“You still refuse?”
“Forget it! With that cowardly look of yours, I’m not even interested in you!”
Lin Yunchu let out a cold snort and said loudly.
After speaking, she leaned close to Pei Huaiyuan’s ear again. “Someone outside is eavesdropping on us.”
Pei Huaiyuan nodded. “Then let’s get a divorce!”
“I won’t take that medicine anymore! You call me a coward, you’re not interested—then divorce me!”
Lin Yunchu raised her voice in anger. “Heh~ you disgusting man, I’ve been tolerating you all this time and you’re already impatient? What, being a man makes you so great? Back when your family thought I couldn’t give birth, I didn’t see you stand up for me once. I took all those medicines, and you didn’t even say a word of comfort. Now it’s your turn and you’re throwing a tantrum!”
“You dare say that again? I’ll go tell my brothers! My second brother said yesterday’s beating was done by the eldest. Next time, he’ll be the one to come. After he’s done, my third brother will definitely be itching to join in. As long as you can take a beating, go ahead and shout all you want—scream your head off if you dare!”
“You have so many brothers, so what?” Pei Huaiyuan retorted unwillingly.
“Of course! Having brothers means I’ve got backing. You were the one who insisted on marrying me. Now you want to dump me? Not a chance. I’d rather be a widow than get divorced!”
“…”
Pei Huaiyuan fell silent.
“Alright. It seems the people outside are gone,” Lin Yunchu said softly again.
Pei Huaiyuan nodded.
Outside.
After hearing the couple arguing, the old woman bent her back in satisfaction and left.
When she returned to the dispensary where the old doctor worked, she whispered, “Old man, the young couple has been arguing nonstop. They probably won’t leave tonight.”
“If they’re not leaving, then those people will definitely come. Should we make our move tonight?”
A cold, ruthless light flashed in the old doctor’s eyes as he nodded.
“I’ll go prepare.”
“I’ll also go and keep watch.”
The old woman opened the door and walked slowly into the darkness.
Somewhere in Qiujia Bay.
Several men gathered together.
Although the night was dark, the sinister intentions in their eyes were unmistakable.
“They’re a married couple. Hard to deal with. If it were just the woman, it would be much easier!”
“They’re staying at Doctor Qiu’s house right now. He’s not easy to talk to.”
“Yeah, that woman said her husband once killed a wild boar with his bare hands. Even though he was beaten by his brother-in-law, he probably still has strength left. If we get injured or killed, it won’t be worth it.”
“Are you even men? Let me tell you, that woman—big chest, small waist, her chest is like bowls. She must feel amazing to touch. Her man is alone. If we bring more people, how can we not handle him?”
“That’s true. We’re on our turf now. If we don’t act, when will we get another chance? By the way… is that girl really that pretty?”
“Not just pretty—she’s like a fairy.”
“Then what are we waiting for? Let’s just grab her!”
“Who’s there?” someone suddenly asked sharply.
“Me. I went up the mountain to gather herbs today. When I got home, I realized some were missing, so I came back to look for them.”
It was the old woman.
“What are you doing here?” she asked curiously.
“We’re just enjoying the cool air.”
“Oh.” She responded.
“Aunt Qiu, I heard your family is hosting a childless young couple?”
“Yes,” the old woman replied. “A young couple. The man really can’t have children. My old man even arranged for them to sleep in the same room. That man is miserable—he got beaten by his brother-in-law and could barely walk when he arrived. So pitiful.”
“…”
The group was instantly delighted.
If the man could barely walk, wouldn’t it be effortless to take the woman?
“I still need to look for my herbs. If I can’t find them, I’ll head back. It’s late—if any of you find them, please return them to me.”
“People get forgetful when they’re old—always losing things,” she muttered as she walked away.
At that moment, everyone made a decision.
Not only would they carry out the plan—but they would act immediately.
They had never seen a woman with no background walk out of Qiujia Bay unharmed.
Some even thought of something more vicious—kill the man, make both of them disappear, and no one would ever find them.
A group of them headed aggressively toward Old Doctor Qiu’s house.
Seeing them leave, the old woman turned back into a side path and quickly returned as well.
“Woof woof woof…”
As they reached the fork near the house, dogs in the village suddenly began barking wildly.
The group immediately went on alert.
In the distance at the village entrance, they saw dark figures moving.
One… two… three… four…
It seemed like quite a lot.
Could it be someone trying to rescue a woman from their village?
Last time, someone had sneaked in and tried to take a woman away—but was caught. The man who tried to rescue her was beaten and crippled, and was now locked in a cellar.
Were these people from that incident?
“Be careful! They’re not friendly! Take them down first!” the leader signaled.
Deal with these intruders first—then go for the woman.
Inside the room, Pei Huaiyuan immediately became alert upon hearing the village dogs barking.
Lin Yunchu sat up at once.
Based on her past experience living in the countryside, when so many dogs barked in the middle of the night, there was only one reason—
Strangers had entered the village.