C86 – Too Shameless


    Leading the group was Liu Changyue. Upon spotting her, everyone discerned the situation.


    “This troublemaker!” Zhang Daniu cursed.


    He wasn’t scolding Liu Changyue, but rather Liu Changsheng. It was evident that this was Liu Changsheng’s scheme. Despite leaving Qinghe Vige, he aimed to evade losses. Crafting such a mediocre n solely to humiliate Xiaoloong repeatedly, to further tarnish his dignity after the previous incident involving his sister’s audacity.


    “You’ve brought a crowd yet still aim to exploit this guy. What’s your intention?” Wang Tiezhu stood before the group, barring their entry into the vegetable field.


    “Uncle Zhu Zi, are you here?” Liu Changyue, a seasoned actress in Jiuliu, began to feign tears. Revealing a bite mark on her ankle, she sobbed, “Look, that damn dog bit me. You must decide for me!”


    Wang Tiezhu’s anger bordered on amusement. Having been bitten by the dog due to smashing the ss window, he acknowledged it as his due. He portrayed her as the victim.


    “Changyue, I’m seeking the culprit bitten by the dog,” Wang Tiezhu gestured toward the hole in the wall. “Someone vandalized Xiaoloong’s greenhousest night. The culprit, bitten by the dog, likely faces substantial repercussions. The greenhouse alone costs over a hundred thousand RMB. Furthermore, all the destroyed dishes amount to a simr sum. With damages totaling thirty to forty thousand yuan, imprisonment seems inevitable.”


    Initially dismissive, Liu Changyue’s expression shifted upon realizing the gravity of the situation.


    The potential financial loss, devoid of any evidence, was daunting!


    Shattering a few ss panes and trampling vegetables seemed trivial. Even if caught, it could be spun into a scene.


    However, if the damages amounted to hundreds of thousands, her dignity couldn’t withstand it. Had she foreseen this, she wouldn’t have dared to proceed, fearing legal repercussions.


    “Changyue, your demeanor has altered. You weren’t involved, were you?” Wang Tiezhu sneered.


    “No…” She denied emphatically. “The ss was broken when I arrivedst night. I’m innocent!”


    “Good that you’re not involved.” Lee Xiulian intervened, patting Liu Changyue’s hand. “We can’t afford the fallout. Women shouldn’t meddle in such matters. Who will care for your family’s child if we get embroiled again? Will he happily raise Changsheng?”


    Liu Changyue shuddered at the implication, yet she persisted, “I’m not involved! What have I got to do with it? Like others, I came to see the crystal house. I never expected the dog to attack me for it!”


    “He uses my aunt of breaking your ss. Do you have proof?” Ermao challenged from the rear, disgruntled.


    “Exactly. Without evidence, you’re defaming me. Aunt Zhu Zi, if you spread baseless ims, I’ll sue,” Liu Changyue dered, realizing theck of evidence.


    Having alreadymitted her actions, regret was futile. With no arrests made, she absolved herself of guilt.


    Lee Xiulian wasn’t easily swayed. Smirking, she said, “Do you have proof the dog belonged to Xiaoloong? Without evidence, Xiaoloong won’t pursue charges.”


    “I can vouch for it.” Ermao stepped forward, gesturing to those behind him. “They witnessed Xiaoloong’s dog biting you.”


    “So many of you came to see the Crystal House?” Zhang Daniu scrutinized Ermao skeptically.


    “Oh? Is that so?” Liu Changyue seized the moment, “We merely came for a look, and now we’re caught up in this mess. Many in Ten Mile Eight Vige suffered bites from this dog, yet remained silent. But I’m not one to endure losses quietly. I demand an exnation.”


    Lee Xiulian observed this stance and feltpelled to intervene. “Mind your words. Fate’s a fickle thing. Speak cautiously. If misfortune befalls you, don’t me Xiaoloong for not granting leniency.”


    Once known for her forced audacity, Liu Changyue now arrived with a sizable entourage, intent on projecting shamelessness.


    With no regard for preserving dignity, they aimed to shatter the facade.


    “Well, Aunt Zhu Zi, what’s gotten into you today? Constantly calling Xiaoloong by name. Could it be you’ve taken a liking to a strapping youngd?” Liu Changyue’s forte was jesting, and she didn’t hold back. “But do mind your manners. Uncle Zhu is within earshot.”


    Resolute now, she drew strength from the numerous witnesses. What was there to fear? At worst, she’d avoid such risks in the future.


    Despite recognizing the deliberate taunt, Lee Xiulian struggled to respond when inadvertently voicing her thoughts.


    “Alright, since you all insist, let’s contact the authorities first,” Wang Tiezhu intervened, scanning the group. “Don’t presume your testimonies can counter each other. Admitting you were presentst night is enough to raise suspicion…”


    “Uncle Zhu Zi, we have other matters to address. Let’s table the ss issue for now,” Liu Changyue’s heart raced as she swiftly changed tack. “I was bitten by a dog. Zhang Daniu, what will your family do about it? Compensation seems in order, doesn’t it?”


    On the sidelines, Chen Yaru and Hong Yan exchanged silent nces, flummoxed by the irrationality of the woman.


    They believed involving the police was the logical recourse, yet these vigers persisted with futile confrontation, unable toprehend their illogical thinking.


    However, with no surveince cameras in this remote area, police intervention wouldn’t be straightforward.


    Insisting the ss was already broken upon their arrival, the woman made recanting difficult without fresh evidence.


    “Tell me, Aunt Changyue, what are your terms?” Zhang Xiaoloong, finally free from his parents’ restraint, stepped forward.


    “Eitherpensation or permission to dispatch the little dog,” Liu Changyue dered venomously.


    “Fine, as you wish.” Zhang Xiaoloong stepped back, relinquishing his position near the young wolf. “Let’s do this!”


    Liu Changyue hesitated. She had only sought marypensation. What good was beating the dog to death?


    Nheless, backing down now would be disadvantageous. She motioned for Hairy #2 and a few others to approach the young wolf, armed with sticks.


    “Wait…” Chen Yaru couldn’t bear to witness this scene. Though unfamiliar with the young wolf, its snowy fur rendered it endearing. She couldn’t allow others to harm it.


    Zhang Xiaoloong pulled her aside, addressing Liu Changyue, “Aunt Changyue, let me rify. That’s no dog, it’s a young wolf. I dare not provoke it. So if there’s an issue, don’t me me.”


    “Who do you think you’re fooling?” Liu Changyue scoffed. “If it’s a wolf, all the more reason to eliminate it. Beat that little white wolf to death!”