Gu Changzheng grew up in a compound and had been in many fights since childhood. He also worked on the farm for more than a year, so he had developed strength and a good build. Zheng Yang, on the other hand, had been consciously training himself ever since his girlfriend complained that he was weak. Coincidentally, there was an experienced driver in their transport team who had returned from military service, and he had been training with him for more than half a year. So he was not at a disadvantage against Gu Changzheng at all.
The commotion was so loud that Grandma Jiang, Jiang Hui, Jiang Lin, and the Jiang Jianguo family next door all came out after hearing it.
Seeing this scene outside, Old Mrs. Jiang was immediately filled with anger, and Jiang Jianguo's face also turned ugly. Wang Shuhua was happy to see her daughter, but then she was angry: "Ruyi, why didn't you say you were coming back? What happened to you on the ground? Who pushed you? You just got back, and there are already people who can't tolerate you?"
Jiang Ruyu rolled her eyes and directly exposed her hypocrisy: "Just say what you want to say directly. This roundabout and veiled criticism is really boring. I have no interest in watching you two put on this show. Keep your mad dog in check and don't mess with me again, otherwise, Uncle, I won't show any mercy. No matter what, I am still a martyr's family member and orphan. The organization will not ignore me, right?"
Jiang Jianguo's face was extremely ugly. He yelled at Wang Shuhua, who was still trying to speak, "Shut your mouth! If you don't want to live with me anymore, get the hell out of here right now!"
Wang Shuhua was so angry at being humiliated in public that her blood boiled. Jiang Ruyi, however, didn't care: "Are you still my father? Why do you always think of outsiders? I just got back and haven't even stepped inside the house yet, and you treat me like this? Your good niece flirted with my boyfriend as soon as she saw him. Shouldn't I hit her?"
Jiang Ruyu shoved the plate in her hand to Jiang Lin, took off her cumbersome long woolen coat, and, despite the cold weather, was bursting with anger. She rolled up her sleeves and charged at Jiang Ruyi: "You're just a dung beetle in a latrine. You think I'm being nice to you? Even if I were blind, I wouldn't be interested in your boyfriend. If you like to talk nonsense so much, you might as well give up your mouth."
Enraged, Jiang Ruyu was unstoppable, even by Wang Shuhua. She grabbed Jiang Ruyi's hair and slapped her twice. The boots with heels that Zheng Yang had given her came in handy, as she kicked Wang Shuhua hard, who was grabbing her hair. Even though Wang Shuhua had a large clump of hair pulled out by the kick, Jiang Ruyu didn't utter a sound, continuing to slap Jiang Ruyi relentlessly.
At this moment, she remembered the plot of the book that she had almost forgotten. Because of Jiang Ruyi's jealousy, none of the three siblings had a good ending. Now that she knew the ending, how could she let this troublemaker go?
Zheng Yang and Gu Changzheng let go of each other when they saw their partners fighting. When Grandma Jiang looked at her granddaughters fighting again, she felt as if she saw her old man coming to pick her up.
Jiang Hui and Jiang Lin stared at Jiang Kai and Wang Shuhua. As long as they didn't make a move, the two of them wouldn't move either. Coincidentally, Jiang Jun, who hadn't returned for three and a half years, had entered the compound with a smile, but now he couldn't smile anymore. He walked over with difficulty and looked at his younger sister and cousin, who couldn't be pulled apart, then at his father and wet nurse who were about to faint, his mother who wanted to help her daughter, his older brother who was holding his mother back, his two wary cousins, and his sister-in-law who was indifferent to the matter. He roared angrily, "Both of you, stop right now!"
Everyone else looked at the furious Jiang Jun, but Jiang Ruyu and Jiang Ruyi were already enraged and continued fighting as if they hadn't heard anything. Both of them were injured, with Jiang Ruyi in a worse state, her face swollen, while Jiang Ruyu had messy hair, scratches on her face, and was covered in snow.
Jiang Jun ignored the two women and pulled the two men who were trying to break up the fight apart. He looked at the two women lying on the ground, still holding onto each other's hair, and said through gritted teeth, "I said, you two, let go of each other."
Jiang Ruyi broke down and shouted, "I won't let go! Why should I let go? You're all biased! You're my brother, Jiang Jun!"
Jiang Jun slapped Jiang Ruyi on the head, then turned to look at Jiang Ruyu. Jiang Ruyu pursed her lips and said, "She's the one who has a sharp tongue; she deserves to be hit."
Jiang Jun was equally ruthless, slapping Jiang Ruyu on the head as well: "Don't make me say it a third time, you two."
Jiang Ruyu knew that her second brother was a man of his word, so she released her grip on Jiang Ruyi's hair. Jiang Ruyi wanted to retaliate while Jiang Ruyu let go, but Jiang Jun stared at her intently, and her hand unconsciously loosened its grip.
Jiang Ruyu stood up, and Zheng Yang quickly brushed the snow off his girlfriend and put on her coat. Gu Changzheng wasn't so considerate towards Jiang Ruyi. He just helped Jiang Ruyu up without saying a word. He hadn't expected to encounter such a scene when he brought his girlfriend back. That kid was pretty ruthless. He touched his cracked lip.
Wang Shuhua suddenly jumped out: "Jiang Jun, you have to stand up for your mother! Now there's no place for us in this family!"
Jiang Jun looked at his mother with deep disappointment in his eyes. He glanced at the neighbors who were watching the commotion, walked past his mother, and helped his grandmother. The poor old lady almost thought he was going to reunite with his old man.
"You're back, Jun'er. Sigh, come inside, it's so embarrassing."
Jiang Jun didn't say anything as he helped the old lady into the house. Jiang Jianguo followed, and Jiang Kai glanced at his wife before going in as well. Jiang Ruyu, grimacing, was helped back into the house by Zheng Yang: "What bad luck! I was going to bring you some delicious food, but there are mad dogs everywhere."
Zheng Yang patted her shoulder. Jiang Hui and Jiang Lin stared at Wang Shuhua and Jiang Ruyi for a long time before returning to their house. The people in the courtyard dispersed, pointing and whispering.
Gu Changzheng looked a little grim: "Jiang Ruyi, I'm leaving now."
He turned and left without waiting for Jiang Ruyi to speak.
Ignoring her pain, Jiang Ruyi ran after him, saying, "Gu Changzheng, what's wrong with you? You know perfectly well, I told you, that Jiang Ruyu bullied me so much, yet you still stare at her. Do you think she's prettier than me? Don't you love me anymore?"
Gu Changzheng glanced at her face, his lips twitched, and then he looked away. To be honest, he really liked Jiang Ruyi. This girl was beautiful and had an innocent and gentle personality. As for staring at Jiang Ruyu, he had no other thoughts at all. He was simply attracted by Jiang Ruyu's tall stature and extraordinary appearance. However, he did not expect Jiang Ruyi to react so strongly.
"Don't overthink it. My parents are waiting for me at home. I have to go back now. I'll ask you out again when I'm done with work, okay?" After dating for more than half a year, and with someone he genuinely liked, Gu Changzheng patiently coaxed her.
Jiang Ruyi suppressed her inner panic and smiled obediently, but the pain from her swollen face distorted her features. Gu Changzheng glanced at her and quickly turned his head away, otherwise he would doubt whether he liked Jiang Ruyi enough.
Gu Changzheng coaxed Jiang Ruyi for a few words and then hurriedly left. Only after he had gone a distance did he breathe a sigh of relief. However, he felt a complicated feeling about Jiang Ruyi that he couldn't quite explain. He didn't take it seriously and left.
At Jiang Ruyu's home, Old Mrs. Jiang lay on the bed with a pale face, Jiang Jianguo could not straighten his back, Jiang Ruyu sat by the wall leaning against Zheng Yang without saying a word, and Jiang Hui and Jiang Lin also stood behind their sister, obviously to support her.
Grandma Jiang sighed deeply: "Ruyu, tell me, what's it about this time?"
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