Chapter 275 - 275Chapter 262: Cannot Bear (1/2)

275Chapter 262: Cannot Bear

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They had hoped for a good fight, especially the spectacle of Zhuang Ruman getting his head bashed in, but unfortunately, there was no fight.

What a waste of a good opportunity.

The onlookers, shaking their heads, left, but some stayed behind, still hoping for something to happen.

But the wait turned out to be quite long.

The midday sun was strong enough to make the crops wilt and people’s scalps hot, forcing even the most patient spectators to eventually leave.

Zhuang Ruman, and Mrs. Wang underwent lengthy negotiations, arguing over terms.

In the end, it was decided that Zhuang Ruman was to compensate Zhuang Wencheng’s family with ten taels of silver. He also had to explain the matter to Doctor Ge in the county town’s pharmacy so it wouldn’t affect Zhuang Wencheng’s medical studies there.

Moreover, Zhuang Ruman had to purchase gifts for Doctor Ge that cost no less than one tael of silver.

As Zhuang Ruman currently did not have cash on hand, he pressed his handprint onto an IOU, to be paid immediately after Zhuang Qinghe’s marriage. After settling this, Mrs. Wang led her people away.

“Sister-in-law, I should get going.” Zhuang Yutian had stopped by Mrs. Wang’s house for a short visit, he stood up after some small talk, “I need to rush back to the county town to take care of my shop.”

“Take care then.” Mrs. Wang saw him off and reminded him, “While you’re in the county town, please pay a visit to Wencheng and try to cheer him up.”

“That kid has always been reticent. After he dropped off Zhuang Qinghe, he didn’t say a word and just left. I plan to visit him with my brother tomorrow, but we can’t stay in the county town indefinitely.”

“It’s fortunate you’re in the county town and not too far away, you can look after him a bit since you practically raised him. Please ensure he doesn’t suffer any more hardship because of this incident.”

“Don’t worry, sister-in-law, I know. I rushed over when I heard about what happened. Mom was pretty upset at home too. She said to help wherever I can.” Zhuang Yutian replied.

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Wang chuckled, “Auntie loves Wencheng the most.”

Mrs. Wen was frequently unkind to Zhuang Yutian and Zhuang Yucheng, but her concern for Zhuang Wencheng brought a sense of pride to Mrs. Wang. After reminding him a few more times, she saw Zhuang Yutian off.

Zhuang Yutian hurried home, briefed Mrs. Wen on the situation, and without taking the time to eat lunch, hurried off to the county town.

It was noon, and most of the households had started cooking.

However, the Zhuang Ruman family clearly had no intention of doing so.

They were furious that Zhuang Qinghe had used up all the house’s money and even caused them to lose so much silver.

Zhuang Ruman was fuming. He beat and scolded Zhuang Qinghe again. Even Mrs. Song, who usually protected Zhuang Qinghe, tightly rebuked her.

At this point, Zhuang Qinghe, who had been beaten, scolded, and was heartbroken because Zhuang Wencheng had rejected her, was on the verge of fainting. She lay on the ground, gasping for breath.

Zhuang Yuanzhong bit his lip, feeling a pang of guilt.

The idea to steal from home was his, given to Qinghe.