"So what if Iâm taking revenge? What can you do about it? What, still thinking about calling those two big shots? Donât think I donât knowâtheyâre not even here, and who knows if theyâll ever come back. Do you even know who I am, Er Qiangzi? Youâre an outsider, daring to challenge meâare you tired of living? Iâm not making it hard for you; I just donât like you and donât want you around here. Get out of here quickly, or else Iâll kill you, believe it or not!"
"Youâre being a fascist," Lin Yinghui angrily shouted at Er Qiangzi.
"Fascist or whatever, in this town, Iâm the boss." Er Qiangzi finished speaking and signaled to his buddies to grab their stuff and leave quickly.
"If you want to reopen and get your things back, go to town and pay the fine. Once you pay up, Iâll consider returning these items to you," Brother Yang said, glancing at them.
"Pay a fine? How much is that going to cost?" Liang Hongmei asked as soon as she heard.
Brother Yang gave her a scornful look, completely ignoring her, and turned away with his men.
After Er Qiangzi sent Brother Yang off with a grin, he came back and whispered in Lin Wanâs ear, "If you want to stay, itâs not impossible. If you come to East Forest in town tonight, Iâll bring your stuff tomorrow, and from then on, Iâll have your back in town. Think about it."
"In your dreams."
"Get lost," Er Qiangziâs voice was loud, and Lin Yinghui, standing nearby, heard it clearly. He stormed forward and punched Er Qiangzi in a rage, making him dizzy. Er Qiangzi pointed at Lin Hui for a long time, then called his men back, "Beat him up. Damn it, he dared to hit me. Heâs had it."
"What are you doing? Let go of my brother!"
"You bastards, donât hit my son, donât hit him!"
A group of people rained punches and kicks on Lin Yinghui, then swaggered away.
If his father hadnât told him to hold back, he might have beaten him to death today.
Just a moment ago, the whole family was happily thinking about when to close up and go home for the New Year, and the next moment, the shop was in shambles.
Even so, Lin Wan couldnât afford to feel sad; she quickly took her brother to the town clinic to check on him.
The mother and daughter were not severely injured, mostly just sore all over from the beating.
Her brother was the worst off; after a thorough examination by the doctor, fortunately, it was all just superficial wounds. He got some medicine and was bandaged up.
As soon as the three of them returned home, they found the landlord waiting for them.
"Miss, Iâm taking the house back today. You better find somewhere else to go,"
"Brother, please donât. Weâre only halfway through this month; we still have half a month left," Lin Wan pleaded.
"Look at what youâve done to my homeâstuffâs missing, and now itâs a complete mess. I wonât even ask for compensation, and you still hope for some rent back? Not a chance. Also, you need to clean up before you leave."
"Brother, a person should live in good conscience. Weâve hit hard times, but if anythingâs missing inside, we will pay for it. You canât just take half a monthâs rent from usâyouâre clearly ripping us off." Liang Hongmei had suffered enough over the years and wasnât the type to take things lying down.
"I donât care what you say; thereâs no point. You better leave quickly. Who is Er Qiangzi? The townâs thugâanyone who crosses him never has a happy ending. Iâm not discussing this with you any further. You better pack up," The landlord, perhaps guilty or perhaps feeling sorry, said a few words and then turned his back on them, walking away.
"Little sister, you and Mom rest at home for a bit, Iâll go and bring our stuff back. Once Iâm back, weâll leave here," Lin Yinghui said, knowing they couldnât mess with those people.
"Brother, youâre in this state, why would you still go? The things they took arenât worth much; letâs just leave it be."
"They said we have to pay a fine too," Liang Hongmei remarked.