Chapter 15 Chapter 15 One versus Six
Forced to this point, Zhao Xianglan no longer dared to argue with Jiang Xi and just wanted to send this evil spirit away quickly.
Zhao Xianglan could only reluctantly take out a dime. Today she was humiliated and beaten, and she still had to pay money. She couldn't help but burst into tears. It was different from her previous fake crying. This time she was really sad.
Zhang Tiezhu remained silent. Zhao Xianglan couldn't help but slap him: "What kind of man did I marry? What kind of man did I marry?"
Jiang Xi received the money, turned around and looked around at the crowd watching the excitement, and said in a calm tone: "Dear uncles and aunts, I am lucky to have you here today so that I can get justice. If you need any help in the future, please feel free to ask for help."
Jiang Xi wanted to vent his anger for Wu Yaqin today, but he couldn't offend everyone. After all, they would still have to live in the village in the future. Jiang Xi thought very clearly that he had to be ruthless to his enemies, but he didn't mind saying a few good words to comrades with whom he could unite.
Everyone felt awkward. She had just been shouting for Zhao Xianglan to eat mucangzi, but now she was so nice to them. Her face-changing skills were really superb, but being praised so highly by Jiang Xi made everyone feel a little proud. Otherwise, they were good people. They could help the weak just for watching the fun. Although this weak person was not that weak, it would still be good for their reputation.
Aunt Li said cheerfully, "It's okay. I love to stand up for the weak. If you have any questions in the future, just tell me."
Jiang Xi nodded in thanks and left with Wu Yaqin.
The onlookers did not disperse immediately, but gathered in groups of three or four to discuss the matter.
"This Jiang Xi is incredible. Even someone as fierce as Zhao Xianglan was subdued by her. Her methods are even more impressive than her mother's. However, Zhao Tiezhu didn't dare to say a word. Who would believe him if he said he wasn't seduced by Wu Yaqin?"
"She's so fierce at such a young age, who would dare to marry her in the future?"
Two women who usually got along well with Zhao Xianglan were discussing head to head when suddenly a voice came from behind.
"Jiang Xi is so polite that he even thanked us. If Zhao Xianglan hadn't been so bullying, she, a little girl, wouldn't have bothered to come to our house to seek justice. You two should stop talking nonsense or you might get into trouble." Aunt Li spat out the melon seed shells in disdain and said to the two women.
The two women's faces turned ugly at that time. They looked at each other and saw fear in each other's eyes.
"His aunt, did you throw stones at Wu Yaqin's land before? What would you do if Jiang Xi found out and took revenge on you?"
The middle-aged woman who was questioned panicked: "What are you talking about? When did I ever throw stones at her field? Don't slander me, be careful of eating the potatoes! Didn't you steal potatoes from her house? Don't think I don't know that you are eating the potatoes."
"Stop talking nonsense. I have to go back to cook. I don't have time to talk nonsense with you."
"I'm busy too."
The two women dispersed in a panic.
Jiang Xi became famous in one battle. After this incident, Zhao Xianglan never dared to bully Wu Yaqin again. Instead, she ran away as fast as she could when she saw Wu Yaqin. As for Jiang Xi, Zhao Xianglan reflexively covered her face when she heard his name because it was so painful.
The few people who used to bully Wu Yaqin have become much more restrained. They only dare to say a few words behind her back, and will shut up immediately when reminded by others, for fear that Jiang Xi will hear about it and come to her house to give them a slap in the face.
Jiang Xi took Wu Yaqin home. Wu Yaqin was in a daze all the way. She was surprised at why Jiang Xi was so powerful, and at the same time she was thinking about Zhao Xianglan's reaction, from being ferocious at the beginning to bowing her head and apologizing in the end.
This is something Wu Yaqin had never imagined. Does she really have to argue for herself to get justice?
Jiang Xi handed the dime to Wu Yaqin: "Mom, this is your wages."
Wu Yaqin held the dime in her hand. It was her self-esteem. Her daughter had helped her get it back today. Wu Yaqin couldn't hold back any more and started to cry.
Wu Yaqin tossed and turned in bed. What happened in the past few days was a subversion for her. It was completely different from her previous ideas. She always used to be tolerant and thought that it would pass if she endured it, but the facts proved that she was wrong.
Today, her daughter took her to seek justice. Wu Yaqin was scared but also excited. She didn't expect that Zhao Xianglan would actually apologize to her and return the money to her.
She was so useless, and she even asked her daughter to stand up for her. It turned out that Jiang Xi was right. Tolerance would only result in more and more bullying. Wu Yaqin seemed to understand something after today. She held the dime tightly, as if she had found her backbone.
Jiang Xi was tired after a day of work. He lay on the bed and silently made a plan in his mind. He was going to sell pickled vegetables, and there were still many things to prepare for tomorrow. After making the plan, Jiang Xi closed his eyes and had a dreamless night.
The sky gradually turned white, and there was still some damp mist in the air. Wu Yaqin had already gotten up to boil water, and Jiang Xi poured the chicken feet he bought yesterday into the basin.
"Xixi, please call your grandma, uncle, and Niu'er over later. We are inviting Comrade Qi to dinner today, so please invite them to join us for dinner as well."
Jiang Xi nodded and was thinking about another thing in her mind. She was going to the county town to sell fermented braised pork, and she needed a cart. She didn't find any merchant selling carts when she went to buy materials that day. Jiang Xi planned to make it herself, so she asked her uncle if he could make one.
Jiang Xi first went to the educated youth site. Because he arrived early, the educated youth had not yet started work. Everyone took advantage of this time to do their own things and wait for breakfast.
The educated youth had a fixed food ration every month. They saved the rations together and took turns cooking. This saved firewood and they didn't have to cook every day.
When Jiang Xi arrived, it was Qi Yu'an's turn to make breakfast. His cooking skills were average, but the best thing was that the food was clean.
At this time, he was holding a knife and cutting the radish into slices, preparing to cook it into radish porridge with the rice left over from yesterday.
Liu Zhiqiang was helping him from the side. Ye Guixiang also wanted to help Qi Yu'an, so she asked tentatively, but was rejected by Qi Yu'an. She was not discouraged and continued to squat on the stove to add firewood.
Jiang Xi walked into the kitchen. Liu Zhiqiang was the first to see Jiang Xi. The firewood in his hand almost fell to the ground. Yesterday, Jiang Xi went to Zhao Xianglan's house again, fighting against six people alone and severely beating Zhao Xianglan. His great feat spread throughout the Changfeng Village. Even though Liu Zhiqiang had seen Jiang Xi's methods, he was still shocked. Jiang Xi was too fierce.
Jiang Xi's expression remained calm: "Comrade Liu, your firewood is about to fall."
Liu Zhiqiang woke up as if from a dream, oh, why was he so cowardly.
Qi Yu'an looked up and saw Jiang Xi with a bright smile: "Comrade Jiang, you're here."
Jiang Xi nodded at him: "Hello, Comrade Qi, I didn't expect you can cook."
Qi Yu'an picked up a piece of radish and shook it at Jiang Xi: "It looks good, but it doesn't taste good. But it's still okay to fool people."
Qi Yu'an was very frank, and Jiang Xi laughed. Comrade Qi was quite humorous, no wonder he was so popular.
The familiar conversation between the two made Ye Guixiang's face gloomy. She squatted beside the stove, observing Jiang Xi's every move calmly, listening to the conversation between the two, her eyes full of resentment. This bitch, why is she here again, and when did she become so familiar with Comrade Qi.
"Comrade Qi, my mother asked me to invite you to my house for dinner this afternoon to thank you for your help during this period."
Qi Yu'an's hands were wet from cutting radishes, feeling a bit cold. He casually shook them off, his eyes full of smiles, and even his tone of voice was uplifted: "Thank you Comrade Jiang for the invitation. I'm looking forward to it. I will definitely go on time."
Jiang Xi didn't know where Qi Yu'an's sudden excitement came from. Since her meaning had been conveyed, she waved her hand and said, "You continue to be busy. Remember to come for dinner this afternoon. I'm leaving first."
Qi Yu'an watched Jiang Xi leave until his back disappeared, then continued cutting radishes.
He cut faster and faster, and couldn't help humming a song.
Liu Zhiqiang couldn't help but complain: "You shouldn't be so happy even if I ask you to go to dinner, right?"
Qi Yu'an's eyes were full of smiles, and he nodded at Liu Zhiqiang: "Are I happy? You can actually see that?"
Liu Zhiqiang... I'm not a fool, okay? But if I go there to eat, there will definitely be meat to eat. If it were him, he would be happy too. Why doesn't anyone invite him to dinner?
Ye Guixiang was so angry that her teeth were itching. This bitch came to the educated youth site again and again, and even dared to let Comrade Qi go to her house for dinner. What a little bitch. She added two more pieces of firewood to the stove, and immediately thick black smoke came out of the oil in the pot.
Liu Zhiqiang was so anxious that he kept yelling, "Comrade Ye Guixiang, if you don't know how to light a fire, get out now. I'll help Yu'an light the fire. If you keep going like this, the kitchen will be burned down!"
After Jiang Xi invited Qi Yu'an, he went directly to the Wu family.
Wu Youli did not go to the county to find work today, but helped chop firewood at home.
Chen Xiulian was helping Niu'er mend her clothes, while Niu'er was sitting alone in the yard with no one to play with her. Niu'er looked a little aggrieved.
Seeing Jiang Xi coming in, Niu'er stood up suddenly: "Sister, you're here!"
Jiang Xi touched the girl's head and asked, "How are you today? Are you feeling well?"
Niu'er hugged Jiang Xi's waist and leaned her face against her: "I'm much better now. I didn't feel dizzy when I woke up today."
Chen Xiulian saw Jiang Xi stand up from the stool: "Xixi, you are here, let grandma see you."
Chen Xiulian had heard what happened at the village entrance yesterday, and also heard that Jiang Xi took Wu Yaqin to find Zhao Xianglan. Although Jiang Xi did not suffer any loss, she was still a little worried.
Chen Xiulian looked at Jiang Xi carefully: "You are not hurt, right?"
Jiang Xi shook her head: "Grandma, don't worry, I know my limits."
Chen Xiulian gave Jiang Xi a thumbs-up: "My granddaughter is amazing. But don't be so impulsive in the future. Even if you want to come to their house to seek justice, you should bring us with you. You are a little girl. What if those people hurt you without any care?"
Jiang Xi held Chen Xiulian's arm and said coquettishly, "I know, grandma."
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