The young nobleman grinned and said disdainfully, "It's your good fortune that I've taken a liking to you. You're being shameless!"
Lotus instantly flew into a rage and retorted directly, "I don't care if you look down on me! I'm running my business honestly and upright, and you're the one who's shameless for bringing people here to cause trouble and disrupt my business!"
That young nobleman had probably never been insulted like that before, especially by a merchant's daughter whose status was lower than his own, and he was immediately enraged.
She kicked the table next to her, scattering its contents all over the floor. Startled, Youya exclaimed, "Those are the ingredients we just received!"
"So what? In Daling County, what I say goes! Smash it! I want to see what she's got the guts to mess with me!"
The young nobleman stood with his hands on his hips, looking extremely arrogant, and ordered the servants behind him to start smashing things up in the shop.
Lotus clenched her fists in anger and was about to step forward to speak when the young nobleman struck first.
He stepped forward and pulled Lianhua, saying, "If you obediently come with me, even if you don't open this shabby shop, you'll still live a life of luxury..."
Lu Baichuan was watching from the building across the street, wanting to make a move, but He Jiuniang pulled him back and said, "Don't rush, look over there."
She pointed in another direction, and Lu Baichuan looked in the direction she was pointing. A group of teenagers were running in this direction, and they were all familiar faces.
"Let's see how they handle it."
He Jiuniang was also worried that Lianhua would be bullied, but she also hoped that they could grow. They were lucky to have encountered it today, but what if they hadn't?
Lei Zi was leading the way; he ran incredibly fast, his small cloth bag flying through the air as he carried it.
At this moment, he didn't care about his younger brothers and rushed into the shop. He happened to see the young master trying to take Lianhua's hand. Without saying a word, he grabbed the young master's collar, pulled him back, and kicked him in the process.
"Lotus, are you alright?"
He looked at Lotus with a nervous expression, afraid that Lotus would be bullied if he arrived late.
Lotus shook her head: "It's okay, but they smashed up our shop."
"It's good that everyone is alright!"
Lei Zi breathed a sigh of relief and was about to turn around and argue with the young master when he heard Lianhua shout, "Watch out!"
He was pulled by Lotus, and a wooden stick came crashing down on his head.
It was the servant boy next to that young master who did it.
"You dare hit me? You don't want to live! Men, beat him! Beat him to death! Especially this brat, I'm sending him to meet the King of Hell today!"
The young nobleman flew into a rage, feeling utterly humiliated to have been beaten by a mere brat. He ordered his servants to escalate the matter further.
In the past, Lei Zi might have been afraid and had reservations about the young master's status. However, he knew that his third uncle was now an official in the prefectural city, and his family was not exactly commoners. Moreover, this young master had provoked them first. If he didn't dare to fight back, he would be a coward.
When his third aunt was alive, she protected them. Now that she's gone, as the eldest brother in the family, he naturally has to be the first to step forward.
Especially after they were ambushed by the rich man's men on the way, they all started practicing martial arts. In the past six months, they have made some progress. Without saying a word, they snatched a stick from the other party and started fighting with them.
He Jiuniang looked at Lei Zi, who had thrown himself into battle without saying a word, and her eyes flashed with admiration.
"Lei Zi is a good kid. He should be taught a lesson like this when he encounters a beast like that!"
Lu Baichuan watched Lei Zi's moves, which were quite skillful and well-executed, and asked, "When did they start learning martial arts? Did they hire a martial arts master?"
"No, I just practice with my dad every morning."
He Jiuniang wanted to tell him that she had bought those martial arts booklets for them, but before she could even open her mouth, she saw a group of children who had caught up from behind rush in, regardless of age, and they all started fighting as soon as they entered.
Her little dog was running at the back, but its momentum was not weak at all. It even took out its slingshot from its little backpack and fired a burst of shots at the young master's head.
He Jiuniang laughed heartily: "See how clever my son is? He knows he's too short to be of much help, so he's trying a different approach."
"Hmm, smart."
Lu Baichuan smiled and deliberately reminded her, "That's my son too."
He Jiuniang had no time to argue with him now, her eyes glued to the group of children below dealing with those people.
The audience, who had already gathered around, couldn't help but applaud and cheer at the sight.
It's not that they advocate fighting, but they feel that these kids dared to fight against such evil forces, which is commendable.
This young nobleman, in particular, seems somewhat familiar to everyone. He's always been one to bully others, and seeing him get taught a lesson today is truly satisfying.
"Aaaaah! How dare you hit me, young master!"
"We are the lowly people!"
"Help! Help! Someone, come and help me!"
"Stop hitting me! Stop hitting me! My uncle is the county magistrate! Do you guys have a death wish?!"
...
The young nobleman was beaten so badly that he ran away with his head in his hands. The fact that this grown man was actually crying with his mouth wide open made the onlookers laugh at him.
However, some people are still worried about Lei Zi. People who go out to do business must not be from wealthy families, but this guy is actually the magistrate's nephew. He's had his fun now, but who knows how he'll be dealt with afterwards?
When Lianhua heard the young nobleman say that he was the nephew of the county magistrate, she hesitated a little. Although she knew that Gou'er's father had become an official, she did not know exactly what position he held. If his position was not as high as that of the county magistrate, her family would definitely be implicated.
Besides, her uncle and aunt live in the prefectural city, while they live in the county town. Even if they are bullied, they won't be able to find anyone to help them. If she causes trouble for the family because of her impulsive actions, then it will be her fault.
Thinking of this, she quickly stepped forward and tugged at Lei Zi, whispering, "Lei Zi, maybe we should just let it go and not make a big deal out of it."
Lei Zi insisted, "We can't let this go. It's their fault. If we hadn't come, you would have been bullied! Grandma always said that no matter what, family is the most important thing!"
As he spoke, he pulled Lianhua behind him again, then rushed forward and started fighting with the man.
Lianhua was extremely anxious, but had no idea what to do. She didn't want to make a big fuss or cause trouble for her family, but it seemed like she couldn't stop it now.
Lei Zi kept hitting that rich young master, but he wasn't particularly hard-hitting, so he wouldn't actually hurt him. But it was very satisfying to watch.
That young master had no backbone; after only a short while, he begged for mercy and even called Lei Zi "Grandpa."
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