She took the syringe and injected each person one by one until finally everyone had received the injection.

Xiao Li took out a puppet she used before and had it whip them, focusing on their lower bodies, which were completely mangled beyond repair.

Xiao Li only left quietly after beating them until they were crying and screaming and finally all of them were unconscious.

The next day, the top news in Chiayi City reported that the senior members of the Rose Club had collectively used drugs and engaged in a brawl, beating each other's genitals to a pulp, leaving them all castrated.

When the police arrived, they were all completely absorbed in a hallucination, unable to extricate themselves.

This extraordinary story has completely changed people's understanding of drugs. Everyone thinks drugs are too terrible, and people have spontaneously launched another wave of resistance against drugs.

★

Six months later, Zhao Siyuan was released from the drug rehabilitation center. Like Hou Yihua before him, he was emaciated and barely recognizable as a human being. Compared to his former handsome and dashing appearance, he was completely different.

Hou Pinxuan came to pick him up and took him to the Hou family.

This time, Zhao Siyuan did not refuse and directly recognized the Hou family.

Now that Hou Pinxuan is single again, he has nothing to worry about.

Out of consideration for their grandson, Hou's parents tacitly accepted the existence of his mother.

In order for his mother to be included in the Hou family genealogy, Zhao Siyuan even changed his surname. With this, Zhao Liping finally became Hou Pinxuan's wife.

Zhao Siyuan, no, he has now changed his name to Hou Siyuan.

Despite the two elderly people's attempts to persuade him to stay and their arrangements, Hou Siyuan was determined to return to Taoli Village, where his maternal grandparents and uncle's family lived. He wanted to go back and take care of his mother and didn't want to stay here and only cause her heartache.

Hou Pinxuan also supported his son's return to Taoli Village, and he went with him.

Only the two elderly people were left behind, living alone in Chiayi City.

Fortunately, their two grandchildren visit them from time to time; otherwise, the two elderly people would have truly lived out their lives alone.

Hou Siyuan brought Hou Pinxuan home, and as soon as they entered, they were met with insults and accusations from the Zhao family.

"You heartless bastard, how dare you come back? Do you know how much Xiaoping has suffered and how many grievances she has endured for you?"

You heartless bastard, we will never forgive you, get out of here!

Hou Pinxuan knelt down, kowtowing repeatedly, tears streaming down his face, as he explained his experiences and concerns over the years.

"Mom and Dad, I've come here to atone for my sins. I'm sorry to Pingping and to you both. Please give me another chance."

Hou Siyuan remained silent, standing aside and watching. He also felt that this was something his father owed his mother, and he should resolve the matter himself.

Hou Pinxuan glanced at his son and, finding him unmoved, felt a pang of anxiety.

Why didn't her son say a word in her defense? He had his reasons; he was a victim too. He didn't want to marry Xiao Li at all!

Zhao's uncle rushed out and beat Hou Pinxuan to the ground.

Hou Pinxuan was in great distress, but he maintained a very good attitude and kept admitting his mistakes.

That evening, he knelt alone in the courtyard.

Hou Siyuan secretly brought him some water and food, but did not let him into the house.

"Dad, please bear with it a little longer. I'll plead for you after Grandpa, Grandma, and Uncle have calmed down."

Hou Pinxuan could only nod reluctantly and continue kneeling in the courtyard.

It wasn't until the next day that the Zhao family allowed him into the house, and this time everyone learned what had happened over the years.

"Alas, it seems that fate is playing tricks on us."

"Young Hou, from now on we're family. Xiao Ping is now on your Hou family genealogy, so she's considered a member of the Hou family. We won't say anything more."

Hou Pinxuan nodded happily. It was wonderful that the Zhao family could forgive him.

The house where Zhao Liping used to live had long since collapsed. When Hou Pinxuan and Hou Siyuan returned, they rebuilt a house on the original foundation.

By the time the house was finished, the two of them didn't have much money left and relied entirely on Hou Pinxuan's pension and subsidies to make ends meet.

This situation is definitely not sustainable, as the pension and subsidies are limited and not enough to cover the expenses of two people.

My son is growing up, and he'll need to get married sometime, which will cost a considerable amount of money.

Hou Siyuan decided to go to town to find a job. With his skills, he should be able to find a very good job.

However, he did not expect that his story had already spread throughout the town, which was of course done by Xiao Li.

After ruining the original owner's family, how can you just pack up and leave to start your own life again?

Hou Siyuan kept running into obstacles and couldn't find a good job. Finally, his childhood friend Zhao Wenming introduced him to a job driving for a transportation team, and he finally got his first job.

This job is very tough; you often have to travel with the truck for days and nights without getting proper rest. You also face risks such as robbery, theft, and goods being damaged by rain.

However, Hou Siyuan still cherishes this job.

Just as their lives were beginning to improve, misfortune struck them again.

One night, while driving his sports car, Hou Siyuan encountered the legendary road bully on a road called Crocodile Mouth.

"Hey, this road is mine, these trees are mine, if you want to pass, leave your toll!"

A large tree lay across the middle of the road, forcing the truck to stop. Several thugs ran out from the roadside and surrounded the vehicle.

"Everyone in the car, get off immediately."

Hou Siyuan gripped the wrench tightly; this was his livelihood, and he couldn't afford to mess it up.

"Brother Hou, what do we do?"

Driver Xiao Wu asked nervously, somewhat frightened. He was a novice driver, having only been driving this route for a month, and had never encountered such symptoms before.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here. I'll go down and subdue them, then make them move the tree. You can drive over there and wait for me on the road not far ahead."

Xiao Wu gripped the steering wheel shakily, his legs still trembling.

"Okay...okay, brother."

Hou Siyuan took the cigarettes and alcohol from under the car seat, opened the car door and jumped out. "What do you want to do? This truck belongs to the government. If something happens, no one can escape."

He handed over the cigarettes and alcohol in his hand, saying, "These are just for the brothers to have a treat. Why don't you let us through?"

The leader weighed the cigarettes and alcohol his underlings had brought him in his hand. "What can this little bit of stuff do? It's not even enough to fill our teeth."

"They show absolutely no sincerity. In that case, we'll do it ourselves."

What do you want?

Hou Siyuan touched the wrench on his lower back; he didn't want to fight unless absolutely necessary.

The leader let out a strange laugh, "Haha, of course we want them all."

"Brothers, let's go!"

These people don't fight like Scarface did back then. These people have blood on their hands, and they are fierce and ruthless when they fight, no less so than Hou Siyuan.

As the saying goes, even the most ruthless are afraid of those who have no regard for their lives, and Hou Siyuan has fallen again this time.