"Li Widow, stop wasting time. It doesn't matter if that fool is here or if the King of Heaven himself showed up, you still have to pay up!"
"Otherwise, hehe..."
Fei Tou grabbed Li Mei by her collar, a lewd smile on his face.
"Fei Tou, take her away. If she has no money, then she'll have to pay with herself!"
Wang Hai frowned, looking at Li Mei with disdain, and yelled at Fei Tou.
He had initially thought he might get some money back, but now it all seemed to be benefiting Fei Tou.
He suddenly felt like he had wasted all his effort, only to pave the way for someone else.
"We have money, let me go!"
Upon hearing Wang Hai's words, Li Mei struggled even more fiercely!
Outside, the villagers stretched their necks even longer, their eyes wide with anticipation as they peered into the house!
"Li Widow, don't worry, I'll definitely cherish you!"
Fei Tou dragged Li Mei towards the exit. He suddenly leaned in close, licking his lips and leering at her.
Wang Hai followed behind Li Mei, his arms crossed and a playful smirk on his lips, his eyes filled with amusement.
"Let Sister Mei go!"
Just as Fei Tou pulled Li Mei into the yard, Er Zhu's voice suddenly boomed from the main gate.
All eyes snapped towards the entrance.
There stood Er Zhu, his fists clenched, his face expressionless but his eyes burning with icy coldness!
Abruptly, the temperature in the area dropped several degrees, causing some to shiver.
Er Zhu looked at the scene before him, his clenched fists emitting a faint sound!
He had intended to give Sister Mei a surprise, but instead, he witnessed this!
They were practically asking for death!
Infuriated, Er Zhu charged forward with his fists raised.
Before Fei Tou and Wang Hai could react, they felt a sharp pain in their chests and collapsed to the ground.
"Hiss... you brat!"
Fei Tou sat on the ground, gritting his teeth. He wanted to curse Er Zhu in anger, but the intense pain in his backside rendered him speechless!
Wang Hai was in an even worse state, clutching his chest and groaning, wishing he were dead!
This kid's strength had grown again, damn it, he almost beat me to death!
Pfft...
From the crowd, someone couldn't help but burst into laughter. This caused Fei Tou and Wang Hai, still consumed by their pain, to darken their expressions.
What a humiliating experience!
They had been defeated by Er Zhu with a single punch!
"Er Zhu, you damn brat, hurry up and pay! If you don't pay today, I'll chop off your hand!"
Wang Hai, enduring the excruciating pain, sat up and pointed at Er Zhu, roaring.
"That's right! If he has no money, then I'll take the person!"
Fei Tou stood up, his angry roar at Er Zhu followed by another seductive glance at Li Mei.
Er Zhu's fists might be hard, but they couldn't be harder than justice!
As long as he had no money, all debts, old and new, would be settled!
Thinking this, Fei Tou and Wang Hai exchanged a smile, a cold glint flashing in their eyes.
"Take your money and get lost!"
Just as Fei Tou concluded that Er Zhu definitely had no money, Er Zhu glared at them and, with those words, turned and walked back into the house.
Hearing that there would be money, the smiles on their faces vanished instantly, and they stared in disbelief at Er Zhu's retreating back.
This fool was so confident, could it be that he actually had money?
"Damn it, I don't believe it!" Wang Hai muttered, refusing to accept it.
Er Zhu soon reappeared, holding a metal box. All eyes once again fixed on him!
Li Mei, her eyes brimming with tears, looked at Er Zhu's profile, her heart a complex mix of emotions.
Thank goodness, he's back!
Looking at Er Zhu, Li Mei's anxiety and fear vanished instantly!
Only now did she realize that Er Zhu had, without her even noticing, become her pillar of support!
Her sole reliance in this life!
By the time Li Mei reacted, Er Zhu had already opened the metal box and thrown it at Wang Hai.
Wang Hai caught it and stared, his eyes nearly popping out of his head in shock!
It was stacks and stacks of banknotes!
A fool had actually earned three thousand in three days!
Meanwhile, Fei Tou was completely stunned!
He stared blankly at the banknotes, feeling as though he were dreaming!
This fool really could earn three thousand yuan!
This... how was this possible!
Behind them, seeing that Wang Hai and Fei Tou were no longer moving, the villagers cautiously drew closer.
The scene before them startled them even more!
A money box overflowing with cash! Was there any justice in this world?
Li Mei watched the bewildered expressions on everyone's faces, a slight smile gracing her lips, a sense of pride welling up within her!
Fool?
In her eyes, Wang Hai and the others were the fools!
No!
They were worse than fools!
"Get out!"
Just as the villagers were reeling in shock, Er Zhu suddenly pointed to the door and shouted loudly at the crowd.
Instantly, Fei Tou and the others felt like they were caught in a gale, scrambling towards the exit in a panic.
They looked as though if they stayed a second longer, they would lose their lives!
The house, once full of people, finally emptied, and a sense of calm returned.
"Er Zhu!"
Li Mei could no longer hold back. She threw herself into Er Zhu's arms, sobbing uncontrollably.
Anger, grievance, fear, gratitude...
A myriad of emotions intertwined, and Li Mei's tears streamed down her face.
"It's alright, everything's fine now."
Er Zhu felt the softness against his chest, a momentary pause, then composing himself, he gently patted Li Mei's back to comfort her.
Now was not the time for these messy thoughts. Er Zhu, you need to stay strong!
Er Zhu comforted Li Mei while silently cheering himself on in his heart.
He didn't know how long she cried, but when his chest was soaked with her tears, Li Mei finally felt that something was amiss.
"I'm sorry, Er Zhu, I was just too emotional. I..."
Li Mei wiped her tears and instantly pulled away from Er Zhu's embrace. Her face was flushed, and she wanted to explain, but she didn't know how.
"It's okay, Sister Mei. It was my fault. I should have given you the key to the money box."
Seeing Li Mei's embarrassed expression, Er Zhu smiled slightly and quickly picked up the conversation.
"By the way, I bought you a gift today too."
Er Zhu's eyes twinkled as he suddenly remembered the gold necklace.
"What are you buying things for? You always spend money recklessly, you brat!"
Hearing about a gift, Li Mei paused. Although she complained verbally, a hint of anticipation flickered in her eyes.