"That concludes today's celebration. Everyone can head home now."
Seeing Li Mei's hesitant expression, Er Zhu glanced at the crowd and spoke calmly.
The joyous atmosphere had long been ruined by the arrival of those few people. Staying any longer wouldn't help.
Besides, as long as the farm could operate normally, these superficial matters were unnecessary.
Although the villagers hadn't had their fill, seeing the blood on the ground in the distance, they could only nod in agreement.
Those few people would certainly not give up. If they brought more troublemakers, things wouldn't be so simple!
Thinking of those fierce-looking men, the villagers' faces turned pale, and their footsteps quickened.
"Sister Mei, I'll walk you home."
Er Zhu winked at Uncle Liu, who was not far away, and then helped Li Mei walk towards her home.
His movements were subtle, but Li Mei, with her sharp eyes, noticed them. However, Li Mei also knew that even if she asked now, Er Zhu wouldn't tell her.
Since that was the case, why not...
Li Mei's eyes darted, and she thought of a good idea.
"Uncle Liu, you have to cook for yourself when you get home. Why don't you come to my place for lunch today?"
On the other side, Uncle Liu, who was wondering what to do, was startled when someone called his name.
"Oh, sure."
Seeing Li Mei's cheerful smile, Uncle Liu nodded slightly, but his gaze involuntarily drifted towards Er Zhu. Seeing that Er Zhu was fine, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, Li Mei had spoken; otherwise, he wouldn't have known where to find Er Zhu.
He wouldn't stay here, and he couldn't go home. He couldn't just hide by Li Mei's doorstep under such a scorching sun.
Looking at the sky that seemed to be on fire, Uncle Liu felt a headache coming on.
Er Zhu glanced at Li Mei, then at Uncle Liu behind him, and didn't think much of it.
After all, Li Mei often invited Uncle Liu over for meals, so he was already used to it.
Half an hour later, looking at the rich spread of dishes on the table, Uncle Liu's mouth began to water.
"A'Mei is truly a virtuous woman. It's a shame that beauty is often accompanied by misfortune!"
Uncle Liu sniffed the dishes on the table and sighed again, thinking of the long-deceased Brother Wang.
Li Mei, who was in the kitchen, heard this. She wanted to retort, but for a moment, she didn't know what to say.
Er Zhu curled his lips and said nothing, placing a bite of food into Uncle Liu's bowl.
"Uncle Liu, where did Niu Er Mang learn his martial arts?"
Uncle Liu was about to mention village matters to Er Zhu, but he didn't expect Er Zhu to bring up Niu Er Mang.
Thinking of his stupid relative, Uncle Liu frowned and placed his chopsticks heavily on the table.
"Why bring him up when the atmosphere is so good? He's an idiot!"
Thinking of what Niu Er Mang had done, Uncle Liu wished he could beat him up!
But now, not only Niu Er Mang, but even his cousin had moved away. He had no one to turn to.
"Niu Er Mang suffered such a great loss this time, he won't let it go. To avoid affecting the villagers' prosperity, I want to go find him myself!"
Li Mei, who was carrying the last dish to the door, almost dropped it when she heard this.
Go find Niu Er Mang herself!
Although Er Zhu was skilled, she remembered that Niu Er Mang's master was also a formidable figure!
She heard that he had even won a martial arts championship in the city!
Even though that was thirty years ago, he was still considered a top expert in the city!
Li Mei was about to go in and persuade him when Uncle Liu spoke from inside the room.
"You can't go. Niu Er Mang's master, Zhao Lin, is a famous martial arts expert in the city!"
"This guy started practicing martial arts at four, won the town's martial arts championship at ten, and the city's championship at eighteen!"
"Not only was he skilled, but in his youth, he was also a bodyguard for a wealthy family and was highly valued by his employers!"
*Clink!*
Before Uncle Liu could finish speaking, a crisp sound came from the doorway. Er Zhu turned his head and saw Li Mei rushing in in a panic.
"You're not allowed to go. I command you, as your sister-in-law, not to go seek revenge on Niu Er Mang!"
"Uncle Liu, if you dare tell him where Zhao Lin is now, I'll haunt you even as a ghost!"
As soon as Li Mei entered the room, she grabbed Er Zhu. She urgently warned him, then turned her gaze to Uncle Liu.
He had thought Niu Er Mang's master was strong, but he hadn't expected him to be this strong!
She wouldn't let Er Zhu go to his death, even if it cost her her life!
"A'Mei, you worry too much. I really don't know where Zhao Lin is now."
Uncle Liu was taken aback and chuckled, taking a bite of food.
She wasn't interested in martial arts, so he didn't bother to find out where Zhao Lin was.
Moreover, since Li Mei had spoken so sternly, even if he knew, he wouldn't tell Er Zhu.
"Sister Mei, don't worry. These skills are not enough to hurt me."
Seeing Li Mei's anxious and worried expression, a trace of heartache flashed in Er Zhu's eyes, and he quickly comforted her.
"What are you talking about? That kind of person is considered an ultimate master. Can you defeat him?"
Before Er Zhu could finish, Li Mei interrupted him decisively.
Actually, Li Mei didn't disbelieve Er Zhu; she just couldn't believe it!
It felt like someone saying an ant could trip an elephant. Even a fool wouldn't believe such a thing.
Er Zhu shook his head speechlessly and said nothing more. After a hearty drink with Uncle Liu, he passed out on the kang.
Uncle Liu was also a bit drunk, but he felt too embarrassed to ask Li Mei to escort him home. In the end, he had to stumble back by himself. Although Li Mei was worried, she also thought of Er Zhu, who was dead drunk, and didn't bother with him.
Li Mei was about to clear the table when Er Zhu suddenly reached out and pulled her into his arms.
Although he avoided her chest, it still made Li Mei a little embarrassed.
The smell of alcohol sprayed on Li Mei's neck, causing ripples in her heart. Li Mei wanted to escape, but Er Zhu held her too tightly, and she couldn't break free.
"Sister Mei... I..."
Just as Li Mei was about to remind Er Zhu, he suddenly spoke again, but his voice grew fainter and fainter until it completely disappeared.
Feeling the warmth from Er Zhu, Li Mei felt as if pink bubbles were floating around her!
Her fingertips touched Er Zhu's broad arm, and a hint of sweetness surged into Li Mei's heart.
After an unknown amount of time, Li Mei fell into a deep sleep in Er Zhu's embrace...
In a daze, Er Zhu was woken by the chirping of cicadas in the trees. As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw Li Mei curled up in his arms.
Li Mei was sleeping soundly at the moment. Perhaps because he was holding her too tightly, fine beads of sweat had formed on her forehead.
Her stray hairs, mixed with sweat, clung to her face. Her flushed cheeks, coupled with her slightly parted lips, exuded a fatal allure!