Chapter 12

Jiang Tiantian turned around, walking toward the crowd outside the door, and spoke loudly, “Today, I ask all of you here to bear witness.”

The gathered crowd instinctively parted, creating a gap for her.

Cha Jiuzhang followed, feeling a headache coming on as he tried to pull her back.

“Don’t be impulsive. You can’t win against her.”

“Just leave this matter to me.”

This girl doesn’t even consider her own petite frame—how can she possibly compete with someone like Ayiduo, who has spent her whole life riding horses, herding livestock, and climbing mountains?

Jiang Tiantian turned back, forcefully pried Cha Jiuzhang’s hand off her arm, and glared at him angrily.

“Leave it to you?”

“You’ve been ‘handling’ it for three years, and this is the result?”

“On the second day of our marriage, a love rival comes knocking at the door? I think you just can’t bear to see that girl heartbroken.”

“Hmph~”

Cha Jiuzhang froze at her words, about to explain, but before he could, Jiang Tiantian had already strode into the center of the open space. She stood tall, hands clasped behind her back, her pride unyielding as she watched Ayiduo slowly approach.

At that moment, Jiang Tiantian’s mind raced with memories of the close-combat techniques she had learned from her coach in her past life. She could only hope that this body wouldn’t let her down.

“Jiuzhang’s wife, you’ve got this! We’re rooting for you, go for it!”

“Sis, stand strong! Show Ayiduo what you’re made of!”

“Yo-ho-ho~”

The onlookers were eager for the show to unfold.

Jiang Tiantian, however, had already calmed down. Though she wasn’t short, there was a significant difference in build between her and Ayi Duo. She was definitely at a disadvantage in strength. If she wanted to win, she would have to rely on strategy.

The two young women locked eyes, and in the next second, they both launched themselves forward.

Ayi Duo grabbed Jiang Tiantian’s waist and yanked her arm, executing a perfect over-the-shoulder throw.

Jiang Tiantian hit the ground but swiftly rolled over, maneuvering herself atop Ayi Duo, using her legs to pin her upper body.

Ayiduo retaliated, grabbing Jiang Tiantian’s leg and executing a side roll to break free.

Jiang Tiantian escaped, flipping backward to create distance and kneeling on one knee.

Ayi Duo also leaped to her feet and charged once more, diving under Jiang Tiantian’s arm, locking her waist, and flipping her over in a suplex maneuver.

Five minutes passed~

Ten minutes passed~

Jiang Tiantian was consistently being overpowered and slammed to the ground.

Cha Jiuzhang had tried several times to intervene, but both women roared at him to stay back, forcing him to retreat.

The onlookers were stunned.

They had assumed Jiang Tiantian’s small frame would mean she wouldn’t last a few rounds before collapsing.

But this girl had a stubborn streak. No matter how many times she was thrown down—no matter how much it hurt—she kept getting back up, circling Ayi Duo, searching for an opportunity to turn the tables, completely disregarding the bruises spreading across her body.

“Jiuzhang’s wife, don’t give up!”

“Keep fighting, sis!”

Even the young men from Soyang Village couldn’t help but cheer and clap for her.

The disdain in Ayi Duo’s eyes slowly faded, replaced by a serious expression. A new emotion flickered in her gaze as she looked at Jiang Tiantian.

Jiang Tiantian panted heavily, struggling to rise once again, kneeling on one knee in frustration.

No, her body was still too weak. Her agility wasn’t enough. She simply wasn’t a match for Ayi Duo.

Suddenly, a voice echoed in her mind.

“Tiantian, the video we uploaded earlier has surpassed one million views, and our follower count just hit 100,000.”

“With 100,000 followers, the system is offering a reward. Do you want it?”

Jiang Tiantian immediately asked, “Xiao Qi, check what rewards are available that I can use right now!”

If she didn’t figure something out soon, she was really going to lose this fight.

Would she really have to leave Tea Village?

She glanced at Cha Jiuzhang, standing at the edge of the crowd, watching her with an intense, unreadable expression. She suddenly felt reluctant to go.

“We have a serum that enhances the physical abilities of an average human. Do you want it?”

“What kinds of serums are available?”

“There are intelligence boosters, body-strengthening serums, skin-enhancing—”

Jiang Tiantian’s eyes lit up. “I’ll take the body-strengthening one! Xiao Qi, give it to me now!”

A moment later, Xiao Qi’s childish voice rang in her head.

“The beginner-level body-strengthening serum has been injected into the host.”

“Your physical strength and agility are now among the best in human standards.”

“Keep pushing forward, and you’ll unlock more system rewards.”

Suddenly, Jiang Tiantian felt her entire body lighten. The sluggish, restrictive sensation was completely gone.

She slowly stood up and stretched her limbs. Power surged through her, filling her with an unprecedented sense of strength and control.

“You’re exhausted. Just give up,” Ayi Duo said.

Jiang Tiantian lifted her head, her face bruised on one side and met Ayi Duo’s gaze. She saw the faint trace of hesitation in her opponent’s eyes.

“I will never give up.”

She turned and glanced at Cha Jiuzhang standing at the edge of the field, then grinned.

“This man is mine.”

“The one who should give up is you.”

With that, she charged straight at Ayi Duo.

Ayi Duo’s heart clenched for a moment, but anger quickly replaced her guilt, and she rushed forward to engage Jiang Tiantian once more.

Cha Jiuzhang clenched his fists, closing his eyes as he suppressed the overwhelming urge to rush in and carry Jiang Tiantian out of the fight. His emotions were a tangled mess.

“Wow~ She’s amazing!”

“Yes! Keep going, that’s it!”

“Pin her down! Go for the chokehold!”

“Hold on, you got this!”

“1, 2, 3, 4…”

Cha Jiuzhang suddenly opened his eyes, shocked by the sight before him.

Ayi Duo was pinned to the ground, and Jiang Tiantian was sitting on her back, her right arm locked tightly around Ayi Duo’s throat while her left arm restrained Ayi Duo’s own. No matter how much Ayi Duo struggled, she couldn’t break free.

“Almost there, keep holding on!”

“8, 9, 10!”

“Oh… Jiuzhang’s wife won!”

“We won!”

Cheers and applause erupted from the crowd.

Jiang Tiantian loosened her grip and released Ayi Duo, instantly feeling the exhaustion wash over her. She rolled off and lay flat on the grass, panting.

Cha Jiuzhang strode forward, looking down at the bruised but grinning girl.

He let out a silent laugh, squatted down, and gently cupped her face, scolding her softly, “Silly girl.”

Lifting her into his arms, he turned to Ayi Duo, who was still lying on the ground.

“Ayi Duo, I hope you’ll keep your word this time. Don’t come looking for me again.”

“I already have a wife.”

Ayicuo stepped forward to help Ayi Duo up, but she was already in tears.

Jiang Tiantian, still hanging onto Cha Jiuzhang’s neck, glanced at Ayi Cuo and sincerely said to Ayi Duo, “Cha Jiuzhang is mine. I hope you learn to cherish the happiness that’s right in front of you.”

Tears streaming down her face, Ayi Duo looked at Cha Jiuzhang one last time before mounting her horse and galloping away.

Cha Jiuzhang turned to Ayi Cuo and said, “Aren’t you going to chase her?”

Ayi Duo hesitated, casting a complicated look at Jiang Tiantian and Cha Jiuzhang before finally mounting his horse and riding after Ayi DDuo.

The young men from Soyang Village also climbed onto their horses, laughing as they bid farewell.

“Jiuzhang, let’s race horses again sometime!”

With that, they galloped away.