This rock looks like it weighs 300 pounds, and the upper half is covered with moss, making it slippery. It could easily fall and hit you if you're not careful.
Therefore, Qin Bu was filled with worry. Before he knew it, he stepped on a smooth stone and almost fell into the river.
Seeing him like this, Qiao Yunni couldn't help but laugh.
She grabbed onto the large rock for leverage, and with a strong lift, she raised it steadily.
Qin Bu was stunned, and so were the villagers, who watched this scene in complete disbelief.
"My God, is this real? Qiao Jiani, you are so strong!"
Everyone watched as Qiao Yunni steadily lifted the large rock, walked out of the river, onto the riverbank, and carefully placed the rock down.
"Look everyone, the men of the Qiao family! The stones they're lifting are even bigger!" someone exclaimed.
They saw the men of the Qiao family carrying stones weighing over 300 jin (approximately 150 kg) ashore one by one, then neatly putting them down without changing their expressions or even breaking a sweat.
Such power is truly awe-inspiring, inspiring envy, jealousy, and resentment.
"No wonder the men of the Qiao family could fight wild beasts in the forest, no wonder they could work as镖师 (bodyguards/escorts), no wonder they could earn money by doing manual labor in the county town."
"Their natural strength is a gift from God."
"Look at Xi'er and Zhizhi, those two little girls, they were carried out by carrying baskets and baskets of soil. Good heavens, Old Mrs. Qiao and Old Mr. Qiao really know how to have children."
"That's incredible."
The Qiao family felt a surge of pride as the village praised them.
It wasn't just because they were naturally strong; this morning, when they went out, Lian'er gave each of them a bowl of that miraculously effective water.
Qin Bu scratched his head, feeling a little embarrassed. He wanted to help the other person, but the other person was stronger than him.
But he still told Qiao Yunni, "You are strong, but you have to be careful, hold it steady, and don't slip."
"Don't worry, Brother Qin, you go ahead and get busy." Qiao Yunni urged him to leave.
It's said that widows attract a lot of gossip, and she didn't want to be the subject of any rumors.
Qin Bu paused for a moment, then started walking away. He knew that Qiao Yunni had just returned to her parents' home, and he didn't want to disturb her.
As for the Song family members, they were all crippled by the Qiao family and were unable to get out of bed.
Zhao Lizheng brought several of his men to the door.
"You can refuse to work, but you must pay a fine of three taels of silver, which will be used for the village's public expenses."
"What? Is that even possible? It's not like we didn't want to go into the river. Look at how badly the Qiao family beat us. It's all their fault. If you want a fine, go ask the Qiao family for it!" Old Mrs. Song shouted angrily.
"Hmph, do you think I don't know? The reason your Song family was beaten is because you thought the man was never coming back, so you couldn't wait to rob him and take advantage of his family's legacy. In the end, you were the ones who got robbed."
“Every cause has its effect. You were the cause, and you have brought about your retribution. That is your effect, and you deserve it.”
"Give us three taels of silver, or we'll have to go inside and search."
Zhao Lizheng did not want to take advantage of the situation, but the villagers had many complaints about the Song family not working, and he wanted to give them an explanation.
“Look at our yard and house, they’re all empty. The Qiao family looted everything, including our money. We have no money left,” Chen said through gritted teeth.
"The Qiao family said they emptied your house of all your belongings, but they didn't take a single tael of silver," Zhao Lizheng said with a stern face.
"You really won't hand it over?"
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