Zeng smiled at Ding Hao, saying something obvious.

"Hello, I'm Jin Mei..."

"Hello, I'm Su Zhi, we share the same surname."

"Hello, teachers, hello..."

Ding Hao observed the three teachers while warmly greeting them. Since the village chief had specifically invited him to keep the guests company, he couldn't neglect them. Besides, the three teachers were all quite attractive. Jin Mei, the tallest and slimmest, was at least 1.7 meters tall and wore a pair of floral glasses. If he met her in the city, he wouldn't have thought she liked hiking and adventure.

The teacher with the same surname as him was a bit plump but had great skin and a good appearance, definitely a beauty in the plump category. The three female teachers each had their own charm, not as innocent as Xia Lin or as flirtatious as Chen Fang. They were very intellectual and beautiful!

"Ding Hao, why did you suddenly show up today? Aren't you afraid the police will catch you?" Although Xia Lin didn't see Ding Hao at the second house, she was almost certain he had filled the cave. She thought he would stay there until school started, but he impulsively came out.

"Oh, I was hiding nearby and came back when I heard the commotion. The police catch bad guys, and I'm a good guy! What do you think, Teacher Zeng?"

"Um, um..." Teacher Zeng was in a difficult position. Ding Hao was certainly a good guy for his bravery, but how could a good guy be found naked in a cave, pretending to be dead?

Thus, Ding Hao became the star of the night! Ding Hao was a handsome young man, harmless in the eyes of the three female teachers. They had seen his skills and bravery, so they naturally treated him well. Dinner ended in a joyful atmosphere.

"Teachers, why don't you stay a few more days? It's not easy to come here. You can visit the tea plantation and the hydropower station." Ding Hao said casually, but Zhou Fuquan took it seriously and quickly agreed.

"Yes, yes, Ding Hao is right. Don't underestimate our place. We have a large tea plantation on the other side of the mountain, and the Dajiang Hydropower Station is to the south. Don't rush to leave; let Xia Lin show you around." These three teachers were beautiful city women in Zhou Fuquan's eyes.

"Yes, Teacher Zeng, Teacher Jin, Teacher Lin, please stay." Among the three who invited them to stay, Xia Lin and Ding Hao were genuinely polite.

Teacher Zeng was intrigued by Ding Hao's introduction. They used electricity every day but had never seen a power station. They often drank tea but had never seen how it was picked or processed.

Teacher Zeng looked at the other two. None of them were from Yun Gang, and they didn't have boyfriends, so staying a few more days during the summer break was no big deal. Thus, Zhou Fuquan decided to keep them. However, they would still sleep at the school at night and come back in the morning.

Ding Hao successfully completed his task of entertaining the guests. The female teachers, under less pressure, made him drink quite a bit. Worried that Chen Fang would be upset, he found an opportunity to slip back home and planned to call her to comfort her. But just as he got home, took off his coat, and lay down on the bed, someone knocked on the door. Thinking it was Chen Fang, he quickly got up to open it.

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