Chapter 146 The Ending of the Jiang Family
Meanwhile, the Jiang family of six returned to their cramped little hotel!
"Goodness, thank goodness I ran fast, otherwise I would have been dead!"
"Pah! What use are you, a grown man? If you're so capable, fight them, make some money, and buy some tonics for Ah Wu!"
"Mom, you're biased! If it weren't for my brother causing trouble, how could we have ended up like this? And you're still protecting him!" Jiang Yue was deeply hurt by the series of blows and couldn't help but complain.
Snap!
Another slap on that little face!
"No matter what, A-Wu is still your brother and the only heir of the Jiang family. It's not your place to scold him. Here, A-Wu, have a steamed bun to tide you over!"
Having been in the city for over a week, Jiang Wu had long since run out of rations. Glancing at Jiang Yue, who was covering her face and secretly crying, he sighed, broke off half of a steamed bun, and stuffed it into her hand. “I’m sorry, it’s all my fault. I caused trouble for my family and even spent hundreds of yuan to bail me out. I’ve thought it through. I’ll buy a train ticket to the south. I’m young and strong, and there will always be factories that want me. It’s better than begging for money like a beggar here.”
Liu Dahong slammed his fist on the table in anger, “Shut up! Who are you calling a beggar? I don’t care, you’re the one I raised, you’ve never left my sight, and you’re not allowed to leave!”
The boy's heart was already wild, so he naturally didn't take his mother's words to heart. He secretly exchanged a glance with Jiang Yue and nodded in tacit understanding.
Thump thump thump! Thump thump thump!
"Hey shop owner, what brings you here? I already paid for today's room this morning!"
It's only two cents a day, which is very cheap, but the living conditions are terrible, with rats constantly passing by.
"Sigh, of all people to mess with, you had to provoke this evil god. He's issued a decree in the martial arts world, who would dare to take you in? That would be disrespecting him. It's a small business, please forgive us. Here, I'll refund your room fee and deposit of one dollar and twenty cents. Now get out of here!"
"I'm not leaving! In broad daylight, is there no law anymore!" Jiang Jianshe said, clinging to the bed rail.
"You're going to refuse a toast only to suffer the consequences, huh? Guys, show them out!"
A few minutes later, the six people, along with their luggage, were kicked out of the hotel. They asked several places, but none would take them in. Helpless, they had to sleep in the park, but even the old man guarding the gate and the homeless scavengers were telling them to leave.
Within a few days, the six of them were in dire straits. One morning, Liu Dahong woke up and found that Jiang Wu and Jiang Yue were missing. At first, he didn't think much of it, but later, he accidentally found a letter in his pocket and learned that the two had stolen money and gone to work in the south.
"What a tragedy! They only left us 10 yuan. How could I have given birth to such a heartless daughter?"
"Mom, maybe the idea came from Jiang Wu!"
"Impossible, absolutely impossible! Ah Wu is someone I raised since he was a child, he would never do such a thing!"
"The letter is here, but the money is gone, and the two of them's clothes are missing too. Mom, how can you still not see reality?"
Jiang Nan was so angry that she kept pounding her chest. A few months ago, she had her own room, a promising fiancé, and a low-paying but decent job. But now, her hair was a mess, her clothes were dirty, and she didn't even have a place to live. In a few more days, she was afraid she would really become a beggar.
“Damn it, the elders are unreliable, and the younger ones are all troublemakers. We can ignore Yue’er, but A Wu is the continuation of the Jiang family line, and we must find him. Jianshe, you go south to find them. Da Hong and I will go back to Chestnut Village first.”
"Dad, we only have ten yuan left. After deducting the bus fare, there's no money left, let alone enough to find Ah Wu and Yue'er!"
"What use are you, a grown man, dawdling like this?" Old Master Jiang was so angry that he kept slamming his cane on the ground.
Jiang Nan's eyelids trembled slightly, her small fists clenched tightly, and finally, she mustered her courage and said, "Grandpa, let me go. I raised A-Wu and A-Yue. They will listen to me!"
Grandpa Jiang raised his eyes slightly, looked her over for a moment, took out a cloth bag wrapped in layers from his inner pocket, and under the tense gaze of the others, peeled off the layers one by one, took out five 10-yuan bills, and reluctantly stuffed them into her hand.
Seeing her mother about to snatch it, Jiang Nan quickly reached out and grabbed it, stuffing it into her pocket. "Grandpa, don't worry, I will definitely bring Awu and Ayue back."
After saying that, he quickly packed his bag, bowed to the three of them, and ran off in a flash. He took a bus to the train station, bought the nearest ticket to Nancheng, and met up with the brother and sister at the waiting station.
Yes, the three of them conspired together late last night. Jiang Nan stayed behind temporarily only to test her parents' limits. Now, the group, filled with dreams of making big money, boarded the train to Nancheng, but no one knows what the future holds.
Meanwhile, the three people in the park packed their bags and returned to Chestnut Village. After their repeated pleas, the other party decided to rent the house to them for 50 yuan a year.
Looking at her home, which had long been emptied, Liu Dahong couldn't stop crying. She kept blaming her incompetent husband and her sister-in-law who refused to help!
Yunxia learned about the current situation of the Jiang family in Chestnut Village from Gu Xun.
"Wow, Mr. Gu has a really big budget."
Anyone who dares to provide those people with accommodation or job opportunities is going against them. After this was said, few people risked offending the suppliers to help a bunch of scoundrels.
Yes, ever since the mushroom poisoning incident, Shengxun juice has become incredibly popular. Hotels, restaurants, and other establishments all sell Shengxun brand juice. If a business doesn't have this, it's sure to struggle in the local market.
"Heh heh, it seems only other evil people can put an evil person to the test!"
"Gu Xun, please don't mind him, that's just how Jiang Chao talks!"
"If I were to hold a grudge against him, we would have already fought hundreds of rounds!"
"Fighting? It's not entirely out of the question!"
The clueless boy earned a glare from the girl: "She's trained, you...can you beat her?"
"That's not necessarily true!" The boy raised an eyebrow, his tone as arrogant as could be.
Upon hearing this, Gu Xun stood up and stretched his wrists. "Brother Jiang, how about... we give it a try?"
What to try?
By the time the girl realized what was happening, the two were already locked in a fierce fight. Gu Xun's fighting style was meticulous and methodical, with his punches and kicks landing in fixed positions. Jiang Chao's fighting style was more chaotic, but it was more agile and his attacks were ruthless. Seeing that neither of them was attacking the other's vital points, Yun Xia breathed a sigh of relief, poured herself a cup of tea, and began to savor it with relish.
Twenty minutes later, the two exhausted men collapsed on the ground. Jiang Chao looked up at the blue sky, a slight smile on his lips. He hadn't had such a cathartic release in a long time, and he was in a very good mood.
Gu Xun burst into laughter. Yun Xia took small steps forward, her brows furrowed, and said worriedly, "Young man, get up quickly. I'll take you to the hospital to get checked out. This illness... can't be delayed!"
The boy blinked slightly, paused for a few seconds, and then realized what the girl was saying. He snorted coldly and pulled her to the ground.
"I'm perfectly fine, why go to that hospital?"
Looking at the mud on her clothes, Yun Xia's eyes narrowed slightly. "Hey, you stinky Gu Xun, you've already dirtied my new clothes that I just changed into today. You two get up right now, the ground is cold, and if you catch a cold, I won't be there to help you!"
“Brother Jiang, now, in Yunxia’s heart, I’m on the same level as you, both of us are 'stinky'.”
"Hehe, that's different. I'm sometimes even called Brother Jiang Chao!"
Although this title is definitely not a good thing, it doesn't stop her from using it to prove herself. Seeing the boy's displeasure, she immediately raised her eyebrows and got up to help the girl brush off the dirt.
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