However, as the weather got colder, Lin Changgeng began to think about setting up some traps on the mountain and finding some wild game to supplement his family's income.
That morning, after telling his siblings about his plans, Lin Changgeng didn't go to town with them. Instead, he took his tools and went up the mountain.
As usual, Lin Cuiying and Lin Tiandong arrived in town early to set up their stall.
Business was good again today, and the brother and sister were very busy.
Time flies, and before we knew it, it was time to pack up and close the stall.
After packing their things, Lin Cuiying and Lin Tiandong prepared to go home.
However, they hadn't gone far out of town when they saw seven or eight people standing in front of them, blocking their way.
Lin Cuiying and Lin Tiandong felt a chill run down their spines. Upon closer inspection, they realized that one of the men was the same thug they had taught a lesson to a few days earlier.
His hand was still slinged with a cloth, clearly indicating that he had not yet fully recovered.
"Hmph, you two, I've finally waited for you!" The man said through gritted teeth, looking at Lin Cuiying and Lin Tiandong.
Lin Cuiying and Lin Tiandong looked at them warily. "What do you want?"
"What do you want?" the man sneered. "You hit me, do you think you can just walk away like that? If you don't give me an explanation today, don't even think about leaving here alive!"
As he spoke, seven or eight people surrounded him, looking like they had ill intentions.
Lin Cuiying and Lin Tiandong clenched their fists tightly, knowing that a battle today was probably inevitable.
"What do you want?" Lin Cuiying asked in a deep voice.
The man sneered, “It’s simple. You two, kneel down, kowtow to me, admit your mistakes, and hand over one hundred taels of silver, and I’ll let you go.”
Lin Cuiying and Lin Tiandong exchanged a glance but neither spoke.
"What? You're not convinced?" the man sneered. "Then don't blame me for being impolite!"
As he spoke, he rushed towards Lin Cuiying and Lin Tiandong.
Lin Cuiying originally wanted Lin Tiandong to run back, but Lin Tiandong did not back down. He followed his sister, raised his fist, and started to fight the people who rushed up.
Lin Cuiying's fists were hard and heavy; one punch sent her opponent screaming in agony.
Although Lin Tiandong was not as strong as Lin Cuiying, he was no slouch when it came to fighting and quickly took down both of them.
Seeing that the siblings were not easy to deal with, the other side also began to take things seriously and took out their weapons.
Seeing the situation becoming increasingly critical, Lin Cuiying and Lin Tiandong fought back desperately.
While dodging the opponent's attacks, Lin Cuiying looked for an opportunity to counterattack.
She suddenly saw an opening and kicked out, hitting the opponent squarely in a vital spot.
The man screamed and collapsed to the ground.
The others looked terrified upon seeing this.
They never expected that this seemingly delicate woman would be so capable.
Lin Tiandong also took the opportunity to knock one person down, and the rest of the men dared not make any further moves.
Taking the opportunity, Lin Cuiying said, "If you dare to cause us any more trouble, don't blame us for being impolite!"
Upon hearing this, those people were so frightened that they retreated repeatedly.
"Let's go!"
Lin Cuiying pulled Lin Tiandong along and strode away from there.
They dared not linger for even a moment, fearing that those people would catch up again.
They didn't breathe a sigh of relief until they got home.
Lin Changgeng and Chen Shi, seeing that they had returned rather late, asked with great concern, "Why are you back so late? Did something happen?"
Not wanting them to worry, Lin Cuiying said, "It's nothing. Business was good today, so we were a little delayed."
Although Lin Changgeng and Chen were somewhat uneasy, they did not say anything more.
Lin Cuiying and Lin Tiandong exchanged a glance, both seeing the worry in each other's eyes.
They knew that this matter was probably not over yet.
Those thugs and hooligans will definitely not let them off so easily.
In the following days, Lin Tiandong was extremely careful when going out and returning home, fearing that he would encounter those thugs again.
Lin Cuiying didn't seem to care. If those people really came to block them again, she would just consider it a chance to stretch her muscles.
However, what Lin Tiandong feared did not happen.
Those thugs and hooligans seemed to have vanished, never to be seen again.
Although it was a bit strange, I didn't think much of it.
Lin Tiandong thought that those people were probably too scared to cause trouble again after being beaten.
Unbeknownst to them, in a courtyard in the prefectural city, a man was sitting on a recliner.
"Master, the matter over there has been taken care of."
The man, with his eyes closed, nodded slightly upon hearing this.
"Okay, that's good."
"that……"
The subordinate's hesitant manner made the man frown slightly in displeasure. "What's wrong? Is there anything else?"
The subordinate quickly said, "Um... Master, why do you do these things without letting her know?"
The man suddenly opened his eyes, staring sharply at his subordinate. "What do you mean? Are you questioning my decision?"
The subordinate was so frightened that he immediately knelt on the ground, saying, "I wouldn't dare. I was just a little curious."
The man said coldly, "Curiosity killed the cat, don't you understand that?"
The subordinate trembled and quickly lowered his head, saying, "I know I was wrong, I will never do it again."
The man looked at him for a while before slowly saying, "I have my reasons for doing things. She doesn't need to know these things; you just need to do as I say."
The subordinate nodded repeatedly, "Yes, I understand."
The man waved his hand, "You can go now."
The subordinates, feeling as if they had been granted a pardon, quickly withdrew.
The man lay back down on the recliner and closed his eyes.
Lin Cuiying's image involuntarily appeared in his mind.
This woman, despite her humble origins, possessed a strong will and an indomitable spirit.
He admired her courage and resilience, and sympathized with her plight.
That's why he secretly sent people to protect her and prevent her from being bullied by those thugs.
However, he didn't want her to know these things.
He knew that if she found out, she might refuse his help or even become wary of him.
This is the outcome he didn't want to see.
Therefore, he preferred to silently protect her rather than let her know the truth.
Lin Cuiying, however, was unaware of all this.
She's busy at home preparing dough for tomorrow's business.
Unbeknownst to her, a man was watching over her and protecting her from afar.
However, Lin Cuiying had a vague feeling that something seemed off lately.
She discovered that all those thugs and hooligans seemed to have vanished all at once.
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