Chapter 131 Gua Gua Gua Gua Gua Gua. .
"Is Dad's classmate also being deported?"
In a state-owned restaurant in Quanxian County, Xiang Yao was slowly eating a bowl of shredded pork noodles.
The noodles were nestled in the fragrant noodle soup, steaming hot. "It's too hot," she asked casually while blowing on them.
Nie Baichuan had already finished the noodles in a few big mouthfuls when they were served, and was now watching her eat intently.
Xiang Yao was wearing a floral-embroidered jacket today, with a slim-fitting gray sweater tucked inside.
Since Liu Qiaoyun moved in, the patterns on her clothes have gradually increased, and these small floral patterns are also one of her mother's masterpieces.
Wearing thick clothes, it looks round and plump, giving off a very wintery vibe.
At this moment, her delicate white face and nose tip were reddened by the hot steam from the noodle soup, and her lips were as rosy and tender as cherries. In such cold weather, she looked particularly lovely.
Well, in Nie Baichuan's eyes, his wife looked good in whatever she wore and everything she did was pleasing to the eye. Xiang Yao always felt that the filter he had for herself was deeper than the Mariana Trench.
Hearing Xiang Yao's question, Nie Baichuan nodded. "It's pretty much the same thing. Uncle Li and Dad went to high school together. At the time, Uncle Li's father worked in Feng County, so he went to school here too. Later, he and Dad both got admitted to universities in Beijing."
What happened afterwards was pretty much the same; they were all deported at the same time.
However, this Uncle Li studied agriculture and it is said that he is doing well after being repatriated.
Although there is no scientific research environment anymore, I am still quite respected due to my strong professional ability. Except for the period when I just came back, I haven't experienced any bad things since then.
Originally, when Xiang Yao heard Nie Baichuan talking about this person, he immediately planned to visit Quan County the next day.
But she overlooked the fact that Fengxian and Quanxian were both well-known poor counties, and there were no advanced means of transportation such as buses between the two counties.
Between choosing to ride a carriage and riding a bicycle, she decisively chose to ride her man's bicycle.
The round trip time was extended, and there were more things to deal with and prepare. In addition, there was a reason that the couple knew very well...
In short, it took several days to complete the trip.
"You can't finish it, Nie Baichuan." Xiang Yao pushed the bowl of noodles away and looked at Nie Baichuan eagerly.
She has a big appetite, but this bowl of noodles is really too filling. After eating for a long time, the noodles in the bowl not only didn't get smaller, but seemed to get more and more...
Nie Baichuan moved the bowl over quite skillfully, ate the remaining noodles in a few mouthfuls, and drank a few mouthfuls of the noodle soup.
Xiang Yao gave a thumbs up: "With Brother Chuan here, we won't waste any food!"
Of course, if she was alone, she would try her best to finish the meal even if she was full.
After all, I spent money and food coupons! Don't waste it!
Nie Baichuan stood up and said, "Let's go buy some gifts and then go to Uncle Li's house."
Xiang Yao handed him her hand and stood up with his strength: "Let's go."
Quan County is similar to Feng County, both are gray and lack much color. In addition, the weather is cold, so there are not many people walking on the streets.
Xiang Yao and Nie Baichuan found a supply and marketing cooperative and bought some usual gifts such as cakes and sugar. They saw some fresh meat for sale and weighed two pounds of it. Knowing that this uncle liked to smoke, they also bought a red tangerine.
Together with the basket of peanuts and tomatoes that Xiang Yao had prepared in advance, this was already a very generous gift.
A few years ago, Nie Baichuan came here with Old Nie. He has a good memory and still remembers where the Li family lives.
Unlike Old Nie who returned to the countryside in a serious manner and took root there, Old Li Jianye returned to the countryside first, and was later invited by the revolutionary leading group of the local Agriculture and Forestry Bureau to work in the county town.
Of course, due to his background, Li Jianye did not hold any important position, but was more involved in agricultural research in the county. He was one of the most unknown researchers behind the farmers and the land.
Xiang Yao originally thought that they would be able to meet Uncle Li soon, but the young couple did not expect that before they could meet him, they would actually get involved in a dispute.
Not long ago.
Several young men in their early twenties gathered in an alley and cornered another young man.
Each of these people had a cigarette in his mouth, some wore a large army green coat, while others were not afraid of the cold weather and wore loose sweatshirts, but without exception, they all looked quite arrogant.
The other young man was leaning against a wall with faded red quotations printed on it, with a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth. However, facing the "encirclement and suppression" of these people, his expression was surprisingly calm, not at all weak.
"Li Xudong, why aren't you hiding? Weren't you so arrogant the other day?"
The young man standing at the front of the group was holding a rusty iron pipe in one hand and tapping it lightly on the palm of his other hand with a mocking look on his face.
"What did I say last time, buddy? Don't let me block you, or I'll make you pay!"
The young man named Li Xudong curled his lips sideways. Although he was outnumbered, he did not seem to be at a disadvantage in terms of momentum.
He wiped the blood from his lips and said in a relaxed tone, "I think if I haven't done anything wrong, I won't be afraid of ghosts knocking on my door. I haven't done anything serious, so why should I be afraid of you blocking my way?"
The leader snorted and laughed: "How dare you say you've done nothing wrong? Didn't you beat up my brother because you had nothing better to do? Tell me, why are you so mean?"
Li Xudong was too lazy to waste time talking to him: "As for your brother, I feel unlucky if you mention him more. What did he do? Even if he was beaten to death, it was all he deserved. Beat him if you want to, and don't say these nonsense."
The others were filled with anger at his reckless attitude. After hearing the order from the leader, they immediately rushed forward, swung the weapons in their hands, and hit him on the body.
The leader raised the iron pipe in his hand high, cut through the air fiercely, and swung it towards his head.
But Li Xudong was obviously not a pushover. When the iron pipe was swung towards him, he was already prepared to defend himself. While dodging, he even knocked down a young man who attacked him from the side.
Since he was outnumbered and weak, he made full use of all his conditions. Amid the siege of the crowd, he swam left and right like a fish, extremely flexible.
But after all, the other side had more people and more power, and although he managed to fight on equal terms, he soon began to lose strength.
However, his character of not giving up easily made him hold on to his composure and not show any sign of weakness.
"Bang!"
He hit one of them in the nose with his head. After a dull sound, a stream of blood spurted out of the other person's nostrils and sprayed onto the mottled wall.
"Li Xudong, you son of a bitch! I'm going to beat you to death!"
The blood completely aroused the wolf nature of everyone, and the battle became increasingly intense.
"Li Xudong, if you admit defeat today and kowtow to me three times, I will be a good person again and let you go."
"Go and dream your dreams!"
"Li Xudong, don't be so shameless!"
"Bah! Kowtow to you is shameless, I'm just being brave!"
Li Xudong was already at the end of his strength at this moment, but he still did not show any cowardice on his face. He was determined to use any strength he had left on this group of people.
If the other person hits him, he will punch him back without suffering any loss.
At this moment, a man attacked from behind and kicked him in the knee, making him fall to the ground without warning.
His palm pressed on a sharp stone, and a muffled groan escaped from his throat, but fortunately he managed to hold it back.
But the little bit of strength he had left disappeared with this pounce.
The leader took the opportunity to press the iron pipe against his back, laughed, and taunted him, "You're alone, and you think you can beat so many of us? I don't know whether to say you're skilled and brave, or stupid and brainless."
Li Xudong said nothing and tried hard to shake off the iron pipe and get up, but how could this man give him a chance? He raised his foot and kicked him hard, knocking him down again.
"Li Xudong, be quiet! If you move again, I'll kick you to pieces!"
"Haha, if you have the guts, just try it!"
"How dare you, the son of a landlord and rich peasant, be so arrogant?"
"So what if I'm just arrogant?"
It was at this time that Nie Baichuan and Xiang Yao's bicycles passed by.
Originally, neither of them intended to pay attention to the conflict between these gangsters, but a very loud shout of "Li Xudong" burst out from this group of young people, forcing Nie Baichuan to step on the brakes.
Xiang Yao looked over there curiously and saw a young man lying on the ground, while another young man who was stepping on his back was hitting his face with a stick. He couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
Wow! Is this Young and Dangerous?
Seeing Nie Baichuan also looking over there, she asked, "Do you know him?"
Nie Baichuan parked the car and nodded, "Yes, Li Xudong is Uncle Li's youngest son. You sit here and don't move. I'll go take a look."
Xiang Yao: "Yeah, be careful!"
Nie Baichuan responded hurriedly and walked over with big strides.
Li Xudong had already prepared himself to be beaten up, but unexpectedly a tall young man walked towards him from outside the alley.
Although he was facing the entrance of the alley, he was backlit and could not see the other person's facial features clearly. He thought it was the other person's helper, and his mind was racing, thinking about how to get away.
"Who are you? Can't you see what's going on here?"
Unexpectedly, the other group of people didn't know this person either. The young man in the lead spoke very rudely with a cigarette in his mouth.
Li Xudong was pinned to the ground, but he didn't forget to remind the person who had accidentally barged in: "Hey, there's a fight going on here, hurry up and leave, or you'll get beaten up too!"
The leading young man kicked him again: "Are you the only one who is so kind?"
Li Xudong groaned and chuckled, "I'm just worried that you won't be able to tell right from wrong and will just beat up anyone you see."
Nie Baichuan glanced at him and said calmly, "Li Xudong."
Li Xudong looked up: "Yeah?"
The leading young man sneered, "I was wondering how to persuade them to leave. It turns out they're people who know you. Do you think it's fun to play tricks on us like this? Huh?"
Li Xudong ignored him and asked, "Do you know me?"
Nie Baichuan walked over and looked around at the gangsters with a serious face. When he looked at the leader, he couldn't help but frowned slightly, and a hint of disgust appeared in his expression.
This person probably didn't care about hygiene, as they were all filthy. It wasn't the kind of dirt from working in the fields, but the kind of dirt from not washing clothes for so long that the cuffs and collars were shiny...
He is more or less a bit of a germaphobe, otherwise he wouldn't wear a spotless white shirt all year round in the countryside.
But the young man was irritated by his disgusted look, and showed a cruel expression, calling on his brothers to come forward and beat him.
But obviously, these young people mistakenly underestimated Nie Baichuan's strength. Even though they had more people, they couldn't hold out for long and were defeated one after another.
Nie Baichuan walked up to Li Xudong with an expressionless face and looked at the young man in the lead again.
The young man had just seen this man beating up his brothers so hard that they were crying for their parents, and he was frightened by the other person's eyes, and immediately felt a chill on his back.
The fact that he had fallen to this point was also related to his lack of tact. Knowing that he would not be able to save face today, he silently threw away the iron pipe and moved his foot away from Li Xudong's back.
Nie Baichuan retracted his cold gaze and looked down at the young man still lying on the ground. He scoffed, "Why, do you still need me to pull you up?"
Li Xudong chuckled and said, "No, no."
He swiftly got up from the ground, touched the wound, hissed, and patted the dust off his body in annoyance.
Nie Baichuan saw him stand up and walked out without looking back.
Li Xudong glanced at his opponents, grinned, and limped after them.
Xiang Yao was watching this fight as if it were a show. At first, he was a little worried for Nie Baichuan, fearing that he would suffer a loss, but later he became very calm.
With her brother Chuan's strength, beating up these few thugs is just a piece of cake for him!
Thinking back to when I first met Nie Baichuan, he also quickly took care of those other people by himself. In terms of fighting ability, this guy is so terrifying!
Oh, if it wasn’t the wrong timing, she really wanted to yell “Come on” to her brother Chuan.
Xiang Yao was sitting on her bicycle, swinging her legs and smiling. She saw Nie Baichuan and Li Xudong walking out of the alley one after another. Suddenly, she caught a glimpse of a cold light from the corner of her eye and subconsciously looked closely.
However, one of the young men actually rushed towards the two of them with a knife in his hand and a ferocious look in his eyes.
At that moment, Xiang Yao's pupils shrank sharply. Without thinking, he immediately shouted, "Brother Chuan, be careful with the knife!"
The knife was not aimed at Nie Baichuan. The man was obviously irritated by Li Xudong's last provocative smile and took out the knife to teach him a lesson.
But thanks to Xiang Yao's shout, Nie Baichuan reacted instantly. While dodging and turning his head, he judged the movement of the knife, raised his hand, grabbed Li Xudong's arm, and pulled him to the side.
The young man missed and before he could react, the knife in his hand was knocked to the ground with great force.
Everyone seemed to be paused, staring at the knife falling to the ground in astonishment.
Nie Baichuan's icy eyes lingered and passed across everyone's faces.
He stepped on the knife and said in a deep voice, "It's okay if it's just a minor fight, but using a knife, do you want to kill someone?"
The young man in the lead was so angry that his face turned blue. He glared at the brother holding the knife with hatred, then lowered his head and said submissively: "I'm sorry, we didn't mean to use the knife. It was this kid who lost his temper. I'm really sorry."
"Brother Qin, what are you sorry for? It was originally this kid——"
"Shut up!"
Nie Baichuan ignored the apology of the leading young man and looked at Li Xudong.
Li Xudong touched his head, smiled awkwardly, and said, "Brother Chuan, let's go."
When Nie Baichuan was fighting, he had already recognized that this was the son of his father's old friend, whom he had seen before.
Nie Baichuan said "hmm" without making any comment and left first.
Li Xudong looked back at the young man in the lead and said, "Qin, please take better care of your brothers from now on. If the knife really stabbed you today, you'd just be eating peanuts."
The leading young man groaned for a moment and nodded, "Alright, I owe you this."
Li Xudong recalled Nie Baichuan's expression just now, nodded indifferently, said "hmm" briefly, caught up with the tall young man in front, and left.
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