The village chief was somewhat displeased after hearing the woman's embellished account.
I've been managing this area for a while now, and there are still people who dare to disrespect me.
As the woman's husband, he felt it necessary to maintain his authority.
The woman secretly gloated, thinking, "You stinking soldier, you'll get what's coming to you."
Of course, to avoid arousing her husband's suspicion, she did not reveal this information.
"Guards! Go and see who dares to be so insolent here!"
When the village chief arrived with his guards, there were still many people in line, including many from merchant caravans.
Seeing this situation, he wasn't stupid, so he ordered the guards to bring over a man who had just finished fetching water for questioning.
After hearing the man's answer, the village chief roughly understood what had happened.
Thankfully, I didn't rush forward rashly, otherwise I would have really been killed by this wretched woman.
Even slightly famous caravans have to shamelessly curry favor with him, let alone this one, who is a heavyweight, a decorated Aurora officer. How could someone of my caliber possibly try to extort money from him?
After slapping his wife twice, the village chief, seeing her swollen cheeks, still felt unsatisfied and wanted to continue hitting her.
This woman is nothing like the widow Ai in the village, who knows what's good for her. Why did I ever marry her?
It is said that one should marry a virtuous wife; the ancients were right!
The woman was stunned for a moment after being slapped twice. Perhaps because the sound of the slaps was too loud, many people secretly looked in their direction.
The surrounding whispers made her want to disappear into the ground, and seeing that this cowardly man still wanted to fight, she also became angry.
If it weren't for his father's help, he wouldn't have the status he has today. Now that his father has passed away and can't be relied on, he's also keeping a mistress outside. For the sake of his son, he would have turned a blind eye before, but now he actually dares to embarrass him in public.
Destroy the world!
When the woman got angry, her sharp fingernails scratched the village chief's face all over.
When the people around saw the village chief and his wife fighting, instead of helping to separate them, they gathered together to watch.
The anxious village chief's guards were now in a dilemma. Not only did their attempts to dissuade the situation have no effect, but they were also attacked by a mixed-gender team.
Not only did he get a claw strike to the face, he also got a punch to the chin.
Ouch, ouch, ouch! The guard touched his chin, his face burning with pain; he was definitely disfigured.
Leaving it unattended is out of the question; they'll definitely have to take the blame later. The guard looked at the scene before him with a headache.
Liu Nian naturally saw this as well. He was somewhat surprised to see the other party approaching so aggressively, only to start fighting amongst themselves before even getting close.
However, there are still many people who need water, so after glancing at it, they didn't pay any more attention. As long as no one comes over, they can just pretend they didn't see it.
He couldn't see anything even if he wanted to. The couple was surrounded by onlookers, and some business-minded people took the opportunity to shout loudly: "Selling melon seeds, benches, and instant noodles in the front row! Buy now while supplies last!"
After rushing around and seeing everyone off, Liu Nian was exhausted and covered in sweat.
By this time, the couple had also finished their work and were done. The woman was covered in bruises, but when she saw Liu Nian get up to leave, she gritted her teeth and limped over with the bucket that hadn't been broken.
Her hair was disheveled and her clothes were in disarray. All the pride in her eyes had vanished, replaced by a hint of pleading and ingratiation.
Before she could even speak, the village chief, sporting two black eyes, walked over with a fawning smile on his face, pulled a handful of crowns from his pocket, and stuffed them into Liu Nian's hand.
This woman is doing this for the family, so she should also take some responsibility!
"I hope you won't hold a grudge against me for my actions." The village chief said, bowing his head. Seeing that his wife was still standing there in a daze, he impatiently pressed his other hand down on her head, forcing her to bow her head as well.
Perhaps considering that he had just bumped her head, his actions, though rough, were not forceful.
Liu Nian remained silent, looking at the two people, a husband and wife who were both extremely close and extremely distant, and finally began to understand the meaning of that sentence.
A ball of water, responding to Liu Nian's call, condensed from the void.
To the astonishment and delight of the two, it landed steadily in the bucket, without spilling a single drop or wasting a single drop.
After doing all this, the couple hurriedly bowed their heads to express their gratitude. This time, their thanks were noticeably more sincere. Liu Nian still didn't speak, but gestured for the village chief to come over, took out a crown, and returned the rest to him.
After finishing, he ignored the two of them and turned to leave.
The village chief saw the woman struggling to lift the water and gestured for her to put it down.
The water was a bit full, and he might spill it if he did it alone. "You take it to that side." Although he spoke gruffly, the woman was not angry at all, and obediently stood on the other side.
The couple each held one side of the bucket, trying their best not to spill water on the ground, and turned to go home.
After walking a distance, Liu Nian turned around and looked at the two figures from behind. For some reason, she suddenly felt a little envious.
The couple's shadows were stretched long by the setting sun. Liu Nian turned around; he still had a mission to complete!
Rushing non-stop towards the mushroom camp, Liu Nian not only completed the mission brilliantly but also captured a large number of Slaanesh cultists' heads. Overjoyed, the commander's merits soared.
...
As time passed, the soldiers of Aurora eventually succeeded in closing the portal of the Slaanesh cultists and gradually eradicated the remaining Slaanesh forces.
Liu Nian made outstanding contributions in this battle. When the commander asked him what reward he wanted, he smiled and made a request.
The commander asked incredulously, "Are you sure?"
"Yes," Liu Nian replied firmly.
In the weeks leading up to the harsh winter, Liu Nian, carrying his letter of appointment, set up camp in that village, along with dozens of soldiers from Zhen Dan.
This village, being a vital transportation hub, was used as an outpost of Zhen Dan. The city lord of E City was delighted to have the help and strong support of the bacteria team, while the villagers were even happier to have that expert overseeing things.
On the day the outpost was established, Liu Nian, as a newly promoted stone guard, was very happy, even though he was the lowest-ranking sergeant. It was a sense of belonging.
However, the peaceful residence was soon disturbed by people who came to offer their congratulations.
Wherever there are people, there is a world of its own. City lords, caravan leaders, mercenary captains, and even the village chief all came to offer their congratulations with various gifts.
Liu Nian was generous, taking out a small portion of the supply cards, and everyone spent a lively day around the stove.
As Liu Nian's reputation grew, many people came to visit him, and even more people came to settle down here because they thought it was a good place.
The village gradually became lively, and as the population increased, it eventually transformed into a town.
This rapid development naturally attracted envious people, but the town was no longer what it used to be, and their corpses were hung on the newly built city wall that very day as a warning to others.
The townspeople's weapons were still dripping with blood, but they remained unmoved, their eyes fixed on one direction with unwavering fervor. A dark figure stood at the very front of the procession, leading his men with unparalleled might.
We are incredibly powerful, the townspeople thought.
In the last week before the onset of winter, a strange girl suddenly appeared in town.
She was travel-worn and asked passersby if anyone was named Liu Nian.
Upon hearing that she was looking for the town mayor, the locals proudly replied, "Then you've come to the right person!"
It must be someone who's fallen on hard times again; it's nothing new!
Liu Nian is gathering people to go hunting. Winter is coming next week, and as the town mayor, he needs to ensure that every household has enough food.
After the update, new seed cards have been released, and hopefully we can grow a wide variety of crops next spring.
"Mayor, someone's looking for you!" someone outside the courtyard shouted.
"Here I am," Liu Nian replied, stepping out the door to look.
"It's you?" Liu Nian was somewhat surprised when she saw who it was.
I haven't seen her for a while, and she's lost a lot of weight.
"I've finally found you! You've been looking for me for so long!" Under the curious gazes of the crowd, the girl threw herself into Liu Nian's arms without hesitation.
This behavior shocked everyone, as it was not unheard of, and in fact, it was even more outrageous.
However, the mayor rejected them all, and everyone privately assumed that he was gay or impotent.
The former village chief's finance officer secretly handed over several secret recipes with special effects, but was kicked out by the town mayor.
In the end, the girl stayed in town and became the mayor's wife, which disappointed the other girls in town.
You should know that the town now has a larger population than E city. If it weren't for the lack of housing, they could be considered a city.
You haven't seen it before, but even the city lord of E City treats the town mayor with utmost respect.
Damn it, an outsider actually snatched it away!
Even with the arrival of winter, men still have to go out to run errands.
The women who were close to the mayor gathered at the mayor's house. When they curiously asked the mayor's wife how the two met, the mayor's wife sweetly pulled out a breastplate and said, "Look, this is our token of love!"
The group of women looked at the leather breastplate in the mayor's wife's hand, which seemed to have some kind of enchantment effect, always emitting a faint glow.
Thanks to the mayor, every household had enough food to get through the winter, and under his leadership, the social standing of the town's men rose dramatically.
If it weren't for the severe housing shortage, they might have been able to create a city!
We are incredibly powerful. With the town mayor around, we fear no one. This is what the men thought as they returned from their business, gathered around the warm kang (a traditional heated brick bed) with their wives and children.
"What are you thinking about?" The collar behind her was pulled up, and then a pair of icy hands reached inside, making Liu Nian shiver.
"You naughty girl, it seems I need to reassert my husbandly authority!" He grabbed the figure behind him, put his arm around her waist, rested his head on her shoulder, and his hands began to wander.
Snowflakes were falling heavily outside the window, and the weather was extremely cold throughout the winter. In this frigid weather, all the monsters fell into hibernation, and the only thing left for the living to fight against was the harsh winter.
However, who can say that next year won't be a bountiful season?
(End of article)
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