Chapter 57 - 57 57 Unable to Seal the All Energies Within the Body

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57: Chapter 57: Unable to Seal the All Energies Within the Body 57: Chapter 57: Unable to Seal the All Energies Within the Body “` However, he was an outsider and it wasn’t his place to say much. He simply took a wine bladder from his basket. It was something he always prepared for when going up the mountain. The nights were cold in the mountains, and a bit of alcohol could fend off the chill. Now, only half a bladder remained. After taking a swig himself, he tossed it to Wang Yongping, “Here, have some alcohol—” Wang Yongping caught the bladder and tilted his neck back to take a large gulp, sighing, “This alcohol is strong!” The two of them took turns drinking, not saying much to each other, and quietly finished off the half bladder of alcohol. Then they haphazardly lay down and slept through the night. It wasn’t until morning when dew began to fall on their faces that they awoke with a start. The fire nearby had long been extinguished, leaving behind only a bit of warmth. The two men buried the ashes, looked at each other’s weary faces with a smile, patted each other’s chests, and after getting ready, headed down the mountain together. Although Song Chongjin didn’t say it, he was still worried Wang Yongping might take things too hard. He accompanied him all the way to the Wang family’s doorstep. Just then, Wang Yongzhu came out the door. Seeing Wang Yongping had returned, she was overjoyed and hurried over in a few quick steps. Just as she was about to speak, the strong smell of alcohol on Wang Yongping almost made her gasp for breath. Stepping back and waving away the unpleasant alcohol fumes, Wang Yongzhu suddenly realized, what the hell? The person following right behind her Fourth Brother was actually Song Chongjin? When did the two of them start hanging out together? Just yesterday, she had heard her Fourth Brother say he was going to break Song Chongjin’s legs to avenge her broken engagement. How come after her engagement was broken off, she ended up together with Song Chongjin instead? Could it be that they had developed a kind of special friendship? If this was about finding commiseration, shouldn’t it be with her? Aren’t both of them victims of broken engagements? A broken-engaged person hanging out with another broken-engaged person—were they even in the same circle? Wang Yongzhu felt she could no longer contain the “all energies” within her. Despite her worries for this guy, she hadn’t slept well all night and had gotten up early wanting to go out and inquire about the situation. And there he was, mixing up with Song Chongjin! If it weren’t for the fact that he was her own Fourth Brother, she would have had the urge to strangle him on the spot. As for Song Chongjin, seeing Wang Yongzhu, he always felt somewhat uncomfortable, especially under her suspicious gaze that moved between him and Wang Yongping, making the hair on his back stand up. Fortunately, since Wang Yongping was home, he could set his mind at ease. Staying any longer would only attract more gossip. Song Chongjin nodded to Wang Yongping, “Brother Wang is home, I shall take my leave!” With That, he turned and strode away rapidly. But Wang Yongzhu couldn’t help wondering if it was just her imagination or if she really detected a hint of a panicked escape in his departure? Wang Yongping called out from behind, “Alright, brother, next time we have a chance let’s get together for another drink!” Wang Yongzhu clenched her teeth, her anger rising as she moved forward to grab hold of Wang Yongping’s sleeve and drag him into the yard, while simultaneously sending a message to Old Granny Zhang and Wang Laozhu. “` “Dad, Mom, Fourth Brother is back!” Wang Yongping regretted his actions as soon as he woke up that morning and began his descent from the mountain. He didn’t come home all night and had no idea how worried his family must have been! Alas, it was all because he was too reckless! At that moment, being dragged into the house by Wang Yongzhu, he was completely meek, not daring to act up at all. As soon as he stepped into the house, a shoe flew and smacked him: “You heartless fool, just for that flighty woman, you didn’t even care about your own family, where did you go to die last night, huh? Still have the face to come back? Why not just die out there while you’re at it? How could I have birthed such a scourge—” Old Granny Zhang lashed out while her tears fell. What mother wouldn’t worry about the flesh and blood she bore? After the joy of receiving the compensation faded last night, all that was left was anxiety. What if this reckless son of hers had lost his mind and went to settle the score with the He Family in town, resulting in a tragedy? Could she bear to see her own son pay with his life? After a night of worry, the moment she saw her son, all her fears turned into fury. Wang Yongping’s eyes brimmed with tears as he knelt obediently, choking up, “It’s all my fault, I have been unfilial! I made dad and mom worry! Mom, you can hit me, hit me until you’re not angry anymore! I have thick skin and can take it! Go ahead without holding back!” Old Granny Zhang can’t bring herself to continue hitting him with her shoe... She withdrew and sat on the kang, stewing in silent fury. Such an exasperating son, not worth worrying over at all! Wang Laozhu hadn’t slept all night and looked haggard, his face showing deep fatigue, and his eyes bloodshot. Seeing his youngest son return safely, he finally felt a weight off his shoulders. “Yesterday, your mother went to the Li Family and reached an agreement. The Li Family will compensate the Wang Family with ten taels of silver, and the marriage arrangement is canceled. What do you say?” “What’s there to say? If he dares to pine over Li Jinzhi, that little whore, I’ll break his legs!” Old Granny Zhang said indignantly. Upon hearing the three words Li Jinzhi, Wang Yongping clenched his fists, his veins protruding from the back of his hand, and he spat out hatefully, “Of course this marriage should be ended; I won’t be a cuckold! But we can’t let the He Family off easy!” He Family! He Dawei! Wang Yongping ground his teeth as he thought of that name, his eyes seething with hatred. “That’s easy to deal with. As long as you have no complaints, we’ll meet with all three families later, formally cancel the marriage, and discuss the rest afterward. The compensation silver we recovered will be saved for you, and in the future, your father and I will find you a good girl.” Wang Laozhu was worried his son was too hung up on that woman from the Li Family and wouldn’t be able to let go, but it seemed he needn’t have worried—his youngest son, despite his temper, had a clear mind. Old Granny Zhang stopped short, considering. In the countryside, marrying off a daughter usually cost only about four or five taels of silver. Ten taels of silver—could it be enough to marry a girl made of gold? Never mind, she didn’t want to argue with the head of the family right now. She’d find a way to skim a little off the top later for her daughter’s dowry—who would know? With that thought, Old Granny Zhang held her tongue. But then Wang Yongping gave her a new idea. “Laosi is right. We only sought compensation from the Li Family yesterday, but when the He Family comes today, shouldn’t we seek compensation from them too? Can’t let them off cheap, can we?” Her eyes sparkled with the thought, how could she have forgotten? The He Family were also culprits, the chief instigators—they couldn’t be let off! “The He Family is coming today?” Wang Yongping flexed his fingers, making a terrifying cracking sound. “Laosi, listen to me first. If you have any anger, hold it in for your mother. Once I get the remaining five taels of silver, you can beat that He bastard into a pig’s head for all I care. But if you jump the gun and ruin the chance for that silver, see if I don’t beat you to death myself! Got it?” Seeing the look on her son’s face, Old Granny Zhang knew what he was plotting and quickly cautioned him. It was fine if he wanted revenge, just so long as it didn’t interfere with her collection of the silver. Wang Yongping was about to retort, but when he looked up into his mother’s eyes, he couldn’t help but feel cowed and reluctantly nodded in agreement. That put Old Granny Zhang at ease. Although her youngest son had a fierce temper, he always kept his word. Once he promised, she had no more worries.

Chapter 57 - 57 57 Unable to Seal the All Energies Within the Body

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