"careful……"
The gasp caught in her throat, turning into a soft sob.
However, what happened next left Jiang Xiuying speechless.
Xu Kuo moved with lightning speed and struck with the speed of the wind.
Those thugs who seemed fierce and menacing to her were as fragile as paper in front of Xu Kuo, utterly vulnerable.
Xu Kuo's fists, each punch accompanied by a whistling sound, each punch precisely struck the opponent's vital points.
His leg lashed out like a whip, fast, accurate, and ruthless, showing no mercy.
In just a few exchanges, Zhao Ming's henchmen were all lying on the ground, clutching their stomachs and groaning in pain.
They felt as if Xu Kuo's fists and feet were like iron hammers, hitting their bodies and making their bones feel like they were about to fall apart!
Xu Kuo clapped his hands, as if brushing off dust, and then walked step by step toward Zhao Ming.
Zhao Ming was so frightened that his legs went weak, and he collapsed to the ground with a thud, his face ashen and his whole body trembling.
"You... what do you want to do? Let me tell you, my father is Zhao Sihai. If you dare to lay a finger on me, I'll make you regret it!" Zhao Ming threatened, trying to intimidate Xu Kuo with his father's name.
Xu Kuo stared at him coldly, his eyes filled with contempt and anger.
Apologize to my wife.
Xu Kuo spat out a few words through gritted teeth, without the slightest emotion.
The crowd of onlookers stared wide-eyed, their mouths agape as if they could fit a duck egg in them, their eyes bulging as if they had seen a ghost.
Who would have thought that the seemingly frail Xu Kuo was actually a highly skilled martial artist!
Zhao Ming's lackeys usually bully the weak and fear the strong in town because they have a large number of followers.
They really hit a brick wall today; they're all lying on the ground groaning and can't even get up.
"This...this is amazing!"
"This young man's skills are truly impressive; you can't judge a book by its cover!"
A gasp of amazement and a flurry of discussion erupted from the crowd.
Jiang Xiuying only came to her senses at this moment. She quickly walked to Xu Kuo's side, grabbed his arm, and said in a voice filled with anxiety and worry:
"Xu Kuo, let's go, let's not cause any trouble!"
She knew in her heart that Zhao Ming was the kind of person who held grudges and would never let things go after suffering such a great loss today.
Zhao Ming lay on the ground, one hand covering the hand that Xu Kuo had stepped on, wincing in pain, cold sweat pouring down his forehead.
He shouted, blustering but weak-willed, "Apologize? You're dreaming! I'll never apologize!"
Xu Kuo suddenly exerted force with his feet.
"Ah—!" Zhao Ming let out a pig-like scream as a piercing pain shot through his wrist, as if his bones were about to be crushed.
"I apologize... I apologize..." Under the intense pain, Zhao Ming finally gave in.
He gritted his teeth and forced out a few words, "I...I'm sorry..."
The voice was so soft it was like a mosquito's hum, but at least they apologized.
Xu Kuo then released his foot and gave Zhao Ming a cold glance.
Zhao Ming scrambled to his feet and, with a few of his men, ran away in a flash.
His disheveled appearance showed no trace of his earlier arrogance.
"It's all your fault! You had to play the hero! Now look what's happened, you've gotten yourself into trouble again!"
Jiang Xiuying gave Xu Kuo a playful glare, her tone both reproachful and sweet.
Xu Kuo grinned, revealing a set of white teeth:
"Honey, don't worry, with me here, no one will dare to bully you! In that situation just now, if I hadn't stepped in, would I even be a man?"
Jiang Xiuying felt as sweet as if she had been filled with honey, and a warm current surged through her heart.
She couldn't help but hug Xu Kuo's arm tightly, feeling the sense of security emanating from him.
"Come on, honey, let's go home!"
Xu Kuo put his arm around Jiang Xiuya's shoulder and strode home.
Upon returning home, Xu Kuo couldn't wait to tell his mother, Ren Hongmei, the good news.
"Mother, Xiuying's matter has been resolved! The county secretary has agreed to clear Xiuying's name!"
Xu Kuo's eyebrows danced with excitement, his voice brimming with joy.
He then pointed to the large pile of things he had bought:
"Mother, I also bought new clothes for you and Xiuya, as well as lots of food and other necessities. Do you like them?"
Ren Hongmei was so happy she couldn't stop smiling; her eyes narrowed into slits.
"Good, good, good! My son is really capable! Xiuya really married the right person!"
Jiang Xiuying nodded obediently, a blush spreading across her face.
"Mom, I'm going to try on my new clothes!"
Jiang Xiuying ran back to the house in a flash, eager to see what she would look like in her new clothes.
As Xu Kuo watched Jiang Xiuya skip and hop away, a wave of tenderness washed over him.
From now on, he will definitely treat Jiang Xiuya well and make her live a happy life!
A short while later, Jiang Xiuying came out after changing her clothes.
Xu Kuo's eyes widened instantly, as if frozen in place, and he remained motionless.
Jiang Xiuying was wearing a pink dress with delicate peach blossoms embroidered on the hem, which made her even more beautiful and charming.
She was already fair-skinned and delicate, and now she looked like a budding flower, breathtakingly beautiful.
Jiang Xiuying felt a little embarrassed by Xu Kuo's gaze. She lowered her head, her cheeks flushed, and asked in a voice barely audible, "How is it... does it look good?"
Xu Kuo came to his senses, his Adam's apple bobbed, and his voice was a little hoarse:
"It's beautiful...it's so beautiful..."
He could no longer restrain himself. He rushed forward, grabbed Jiang Xiuying by the waist, and strode into the house.
Seeing this, Ren Hongmei smiled knowingly and quietly closed her door.
Jiang Xiuying was startled by Xu Kuo's sudden action. She exclaimed and instinctively hugged Xu Kuo's neck.
Seeing Ren Hongmei's reaction, Jiang Xiuying blushed even more, wishing she could disappear into the ground.
That night was destined to be a sleepless one...
The next day, the sun was high in the sky.
When Xu Kuo woke up, he felt refreshed and full of energy.
He shifted his body slightly, afraid of waking Jiang Xiuying beside him.
Jiang Xiuying was still fast asleep, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, her rosy lips pouting slightly, like a child.
Looking at her peaceful sleeping face, Xu Kuo felt a surge of tenderness in his heart.
He quietly got up, dressed, and went into the yard.
Taking a deep breath, Xu Kuo felt better than ever before. He focused his mind and concentrated on the system interface that appeared before him.
The upgraded system interface remains simple and clear.
The first few items are still various kinds of grains, but we have enough grain at home right now, so we don't need these for the time being.
Xu Kuo's gaze fell on the last column, and his heart was immediately filled with joy.
[Steel Sickle - Price: 200 points]
It's like a pillow being delivered to someone who's just fallen asleep!
With the autumn harvest just around the corner, every household in the village is busy harvesting grain to earn work points.
At this time, a sharp sickle can definitely improve efficiency significantly.
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