"I'll go to the canal and call for people. If Xiaowang Village really tries to bully us because we're few, then don't blame me," Chen Yang said with a cold laugh. He couldn't boast about anything else, but at least the villagers of Shenjia Village would give him, Chen Yang, some face. Not to mention that selling fish brought them money, but he also put in great effort when distributing the wild boar meat; without his help, no one would have gotten any meat. If it came down to a fight, people might not show up, but to add to the numbers and morale, Chen Yang was confident they would be willing to grant him this favor.
"Yangzi, don't be rash. With so many people, what if something unexpected happens? What will happen to this family?" Liu Chunmei panicked when she heard Chen Yang was going to the canal to call for people. Everyone digging the canal had tools with them – pickaxes and shovels. If something serious happened, how could she face her elder daughter? Both palms were flesh and blood; she loved her younger daughter dearly, but she also had to consider her elder daughter. Women are like that; they worry about more things.
"Mom, then we can't just let it go like this." "Rongrong is a grown girl. Who did she offend to deserve being bullied like this?" "We don't pick fights, but if others bully us to our doorstep, we can't just swallow our pride." "Dad and Mom do the laundry, cook, and take care of the children, treating me like a son. I am the man of the Shen family. If anyone bullies my sister, I'll be the first to object."
Chen Yang knew very well that his mother-in-law and wife were also upset and wronged, but they were afraid of trouble. Their younger daughter had already suffered, and if something happened to the man of the family, how would they live?
"What Yangzi said is right. They've bullied our daughter to our doorstep, and the men of the Shen family aren't all dead yet." "If something really happens, at worst, I'll pay with my life. If they bully my daughter, I'll fight them to the death." His father-in-law rushed into the house to find a spear. He dared to stab a wild boar, so why would he be afraid of a few people who believed in ghosts and gods?
Chen Yang didn't bother with his mother-in-law anymore. He ran all the way to the canal to call people, and his uncle Shen Guangfu also went to call relatives within five degrees of kinship in the village. This is how it is in the countryside; if there's a real fight, you have to rely on relatives. These relatives within five degrees of kinship are the roots of a family in the village.
"Old Branch Secretary, my sister was beaten in Xiaowang Village. As a young girl, she was forced to kowtow to the River God, and her head was broken, and her legs were bruised." "I have to ask the villagers to go to Xiaowang Village and beat them. Any man willing to lend me, Chen Yang, a hand, I will remember this favor." "If I, Chen Yang, become capable in the future, I won't forget the villagers."
Chen Yang didn't hide anything. When he arrived at the dam, he spoke to the old branch secretary. In the village now, everyone is still very united, not to mention the many benefits Chen Yang has brought to the village for so long.
"These bastards! Still believing in this damn Dragon King at a time like this. Yang Ge, grab your weapons! If they dare to bully our sister, let's go beat them up!" Zheng Weiguo and Liu Maosheng were the first to step forward. They were unconditionally supportive of Chen Yang.
"Yangzi, you don't need to say so much. In our team, who hasn't benefited from you?" "Not to mention anything else, your little sister is in high school. She might be the first college student in our team, a golden phoenix flying out of this poor place. She'll be our pride in the future." "These superstitious fools even hit students. We can't agree to this! I'll be the first to go." Xiong Damou, a hunter from Xiongjiagang, picked up his hoe. Chen Yang saved his apprentice last time, and he owed him a great debt. If Chen Yang asked for help, he had to lead the way.
"The people of Xiongjiagang will help, and there's no reason for us Shenjiaba folks to just watch." "How much money did we make following Youngster Yang selling fish, and how much pork did we get from hunting wild boar? Everyone knows. If we let others bully our own villagers and stay silent, we're not men. Anyway, this old man can't stand it." Old Master Tu also spoke up. In this Shenjiaba area, he was the elder. His words were basically the village consensus.
"Old Branch Secretary, you don't need to worry about this. If you don't show up, we'll go find people to settle the score." "Those who did the hitting, this matter won't be over until they're beaten back." The other villagers in the team had basically benefited from Chen Yang, and no one would dare to speak against him. With so many people going together, their courage grew.
"Youngster Yang, I know you're capable, but don't make a big fuss. Just teach them a lesson and be done with it." "Later, I'll go to the commune and find Director Liu. If anyone still isn't convinced, we'll go to the county." "Our Shenjia Grand Brigade's rice-flower fish are crucial to the entire county's production income next year. Whoever dares to cause trouble, they must have a bear's heart and leopard's guts." The old branch secretary's face turned cold. Due to his position, it was difficult for him to step forward, but he could reassure everyone. Follow Chen Yang to beat them up with confidence. As long as no lives are lost, if anyone dares to cause trouble later, he will find Commune Director Liu. If Director Liu can't handle it, he will find County Secretary Chen.
"Old Branch Secretary, don't worry, I have a sense of proportion." "It won't escalate to loss of life, but anyone who bullies my sister will not escape." Chen Yang led a group of people, joined by his father-in-law and the relatives brought by his uncle, and they majestically headed towards Xiaowang Village. Xiaowang Village is in another commune, but it's not far from Wanli Commune. It wasn't originally on the way from the village to the county town, but the younger sister took a shortcut along the river and fields to save time. They didn't expect these guys to be performing some kind of river god sacrifice, and that's how they stumbled in. When Chen Yang and his group rushed into Xiaowang Village, these people were still kowtowing.
"I'll kowtow to your mother! Who hit someone? Step forward!" Chen Yang, holding the spear from his father-in-law, directly poked the table with offerings. He didn't believe in these so-called ghosts and gods. If there were really gods in this world, they wouldn't watch everyone live in hardship and need people to beg them to do things. They wouldn't be good gods either.
"What are you doing? You dare to overturn the offerings to the River God? You're looking for death!" Wang Xuehong was furious. Just now, someone had offended the River God, and they had just apologized to the River God. Now, someone had directly overturned the offering table. How could he not be angry?
"You're the leader, right?" "I ask you, who just hit my sister?" Chen Yang grabbed Wang Xuehong, who rushed forward. After digging the canal for a month and practicing the boxing taught by Lei Baoguo every day, he was not afraid of a farmer.
"I hit her, so what?" "You offended the River God, you all deserve to..." Wang Xuehong's eyes were bloodshot, but before he could finish speaking. "Slap." Chen Yang's slap directly shut him up. The people from Xiaowang Village wanted to make a move, but Zheng Weiguo and the others from Shenjia Village surrounded them all.
"You even hit a woman. You've got guts." Chen Yang punched Wang Xuehong directly in the stomach, then kicked him in the leg, forcing him to his knees. "You hit my sister, and I'll make you hit her." "Even if the River God came now, he couldn't save you. I said so!" Chen Yang pressed his head down and slammed him to the ground. "Kowtowing to the River God? Now call the River God to save you."