Chapter 9: Take The Dirty Money And Get Lost!

Raising her left hand, which held a knife, she calmly approached Wang Xianghe, smiling as she swung her right hand. A loud slap landed perfectly on the woman’s chubby cheek.

Mmm…

A fat person’s cheek feels so good.

No pain, only pure satisfaction in my palm.

“You little bitch, how dare you hit my mother!”

Wang Xianghe hadn’t expected the usually meek Ruan Xiaotang to be so bold as to slap her.

The unexpected slap made her see stars, her head buzzing.

Damn, she’s strong!

Dazed, Wang Xianghe barely registered Wang Qiang rushing to his mother’s defense.

A heart-wrenching scream finally drew her attention.

Looking down, she saw Wang Qiang on the ground, clutching his head and groaning in pain.

What the hell just happened in the blink of an eye?

As she looked up to question, Ruan Xiaotang delivered a high kick, landing squarely on Wang Qiang’s back.

Since civilization can’t restrain your evil deeds, then only force will solve these bastards.

She pressed down hard, inching her foot along his spine.

Holding the knife in her left hand, she casually ran her thumb and forefinger along the sharp blade.

She looked like a ruthless executioner, terrifying.

Slowly, she asked, “Tell me, how did I become a slut, with whom, and where?”

Ruan Xiaotang calmly blew away the dust from the blade.

Her expression was like that of a female psychopath about to unleash carnage, interrogating her disobedient underling.

Under the intense pressure, Wang Xianghe felt a strange chill run down her spine.

The girl’s intimidating aura subsided slightly as she observed the transformed girl.

The old Ruan Xiaotang spoke like a mosquito, weak and listless.

Today, her voice was eight octaves higher and full of commanding presence. It was as if disobedience would lead to an immediate, fatal fall from a cliff.

Ruan Xiaohai, lying on the ground in the same position, clapped inwardly at his sister’s domineering display.

He glared at the mother and son, ignoring the pain in his body, and stood up to his mother’s side.

Liu Guifang’s eyes were filled with terrified tears.

She was trembling from the scene. Just as she was about to bravely intervene in Ruan Xiaotang’s reckless behavior, Ruan Xiaohai held her back firmly.

“Even a rabbit bites when cornered, let alone a living human being.”

The swift kick to the groin and shoulder throw had been exhilarating to watch.

He was incredibly pleased.

Surprised, he wondered when his sister had learned martial arts. Could it have been from that martial arts book she brought back from town?

He had disliked them for a long time. “Good job, sis!”

The onlookers all gave Ruan Xiaotang a thumbs-up for her feat.

The masses have discerning eyes, indeed.

“I’m asking you a question, are you deaf?”

Slap!

Another loud slap.

Her already chubby face was even more swollen.

Following the principle of “a wise man yields to the circumstances,” Wang Xianghe swallowed her anger, planning to settle the score later.

She would make them pay.

With a flexible attitude, Wang Xianghe immediately plastered a conciliatory smile on her face.

“Look at my big mouth, always gossiping. Ruan Xiaotang is smart, capable, and sensible. My son is not worthy of her.”

“You know your son’s dung is not worthy of my flower. That’s good. Here’s the 20 yuan betrothal gift, I’m returning it. But remember, your son broke off the engagement first; I’m the victim. Since we’re breaking up, from now on, the Ruan and Wang families will go their separate ways and pursue their own futures.”

Ruan Xiaotang deliberately raised her voice so the neighbors could witness this.

In rural areas, engagements were usually witnessed by respected elders or matchmakers. The agreements were verbal, not written.

If the man broke off the engagement, the woman had the right to keep or partially return the betrothal gift. Conversely, if the woman broke it off, the man could demand the full return.

Ruan Xiaotang had anticipated this.

She knew the Wang family’s nature better than anyone.

By making things clear in front of the villagers, she prevented future trouble from the Wangs.

Everyone present was a witness to the broken engagement.

Even if the Wangs caused trouble later, she wouldn’t be afraid.

Many mouths could overwhelm them.

The Wang family was tyrannical in this village.

But outside this village, who would care about them?

Ruining their reputation would spread like wildfire, especially considering the Wangs had three unmarried adult sons.

With a bad family reputation, no family would marry their daughters into such a family.

If they didn’t want to become extinct, they should stop acting up.

Ruan Xiaotang calmly took out a white cloth from her pocket, which wrapped a rectangular hard object.

A stack of crumpled and dirty paper money of one, two, and fifty cents was spread out before his eyes.

She held it high for everyone to see.

This was real money.

It was fortunate that there were no counterfeit banknotes in those days.

“Take it, you and you, get out of my yard.”

As Ruan Xiaotang took a step, Wang Qiang, his face red, struggled to his feet.

His blood boiled with humiliation. He was about to shout insults when—

“You’re having an affair with the village chief’s daughter-in-law. I wonder if the village chief’s family has the same tolerance as me.”

Ruan Xiaotang’s gaze was unwavering, meeting the oncoming fist.

She wasn’t relying on kindness, but on their fear of confrontation.

A strong wind swept past her ears, lifting a few strands of hair.

“Next time you mess with me, use your brain.”

Ruan Xiaotang’s knife pressed against Wang Qiang’s neck, right on the artery. A slight pressure would cause a burst of blood.

This terrifying scene made Wang Xianghe’s legs tremble.

With a greasy smile, she whispered, “We, the Wang family, wholeheartedly cancel the marriage between you and Qiangzi. We swear it!”