The pain caused Tian Laosan to slide down the curtain and lean against the bed. He could never forget the man in front of him, even if he turned to ashes. He was Manager Gu from the Yangzhou Restaurant.
He clutched his bleeding left shoulder, too painful to speak.
The young woman on the bed straightened her clothes, her hands trembling as she pulled back the curtains. Before her eyes came scarlet eyes, her whole body shrouded in hatred, holding a long knife and pointing it at Tian Laosan under the bed.
Blood flowed down the knife tip onto the floor tiles. The woman screamed in terror and tried to run away barefoot.
However, the next second, Manager Gu swung his long knife and slashed open the woman's neck, silencing her screams of terror.
The young woman's eyes widened, and her body fell straight forward. Blood gushed out like a stream, instantly soaking half of her clothes, but she died with her eyes wide open.
Tian Laosan was so frightened by the sight of Manager Gu that his lips turned white and he lost control of his bladder and bowels. Only then did he realize that the seemingly kind Manager Gu was actually such a terrifying person.
Not knowing what had happened, Tian Laosan had no choice but to kneel down and beg for mercy in order to save his life.
"Manager Gu, spare me! Spare me!"
Looking down at Tian Laosan, who was crying and pleading, Manager Gu felt his anger burn even brighter.
He kicked Tian Laosan hard in the chest, watching him roll to the edge of the bed as the force of the kick propelled him forward. He then approached Tian Laosan step by step.
"Because of your Bai Yucui, I've been ruined, my restaurant destroyed, and I have a deep-seated grudge against you. How can you live with me?"
"I'll send you to meet the King of Hell right now!"
Manager Gu raised his long knife again and slashed at Tian Laosan.
Terrified, he soiled himself with excrement and urine. Ignoring his discomfort, he quickly moved to the side, only to see the long knife, its blade clasped in the palm of his hand, land close to his body on the edge of the bed.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, he quickly knelt down and explained, "Manager Gu, it wasn't me. That dish was taught to me by my niece, Tian Sangui. It's all my fault for trusting her too much, which led to us both falling into her trap."
When Manager Gu heard the name Tian Sangui, his head spun. He glared at Tian Laosan, drew his long sword, and asked:
"Didn't you say that only your Bai Yucui is the most authentic?"
"What, now it's her teaching you? You think it's fun to lie to me?"
"Oh no, no, no, that's not it. I wouldn't dare to deceive Manager Gu..."
In desperation to save his own life, Tian Laosan used Tian Sangui as a shield.
They shifted all the blame and responsibility onto Tian Sangui.
Manager Gu was half-convinced by what Tian Laosan said, but his determination to kill him remained unwavering.
"Hmph, your entire Tian family should be buried with my restaurant; not one of you will escape."
As for Tian Sangui, he wouldn't let her die easily. He would torture her slowly, making her wish she were dead and beg for mercy.
After hearing this, Tian Laosan's heart sank completely; his entire Tian family was about to be wiped out.
Manager Gu had no interest in appreciating Tian Laosan's ashen face; in his eyes, Tian Laosan was already a corpse.
He raised his long sword and aimed it at Tian Laosan's head, intending to end him with one blow this time.
Just as the knife fell, Tian Laosan let out a final, desperate scream.
Just as the blade was about to touch his hair and cleave his skull in the next second, a miracle happened.
Suddenly a sharp sword appeared in front of me; I used my strength to pry open the long knife that had cut my scalp.
Manager Gu was pulled backward a few steps by the force.
Once he regained his balance, he saw that the one blocking his way was Manager Yan, who was dressed in a blue robe!
"you……"
Before Manager Gu could finish speaking, a group of soldiers and a county magistrate in green official robes rushed in through the door.
If Manager Yan's appearance was an accident, then how did the county magistrate end up here, and so timely at that?
However, the next second, he saw a gray figure walk in.
Tian Sangui!
It was her, she was the one who reported it to the authorities!
No, even Steward Jiang didn't know about tonight's events, so how did Tian Sangui find out?
Shopkeeper Gu never imagined that tonight's scene had already played out countless times in Tian Sangui's dreams.
In her dream, Manager Gu chased after her with a knife, which was entirely because he had cleared away all the evidence here.
When the magistrate arrived, he found no evidence and could not arrest him.
This gave Manager Gu the opportunity to hunt down and kill her and her entire family.
With Wang Erwazi's tip-off and the fact that Manager Yan and the magistrate were old friends, the magistrate was invited to Tongfu Restaurant this afternoon.
Just for this moment, let's catch him red-handed!
"You audacious scoundrel! How dare you commit murder here! Guards, seize him and take him back to the county jail for further judgment!"
The magistrate, exuding authority, issued orders to Manager Gu!
Manager Gu was not about to admit defeat.
He wanted to escape through the window when no one was looking.
But Manager Yan beside him was no pushover either.
Her eyes had been secretly on guard against him for some time.
Seeing him make a move, he immediately drew his sword to stop him. Manager Gu was anxious and got entangled with Manager Yan.
Although Manager Gu looks tall, he is also quite strong.
However, compared to the skilled and agile Manager Yan, he was completely unable to withstand his moves.
He was defeated in no time, and Manager Yan twisted his hands behind his back and forced him to kneel on the ground.
Two soldiers immediately stepped forward, took the rope, and tied it around Manager Gu's body, binding his hands tightly.
He was pushed and shoved out of the room by the soldiers.
As she walked up to Tian Sangui, his brown eyes gave her a defiant look, full of provocation.
"Little girl, you're quite something. Heh, once I'm freed from these restraints, I'll fight you to the death. Just you wait and see!"
Tian Sangui watched his departing figure and breathed a sigh of relief.
She and her family are safe.
As for the future...
Tian Sangui knew that there must be someone behind Manager Gu who would come to his rescue.
Moreover, his power is no less than that of a county magistrate, and it will be a matter of several years from now no matter what.
Instead of living in fear, it's more reassuring to become stronger!
At that time, we will no longer be afraid of a mere shopkeeper like Manager Gu.
Manager Gu was taken away, and so was Tian Laosan.
Although she was saved by Manager Yan, the Bai Yucui incident caused a great uproar throughout the town.
Tian Laosan cannot escape responsibility.
Upon learning that he was going to jail, they resorted to their old tricks again.
He repeated what he had said to Manager Gu to the magistrate, thus completely clearing himself of any wrongdoing.
"It's all her fault, Tian Sangui! It was Tian Sangui who gave me the formula. She's the one who's trying to harm me! Your Honor, please see the truth!"
Old Tian hugged the county magistrate's leg and cried out his grievances.
Tian Sangui, who was listening nearby, was furious.
When there's something to gain from this Tian Laosan, he never mentions her once.
Now that the truth has come out, they will usually put all the blame on her.
Alright, it seems he won't shed a tear until he sees the coffin; then we'll grant his wish.
"Your Excellency, Magistrate?"
Tian Sangui looked at the county magistrate beside him, seeking his approval in his words.
"Hmm!" The magistrate stroked his beard and nodded to her.
Just as Tian Laosan was wondering why things hadn't gone as he'd expected.
Tian Sangui crossed his arms, squinted at Tian Laosan's back, and shouted loudly:
"Go to the Liu family!"
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