Chapter 367: Teaching The Brat A Lesson
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Jiang Xia frowned. Who on earth was this, speaking in such an offensive manner? She flicked the water off her hands and looked towards the source of the voice. She saw a burly girl with two unrefined pigtails, wearing a bright red padded jacket, standing about two meters away from them.
This girl was naturally ugly. Wearing that bright red only made her complexion look greasier. Her trousers were dark green. Red paired with green, what a terrible combination!
Before Jiang Xia could speak, Jiang Gu stood up, hands on her hips, blocking the space between Jiang Xia and the girl.
Jiang Gu said angrily, “Wang Niu, haven’t you been beaten enough? You still dare to talk nonsense! Believe it or not, I’ll shave your head this time!”
Having said that, Jiang Gu even waved her little fists a couple of times.
Wang Niu quickly shielded her pigtails, seemingly genuinely afraid of having her hair shaved off.
Jiang Xia had only heard of Wang Niu but had never met her. She knew her as a loose-tongued, ill-mannered girl. Her father, Wang Xing, tried to compete with Jiang Chuan for the village accountant position. After failing, he spread rumors everywhere, causing a ruckus involving two successive commune chief captain, disturbing the peace in the entire village. Later on, when Wang Niu got into a fight with Jiang Gu, Zhou Lan personally dealt with Wang Xing’s family.
Jiang Xia furrowed her brow. How do these kids forget their pain after healing? They had just been beaten and yet they dare provoke again!
Jiang Xia narrowed her eyes to look, but realized her view was completely blocked by Jiang Gu. She could only see the younger girl’s back. She stood up and gazed directly at Wang Niu.
Feeling Jiang Xia’s intense gaze, Wang Niu shuddered, puzzled by how this girl younger than her could have such an intimidating presence that made her feel a bit scared.
She tried to sound tough, but her voice wavered, “What… what are you looking at? Daring to act but not allowing others to talk about it?”
Jiang Gu, infuriated, was about to charge at her but was held back by Jiang Xia. She looked up at her sister in confusion.
Jiang Xia stared coldly at Wang Niu, her gaze seemingly piercing through, “Wang Niu, right? Your family has caused such a big commotion that even the village chief has gotten involved. He must’ve lectured you all, didn’t he?”
Wang Niu felt guilty. Indeed, after the spectators dispersed, the village chief took hours to lecture them. He talked about Jiang Chuan’s contributions to the village and made it clear that they would support him in any disputes. He warned Wang Niu’s family to behave, or they’d be publicly criticized and denounced.
Recalling this, Wang Niu shivered in fear. She was naturally a bully and thought the two girls were easy targets. With her gang around, she dared to be brazen, only to be suppressed by Jiang Xia’s words.
She turned to seek support from Jiang Hong, the daughter of another influential family, only to realize she had sneakily disappeared.
Cursing the girl who always gave bad ideas but was the fastest to flee, Wang Niu knew she couldn’t create more drama now. But simply leaving would be too humiliating!
Always the leader among the village children and known for her bullying, how would she command respect if she left now?
Yet, Jiang Xia’s gaze made her fear escalating the situation further. The last thing she wanted was to be denounced by the village chief.
Putting on a facade, she said, “I won’t stoop to your level today. But watch out in the future!”
With that, she turned and went to forage by the river.
Jiang Xia noticed Wang Niu’s tense back, aware of her internal fears.
Without uttering a word, Jiang Gu mistakenly thought Jiang Xia was scared and said anxiously, “Sister, don’t be afraid. I can beat her! I’m strong!”
Jiang Xia held Jiang Gu’s hand, squatting down to her level, trying to reason with her. “Don’t worry, I’m not scared. It’s just that resorting to violence is pointless and makes us seem in the wrong. We should give them a taste of their own medicine and deal with her properly..”
