On his way back to Linquan City, Wang Yousheng felt blood continuously flowing from his chest.
He looked down. Several of his ribs, which hadn't healed yet, were now broken, adding to his injuries.
His ability to endure this far was entirely due to his years of sheer grit.
Wang Yousheng quickly took out his phone and dialed Shangguan Yi's number.
"Young Master Shangguan, the mission failed."
"He had no experts around him, and dozens of your men couldn't defeat him?"
"Young Master Shangguan, Su Yang himself is an expert. Your intelligence was inaccurate. You should have your subordinates give me the life-extending pills. I can't hold on much longer..."
At this moment, Wang Yousheng clutched his chest with one hand, gritted his teeth, and reported the progress of his task.
The reason he dared to trouble Su Yang was due to Shangguan Yi's support.
He had promised a hefty reward upon success and had someone bring healing pills.
Shangguan Yi coldly sneered, "You useless piece of trash, if you die, you die. What need is there for pills!"
With that, Shangguan Yi directly hung up the phone.
Wang Yousheng gasped for breath and looked at the person in the passenger seat.
"The pills... give them to me quickly..."
The person was the one sent by Shangguan Yi, but instead of giving Wang Yousheng the pills, he kicked Wang Yousheng away.
With a bang!
Wang Yousheng, the notorious bully of Linquan City, died on the spot, just as Su Yang had said, he wouldn't live to return to the city.
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Tugou Village.
When the villagers heard that Wang Yousheng had come again, they were so scared that they closed their doors and stayed inside.
Upon hearing that Wang Yousheng had fled, severely injured, they came to Old Zhou's house to watch and offer congratulations.
"Oh my, I didn't expect the son-in-law of the Zhou family to be so formidable! Even the infamous bully Wang Yousheng fled. No one will dare to provoke anyone from our village anymore."
"Let's all go together. We'll bring some local specialties and talk to Mr. Su."
A group of people knocked on the door and entered the Zhou family's courtyard, placing down the gifts they had brought.
Most of them were chickens, ducks, geese, and fish. Villagers raised quite a few of these at home for the New Year.
When Su Yang learned of this, he didn't turn them away.
It was normal for these villagers to be afraid, as no one dared to offend a bully like Wang Yousheng who could do whatever he pleased.
Looking at the pile of local specialties, Su Yang thought that since he would be leaving tomorrow, he might as well have a meal with the villagers.
"Aunties and uncles, please help slaughter these chickens, ducks, and geese. We'll have dinner together tonight. Also, please help me distribute some red envelopes; consider it a small token of my appreciation!"
Su Yang brought out a small box from the car, filled with red banknotes.
These villagers had not had an easy time, so he gave each household a thousand cash.
The villagers became even happier, their faces beaming with smiles of joy.
"Old Zhou, your son-in-law is young, handsome, rich, virtuous, and has no airs. He's truly a perfect son-in-law!"
"It's truly enviable. It's a pity my daughter isn't particularly good-looking, otherwise, I'd let her marry Su Yang as a concubine."
Old Mr. and Mrs. Zhou chuckled continuously. Seeing their son-in-law's excellence, they felt very reassured.
...
Su Yang, with nothing to do, went to Zhou Chengcheng's room.
"Chengcheng, take me for a walk. I haven't seen the scenery of your hometown yet."
"Okay, I'll go after I change."
Zhou Chengcheng's legs were sore and weak. After slowly changing her clothes, she took Su Yang out of the house.
Although the name of Tugou Village was rustic, the scenery was quite beautiful.
Across the flat fields, herds of horses and sheep roamed, the grass was green, and the air was fresh.
Not far away, there was a river.
On both sides were cornfields, the golden corn catching the eye.
Su Yang and Zhou Chengcheng walked hand in hand when they suddenly heard movement in the cornfield, as if someone was there.
"Gouzi, slow down, sister-in-law can't take it anymore..."
"Sister-in-law, don't panic, I'll be better once I lay down the quilt."
Inside, there was a man and a woman, their occasional gasps and exclamations audible.
Su Yang gestured for Zhou Chengcheng to remain quiet, and they both crouched down, looking towards the cornfield.
At this moment, a short but strong middle-aged man stood up and spread a quilt on the ground.
Then, a woman in her thirties let out a soft moan and lay down quietly on the quilt.
"Gouzi, you're really capable. Unlike your brother, whose bones are all soft. It's like I'm living as a widow."
"Heh heh heh, you've really been wronged, sister-in-law. From now on, Gouzi will make sure you don't suffer."
The one named Gouzi pounced, and soon, the corn stalks swayed.
Zhou Chengcheng craned her neck to peek, and her face instantly turned red.
"Director Su, this Gouzi is too wicked, stealing his own brother's woman."
"Human nature is like this. Let's just watch the show and not disturb their private moment."
Su Yang peeked his head forward. Gouzi and his sister-in-law were very diligently engaged, in lively and cute positions.
The woman's head was only touching the ground at the back, and Gouzi lifted her entire body. Gouzi was like a screw, aiming for the screw hole and screwing in and out non-stop.
After a while.
Zhou Chengcheng's legs were already sore. After squatting for too long, they became numb and painful. She accidentally stepped on a corn stalk.
The corn stalk made a rustling sound, startling Gouzi and his sister-in-law, who cried out in surprise.
"Who?"
Su Yang stood up and waved, "You continue, we're just passing by."
Zhou Chengcheng also gave an embarrassed smile, "Well, we're returning to Songhai tomorrow, and we won't pose any threat to you."
Gouzi recognized Zhou Chengcheng and guessed Su Yang's identity.
Such an important figure would certainly not expose his secret.
"Then thank you both. We'll be going now!"
Gouzi signaled his sister-in-law to leave with him. Startled, they had lost their interest.
Su Yang called out, "Wait."
"What is it?"
Gouzi thought he had designs on his sister-in-law and his brows furrowed.
"Don't take the quilt with you. My girlfriend and I also want to experience the soil quality of the cornfield."
Gouzi blinked, and it took him a while to understand.
"You city folks always talk in circles. We'll leave the quilt for you."
Gouzi hurriedly left with his sister-in-law.
Su Yang helped Zhou Chengcheng sit down and lifted her skirt to rub her feet.
"Is it better now?"
"Mmm, much better."
"Then lie down, and I'll help you relax."
"No, last night was already too much. Aren't you tired?"
Zhou Chengcheng's face was flushed red. She had never tried this in such an environment before and was very nervous.
"I'm a young man, not an old man of seventy or eighty. My recovery ability is naturally fast."
Su Yang reached out and felt around, then lifted Zhou Chengcheng's legs.
The corn rustled in the wind, making continuous sounds.
The corn kernels were plump and round, shining brightly under the sun.
Zhou Chengcheng gritted her teeth, looking around. Fortunately, this place was quite secluded, and not many people came here usually.
"Director Su, when are we returning to Songhai?"
"Tomorrow!"
"My parents said they want you to stay here for the New Year."
"Ask Auntie and Uncle to come to Songhai after the New Year. I will arrange accommodation for them then."
Zhou Chengcheng nodded and hugged Su Yang proactively.
"Thank you, it's so good to have you!"
They pushed down more corn stalks and returned home an hour later.