The village chief visibly flinched at the blunt retort, his hand instinctively reaching for his chest as if anticipating the weight of impending consequences.
There are always consequences for one's actions, even though the villagers seemed to believe Xu Zeng was a free pass to bully.
Xu Zeng observed the scene from the outskirts with a mix of emotions. His eyes darted between Xu Hu Zhe and Bai Mo, and the gathered villagers, all eagerly awaiting the next turn of events.
From the supposed parents to the former neighbors, all eyes were fixed on the unfolding drama, hungry for gossip and eager to understand why their hopes of prosperity were suddenly threatened.
The tension was palpable, thickening the air with an almost tangible weight. It seemed as though every member of the village held their breath, their collective gaze fixated on the unfolding drama like spectators at a play hungry for the next act.
