Cheng Li's previously less-than-rational mind instantly cleared the moment he saw Lin Xiao Tian.
Fight?
The opponent was someone who could block his full-force attack with one hand.
Don't fight?
He would lose too much face.
Cheng Li hesitated.
At this moment, Xiao Gang and Cheng Ao began to fan the flames again.
"Cheng Li, what's wrong? Why aren't you moving?"
"Whatever you do, don't act impulsively!"
"Fei Fei is a cultured person, she's not like us rough folks. Maybe she wasn't mocking you?"
After these words, Cheng Li, who had been hesitant, became a bit more resolute.
He walked to the side, intending to bypass Lin Xiao Tian and settle the score with Cheng Fei Fei who was behind him.
But since Lin Xiao Tian had stepped forward, he intended to stop him. Cheng Li naively thought that if he went around Lin Xiao Tian, he wouldn't be stopped. In his mind, this was giving him face.
However, he forgot that face had to be earned through strength. When there was a vast difference in strength, if I don't want to give you face, you won't have any.
Lin Xiao Tian extended his left hand and placed it on Cheng Li's shoulder.
In just an instant, Cheng Li felt a strange force pressing down on his shoulder.
Cheng Li stopped.
He was forced to stop!
At this moment, Cheng Fei Fei was less than a meter away, her expression still unyielding. Yet, Cheng Li could do nothing to her.
"There's a rule at the drinking table: conflicts on the drinking table can only be resolved on the drinking table."
"I think you're a smart person and understand some rules, don't you agree?"
Lin Xiao Tian turned his head to look at him, his face devoid of any expression.
In an instant, Cheng Li felt all his anger disappear.
What face?
If he had to confront Lin Xiao Tian now, he would rather lose face and run.
Besides, Lin Xiao Tian had already given him enough face. If he still insisted on making a move against Cheng Fei Fei, Lin Xiao Tian might retaliate.
Now, with the other person's gentle press on his shoulder, he couldn't move.
If they were to fight later, wouldn't he be completely outmatched?
The next moment, Cheng Li nodded.
Lin Xiao Tian smiled slightly and released Cheng Li.
Seeing this, Xiao Gang began to subtly provoke Cheng Li again, trying to get him to attack.
But Cheng Li acted as if he hadn't heard, sheepishly returning to his original position.
"Hey! What's wrong with Cheng Li today?" Xiao Gang whispered to Cheng Ao.
"It's obvious, he's chickened out," Cheng Ao replied.
Xiao Gang was stunned.
"With Lin Xiao Tian's build, Cheng Li would chicken out?"
"You weren't here just now. You don't know that Lin Xiao Tian is actually a skilled fighter. Cheng Li just got the worst of it from him, so of course, he wouldn't dare to resist him now."
"I didn't expect Lin Xiao Tian to have this kind of ability?"
Hearing this, Xiao Gang couldn't help but glance at Lin Xiao Tian again.
He had initially thought Lin Xiao Tian was just a country bumpkin, but he didn't expect him to have such fighting skills. Cheng Li's brute strength was famous throughout the surrounding villages, with almost no opponents.
Fortunately, Lin Xiao Tian was just a farmer. Even if his skills were a bit better, what did that matter? He was still poor!
Cheng Li's matter, like a farce, ended perfunctorily, and soon, the private room returned to its harmonious atmosphere.
And because of Lin Xiao Tian's actions just now, no one dared to mock him anymore.
After all, if even Cheng Li couldn't do anything to Lin Xiao Tian, who could save them if they pushed him too far later?
To make a living in the county town, besides having money, one also needed a strong fist. Now, Lin Xiao Tian had proven the importance of the latter.
"Thank you," Cheng Fei Fei said to Lin Xiao Tian. "If it weren't for you just now, Cheng Li would definitely have gotten rough with me."
"It's nothing. You're Yu Xiang's friend, so you're my friend too. Don't worry, as long as I'm here, no one can touch you," Lin Xiao Tian said with a slight smile.
"It seems Yu Xiang, you've really found a good boyfriend," Cheng Fei Fei looked at Qin Yu Xiang.
Qin Yu Xiang's face turned red, but she didn't refute it at all.
They chatted for a while longer, but no food had been served yet, as Teacher Qin hadn't arrived, and everyone was waiting for her.
"Teacher Qin is so slow! I wonder when she'll arrive?" Cheng Yu became impatient.
"Cheng Kun has gone to pick up Teacher Qin. Maybe they should be meeting by now?"
"I'll call Cheng Kun. He's too slow." Xiao Gang began to show off his status.
The others, at this moment, were also busy, starting to @ Cheng Kun in the group chat.
Upon hearing Cheng Kun's name, Qin Yu Xiang's expression turned unpleasant.
Not long ago, they had had a dispute with Cheng Kun, and she still remembered his rude behavior.
As if sensing Qin Yu Xiang's unease, Lin Xiao Tian gently pulled her hand, signaling for her to relax.
"What's wrong?" Cheng Fei Fei, seeing Qin Yu Xiang's displeased look, asked with concern.
"Nothing," Qin Yu Xiang shook her head.
"Are you nervous because you know Teacher Qin is coming?" Cheng Fei Fei looked at Qin Yu Xiang.
"It's understandable. You haven't seen Teacher Qin in a long time, have you? How long has it been?" Cheng Fei Fei fell into thought.
"Since the sixth grade until now," Qin Yu Xiang replied. "Is Teacher Qin doing well recently?"
"I don't know. This is the first time I'm seeing her too, but other classmates saw her last year. They had a reunion, and it was at this restaurant. According to them, Teacher Qin is doing well, and..."
Cheng Fei Fei paused here.
"And what?" Qin Yu Xiang asked.
"And, I heard from them that Teacher Qin comes from a very good family. It's said that when they saw her last year, Teacher Qin not only drove a BMW but also had a dedicated driver. I really didn't expect Teacher Qin to be so wealthy, yet she went to teach in our village, and for six years at that," Cheng Fei Fei said with some admiration.
Qin Yu Xiang was also very surprised upon hearing Cheng Fei Fei's words.
Having lived together for so many years, she had integrated Teacher Qin with the villagers and never expected Teacher Qin to be so rich.
However, thinking carefully, it made sense that Teacher Qin had some money if she could sponsor her for so many years.
As the two women chatted, they reminisced about their childhood. Meanwhile, Lin Xiao Tian analyzed the situation beside them.
A BMW as a vehicle, and more importantly, a dedicated driver. Such a person must have a large amount of resources behind them. Why would she stay in a small village for so many years?
And why would she be willing to stay in a small village for so many years?
From a normal person's perspective, Teacher Qin's actions seemed unreasonable.
Unconsciously, Lin Xiao Tian became more and more expectant of this Teacher Qin.
Just as Lin Xiao Tian was deep in thought, a voice suddenly came from the doorway.
"Teacher Qin, please come this way!"