"I've said enough," Old Man Huang repeated coldly, "Have you all forgotten that the officials are still here?"

"As long as you're happy," Lai Zi smiled brightly. "It's no big deal. If anything happens, just come with us."

Upon hearing this, everyone paused in their actions.

Lai Zi's brutality has left everyone utterly traumatized.

“Lai Zi, esteemed officials,” Old Man Huang said with difficulty, looking at the people on the oxcart, “I apologize to you on behalf of the entire village.”

"Second Brother," Uncle Huang said with a guilty look, "I caused this mess, so I should apologize."

“No need,” Inspector Niu said, glancing at the two Huang brothers. “Although Huangjiakou is a somewhat unpleasant place, there are still a few people who like it. I won’t hold this against them this time, but this will not happen again.”

"Thank you for your magnanimity, sir," Old Man Huang bowed deeply. "In any case, this matter deserves an explanation from all of you officials. Please come to my humble abode, have a few drinks, and rest yourselves."

“No need to rest,” Lai Zi said, glancing at Inspector Niu before speaking. “Second Master, for my aunt’s sake, I won’t make things difficult for you. We won’t take these people with us today, but they must pay the price for their stupidity.”

After Lai Zi finished speaking, he took out a dagger from his waist and cut the ropes one by one. Then, he left without saying a word.

Lai Zi's words were clearly heard by everyone, and their gazes toward Jiang Nuan became even more polite.

Unbeknownst to them, the people they despised and avoided had long since become figures they could only look up to.

"Fifth sister-in-law," Sister-in-law Huang came over, "thank you for your help today. I will remember this favor and visit you another day to express my gratitude."

Her youngest son and daughter were both of marriageable age. If word got out, they wouldn't be able to find good families. Fortunately, Huang Shicheng's family wasn't taken to the county town.

This matter concerns the entire village. No matter how much it causes a stir in Huangjiakou, no one will spread rumors. If we hurry up and find the right person, we can minimize the impact.

“You guys actually believe what that kid says,” Jiang Nuan explained with a smile. “He’s just using me as a scapegoat. In the end, he’s still grateful and doesn’t want the younger brothers and sisters in the village to be implicated.”

Upon hearing this, everyone seemed to be deep in thought, and then remained silent.

"Alright," Old Man Huang said, having his men tie up the Huang clan chief's family. "Disperse, disperse. Go do what you need to do. Don't delay important matters. Listen up, men of the village, come to the ancestral hall tonight."

After saying this, Old Man Huang left with his hands behind his back, following the crowd.

"Mother," Wang Shi whispered beside Jiang Nuan, "How could the clan leader do such a heartless thing?"

She could understand selling her daughter; she knew she'd belong to someone else sooner or later, and compared to that, her own future was definitely more important.

To actively cheat on her son is utterly depraved; she's never even heard of such a thing in her entire life.

"Are you crazy?" Jiang Nuan rolled her eyes and took the opportunity to lecture, "This is what happens when you're stupid and don't even know your own limitations. Huihui, you have to be careful with the boss."

Actually, putting aside his character, Jiang Nuan didn't think Chief Huang was stupid.

There are plenty of men in the world who don't refuse advances, and the two men who were presented were of above-average looks, not as unattractive as Lai Zi described.

His do-or-die approach is highly feasible.

However, they chose the wrong time and the wrong person.

On the day of Lai Zi's engagement, even if some people couldn't contain themselves, they wouldn't show it too obviously. Besides, these people were more or less aware of the grudges and grievances in Huangjiakou.