Chapter 30: Scumbag

◎ A Series of Actions ◎

Wei Xuan’s words completely confused the two brothers who were still simmering in their anger!

It was Brother Jiang who reacted first and spoke to explain, “Sister-in-law, we didn’t argue, and we certainly didn’t fight. Don’t worry, we were just talking about something else.”

Wei Xuan looked at Jiang Che with a bit of concern. Jiang Che snorted and then sat down, saying, “Go cook, Big Brother will stay for dinner tonight. Make more.”

Fight? Does he think he’s a child? Even his nephew’s age doesn’t get into fights anymore!

“Alright, I understand. You two talk it out,” Wei Xuan said, reassured that they weren’t really fighting. As for why they had gotten so angry, she decided to ask Jiang Che after Big Brother left that evening.

Meanwhile, in the living room, after Wei Xuan left, Big Brother Jiang told Jiang Che, “Don’t tell Mom and Dad what I just said. We don’t need to give the old couple more reasons to worry.”

“I understand,” Jiang Che muttered, kicking the table corner. “Why did you stop me earlier? If you want me to speak up, I should have gone to their Nie family and punched him to vent my anger.”

Big Brother Jiang shook his head in disappointment, pointing at him with his hand. “You’d vent your anger, but have you thought about what our second sister will do in the future? Have you asked her if she still wants to live with the Nie family? She hasn’t said anything to the family, meaning she doesn’t want us to interfere! If you go over there and make a scene, it’ll make things harder for her.”

“So, let that bastard continue bullying our second sister?” Jiang Che then realized how good their third sister’s personality was. If she were in this situation, she would definitely make it public.

Big Brother Jiang was also worried. When he heard from their father to go to their second sister’s house after work, he was only planning to check on her.

But as soon as he reached the door, he overheard Nie Yuande insulting their second sister inside. The words were as nasty as they could get, and even now, he was still gritting his teeth in anger just thinking about it.

Before he could knock, the child started crying inside—probably scared by the fighting. But Nie Yuande didn’t stop, and continued to insult their two nieces, calling them money-grubbers.

Big Brother Jiang almost couldn’t hold back and was about to storm in and punch Nie Yuande, but seeing that the two nieces were there, he eventually clenched his fists, turned around, and walked away.

He was furious, but with no place to vent his anger, he didn’t dare go home, worried that their parents would notice. So, he walked all the way to Jiang Che’s place.

He thought it would be good to talk it out with his brother, but he had forgotten about Jiang Che’s hot temper.

Now, he was genuinely afraid that Jiang Che might lose his temper and run over to their second sister’s house to beat Nie Yuande.

Nie Yuande getting beaten is no injustice.

He was mainly worried that the situation would escalate and become impossible to manage, making their second sister’s position more difficult, and he also feared that if their parents found out, it might cause them serious distress.

After thinking for a moment, Big Brother Jiang said to Jiang Che, “How about this? Tomorrow evening after work, the two of us will go to second sister’s house, get Nie Yuande out, and have a private talk with him. With the support of her family, he won’t dare treat second sister like this again. This way, we help her, and the matter won’t get out of hand and become a joke for others.”

Jiang Che was still reluctant, feeling that it was too easy on that bastard.

But under Big Brother Jiang’s warning gaze, he begrudgingly nodded.

After Big Brother Jiang left that evening, Jiang Che walked to the kitchen feeling uneasy and hugged Wei Xuan from behind at her waist.

Wei Xuan was washing the dishes, and with him hugging her like that, it was particularly inconvenient. Feeling his unhappiness, she didn’t push him away. Instead, she gently asked, “What’s wrong?”

Jiang Che buried his face in Wei Xuan’s back and shook his head. “It’s nothing. I just suddenly feel that having a wife is really nice.”

“Pfft, only now you realize? I’ve already noticed how good you are.”

“Really?” Jiang Che was so happy at this comment that he immediately perked up, as if the earlier moodiness wasn’t even his.

Wei Xuan ignored him, carrying the clean dishes to the cupboard.

Jiang Che snatched the dish out of her hand and said with a smile, “Wife, I’ll do it, I’ll do it. How can I let you do such heavy work?”

Wei Xuan didn’t fight him for it, smiling and shaking her head as she went to do her own thing.

It wasn’t until after they showered and lay in bed that Jiang Che continued pestering Wei Xuan, asking her if he was really that good.

Wei Xuan, unable to escape him, turned to face him and said, “Yes, you’re really great.”

Before Jiang Che could rejoice, Wei Xuan asked, “Now, can you tell me why you’re upset?”

When it came to this, Jiang Che’s mood sank again.

He turned from his side to lie flat on the bed, staring at the ceiling for a long time before he finally told Wei Xuan what Big Brother Jiang had come to discuss with him that evening.

Wei Xuan was speechless for a while after hearing it.

Second Brother Wei usually seemed so calm and quiet, who would have thought he was like this behind the scenes?

If you were to ask Wei Xuan what kind of man she hated the most, it would definitely be the kind of man who would easily hit or scold his wife and children.

If you have the guts, go be tough outside! What kind of man is it to vent your anger on your own wife and kids?

She jumped out of bed excitedly and asked Jiang Che, “So, what did you and Big Brother talk about? Are you going to beat him up?”

Jiang Che’s eyes lit up when he heard his wife say that, “Right? You agree that we should go beat him up to vent some frustration first, but Big Brother stopped me!”

“Why?” Wei Xuan was confused. When something like this happens, shouldn’t the family step in to intimidate him and get justice for Second Sister Jiang?

Jiang Che explained Big Brother’s reasoning, and after hearing it, Wei Xuan fell silent. Big Brother’s point did seem to make sense.

After a while, Wei Xuan suddenly said, “Ah, I’ve thought of a solution. Didn’t Big Brother say that tomorrow he’s going to meet with the jerk… I mean, meet with second brother-in-law to talk privately?”

Jiang Che scoffed, “Why call him second brother-in-law? Calling him by his name is already respectful enough.”

Wei Xuan thought to herself, who would specifically remember the name of their husband’s sister’s husband?

But she didn’t argue with Jiang Che about it, and instead said, “When you two meet him tomorrow, you can just beat him up to vent your anger. Big Brother only said not to make a scene. If you beat him up privately, do you think he’ll go around telling everyone that you hit him?”

“Yeah, that’s a good idea. Without anyone else around, I can beat him up and Big Brother definitely won’t stop me.”

Jiang Che excitedly hugged Wei Xuan and kissed her twice, “My wife is so smart.”

“Then remember to punch him a couple more times tomorrow, just think of it as helping me beat him up. A jerk like him deserves it.”

“Okay, I’ll definitely punch him a few extra times for you.” Jiang Che agreed with a smile.

With his wife’s support, the next day, when Jiang Che and Big Brother Jiang arrived at Second Sister Jiang’s house, their smiles were much more sincere.

Second Sister Jiang opened the door and was surprised to see Big Brother and Little Brother.

“What are you two doing here? Did something happen at home?” Her first reaction was that something happened to their parents, and she became anxious immediately.

“Second Sister, don’t worry, everything’s fine at home. Big Brother and I came today to talk to second brother-in-law about something.” While speaking, he even tiptoed to look inside, “Is second brother-in-law not home yet?”

“No,” Second Sister Jiang, too confused to ask, hurriedly welcomed them in, “What do you need to talk to second brother-in-law about? Come in and sit down, he’ll be back soon.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Nie Yuande came home.

Jiang Che saw him and immediately rushed over to grab him by the neck and drag him out, while still remembering to bid farewell to Second Sister Jiang, “Second Sister, we’re leaving now, we’ll visit you next time.”

Big Brother Jiang didn’t have time to stop them, and before he could say anything, Jiang Che had already dragged Second Brother-in-Law down the stairs. He quickly followed them, unable to say much to Second Sister Jiang.

Confused, Second Sister Jiang watched the three of them walk away, shaking her head before going back inside.

Meanwhile, Big Brother Jiang led the two of them to a dead-end alley, checked around to make sure no one was around, and gave Jiang Che a look, signaling him to release Nie Yuande.

To his surprise, when Jiang Che received the signal, he released his grip, but before Second Brother-in-Law could say anything, Jiang Che punched him straight in the stomach. The punch made Second Brother-in-Law stagger backward several steps before he stopped, groaning in pain, unable to straighten his waist.

Not satisfied with just one punch, Jiang Che kicked him to the ground and then began kicking him hard on the buttocks and thighs, places with more flesh.

Jiang Che was experienced when it came to fighting—he knew exactly where to hit to cause the most pain while making it harder to be noticed. He was a seasoned pro.

The whole process was so quick that by the time Big Brother Jiang realized what had happened, Second Brother-in-Law was already on the ground, covering his head and begging for mercy.

Big Brother Jiang thought, “Since the beating has already happened, two extra hits won’t matter. It’s better to let the little brother vent his anger so we can talk later.” So, he moved to the alley entrance, pretending not to see anything.

After Jiang Che was done, Second Brother-in-Law staggered to his feet, pointing at Jiang Che but unable to say anything.

When Big Brother Jiang heard the commotion had stopped, he slowly walked over.

Only when Second Brother-in-Law saw him did he dare to say what had been bothering him: “Big Brother, are you really just going to watch this brat, Jiang Che, mess with me? I’m his brother-in-law, after all…”

“Ah~” Big Brother Jiang cut him off before he could continue: “Second Sister’s husband, I admit that Jiang Che sometimes gets a little reckless, but he’s never raised his hand to anyone in our family. Today, don’t talk about him hitting you, I even thought about giving you a couple of slaps myself.”

“You… You people from the Jiang family are really going too far!” Second Brother-in-Law fumed.

Ignoring the look of hatred from Second Brother-in-Law, Big Brother Jiang’s gaze turned sharp and intense: “Too far? Second Sister’s husband! No, Nie Yuande, has your Nie family ever bullied our Jiang family? My second sister married you, and while she may not live a life of luxury, she certainly doesn’t deserve to be beaten or scolded by you. It’s just that my second sister has a good temper, but you should know not everyone in our Jiang family is like her. Now, do you still think Jiang Che was wrong to hit you? You owe our Jiang family an explanation, don’t you?”

Second Brother-in-Law was a little shaken by his words. He thought quickly and tried to regain his confidence: “Don’t spout nonsense! I never hit her. At most, I said a couple of harsh words to her.”

“Hmph, so you admit it,” Jiang Che sneered at him, then turned to Big Brother Jiang and said, “Big Brother, this kind of person needs a good beating. Once we scare him, he won’t dare to do this again. What’s the use of talking to him so much?”

Second Brother-in-Law really was scared that Jiang Che might start hitting him again, so he took two steps back, warily eyeing Jiang Che. “If you hit me again, I’ll shout for help!”

Big Brother Jiang quickly stopped him, then turned to Second Brother-in-Law and said, “I don’t know if you’ve actually hit anyone, but it’s a fact that you’ve insulted my second sister. While I’m still willing to reason with you, give me a clear answer now—are you going to fix this problem of yours or not?”

With Jiang Che, the ‘demon king,’ glaring at him, Second Sister Jiang’s husband didn’t dare say he wouldn’t change. He quickly nodded: “I’ll change, I’ll definitely change.”

“Fine. But if I catch you acting like a big shot at home again, it won’t just be two slaps next time. You know my little brother isn’t someone to mess with. If he hits me again, I won’t stop him!”

After finishing his words, the two brothers turned and left, leaving Second Sister Jiang’s husband in the alley, gritting his teeth in pain. He cursed a few times, then limped home.