Luo Yang and Tang Guihua partnered to open a clinic, they had rented the space but some procedures weren't completed yet, so the decoration would happen later.
Under normal circumstances, if someone sought medical attention, Luo Yang would have Cheng Xin bring the patient to the Hongyun Brigade to see him. But this patient was none other than Cheng Xin's father.
In this case, they had no choice but to meet at Xiaoshulin Market. Moreover, Cheng Xin had to keep it a secret from her father and not mention that someone from the Hongyun Brigade was coming to treat him.
Hong Jiaxin had been to Luo Family's house a few times, and now sitting together for breakfast didn't feel as awkward as when she first came, appearing more natural.
Luo Yang had once urged his parents not to discuss her family matters in front of Hong Jiaxin. Therefore, when they saw her, they usually talked about interesting things.
After breakfast, Luo Yang took Hong Jiaxin to Guihua's Home. Going to Xiaoshulin Market to buy ingredients was more convenient with Tang Guihua's car.
Today was both Sunday and Teachers' Day.
On their way to Tang Guihua's House, Hong Jiaxin called Zeng Xiaomei to come over for a barbecue and asked her to bring classroom notes and textbooks. Moreover, they needed to buy a gift for the headteacher, and Zeng Xiaomei would take it to school on Monday and hand it to Suyun.
For a barbecue event, Xiao Daniu couldn't be left out. A phone call was made, and Xiao Daniu immediately showed up at Tang Guihua's doorstep.
An Yuying, Fang Lin, and Qin Piao were already waiting at Tang Guihua's house; they also wanted to go shopping.
There was only one car, which wasn't enough to fit everyone, so Xiao Daniu had to ride a motorcycle.
Tang Guihua, having heard that after a medicinal bath a massage was needed, was at home last night and Luo Yang was at Qin Piao's House, she didn't get Luo Yang's massage.
"Niu Zai, give me a massage first, please," Tang Guihua pleaded.
It wasn't yet ten o'clock in the morning and the massage wouldn't take long, so Luo Yang agreed readily.
Thus, Luo Yang followed Tang Guihua into her bedroom. The others chatted in the living room.
After entering the room and closing the door, Tang Guihua turned around, walked up to Luo Yang, and then tiptoed to bring her red lips close to his ear.
Luo Yang gently embraced her slender waist, listening to her voice, soft and warm, fluttering to his ear.
"Niu Zai, I have something to tell you," she whispered softly.
An Yuying was in the living room, and had Tang Guihua spoken at a normal volume, An Yuying would have heard her.
What she spoke wasn't entirely sweet nothings, but it included a bit of that, especially since she was talking about her family matters, which she didn't want others to hear, necessitating a whisper to Luo Yang.
"Sister Guihua, please speak."
Her red lips were inches away, and he gently pecked them.
Instantly, Tang Guihua's face blushed, her allure elevated, and when paired with her shy eyes and the happy, sweet smile at the corners of her mouth, she was truly a sight to behold.
"My brother is scared of being beaten by Lin Guofa, he dares not go to the county town anymore," Tang Guihua bit his ear while saying.
Given Lin Guofa's character, Tang Dexing's worry was not without reason.
Luo Yang paused thoughtfully and comforted her in a whisper, "Sister Guihua, don't be afraid. I'll protect you and your brother."
With that, he gently stroked her soft back.
Tang Guihua said coyly, "What if he beats my brother, then what?"
Luo Yang pecked her red lips again and said, "If he dares to hit my brother-in-law, I'll cripple him."
Upon hearing this, Tang Guihua laughed shyly, fidgeting lightly in his arms like a bashful deer.
"But my brother is still afraid to go to the county town," she whispered.
"Let him rest at home for a few days, I'll find a way to deal with Lin Guofa," Luo Yang said.
This was the safest way.
"Then teach him martial arts as soon as possible. If he is as skilled as you, then there's nothing to fear," Tang Guihua said coyly.
"Sister Guihua, haste won't get us anywhere. For Dexing to learn what I know, it will take some time. Come, let me give you a massage first."
After speaking, he bent his knees slightly, crouched, and suddenly embraced Tang Guihua's thighs, channeled strength into his arms, lifted and hugged her, and headed towards the double bed.
Tang Guihua gave a sweet smile, wrapped her arms around Luo Yang's neck, and bit his ear giggling, "Tell me, how long will it take to teach my brother martial arts?"
The question was not easy to answer, as Luo Yang didn't understand Dexing's physical condition nor his natural talent for martial arts, making it difficult to assess his learning capabilities.
"With me teaching him, a good teacher produces talented students. He won't be far off," Luo Yang pecked Tang Guihua's jade-like neck.
She shyly shook her dainty body and kissed his neck as well.
"There should still be a timeframe, right? Or is my brother going to stay at home forever?" she asked.
"Find a relative to help watch the shop at the tea store, and I'll try my best to settle things with Lin Guofa. Sister Guihua, please wait for my good news," he said earnestly.
Tang Guihua hummed in response, and their lips touched once again.
"How about we talk to Lin Yuqing and ask her to persuade Lin Guofa, okay?" she suggested.
"That's not good."
While talking, Luo Yang had carried her to the edge of the bed and sat down, letting her straddle his thighs as he hugged her slender waist tightly.
Luo Yang and Lin Guofa's animosity was not something that could be resolved by a simple conversation. Moreover, his grudge wasn't just with Lin Guofa but also involved Lin Tianhua. To put it more simply, he was almost incompatible with the Lin Family.
Tang Guihua didn't understand the extent of Luo Yang's issue with the Lin Family, still thinking Lin Yuqing could persuade Lin Guofa not to fuel the fire.
"Don't you remember? Lin Yuqing once said she would try her best to stop her brother from targeting us. She also asked you to treat her illness; she must have been speaking sincerely," Tang Guihua continued.
"Lin Guofa won't listen to her. At most, he will just pay lip service," Luo Yang said.
Although he didn't fully understand Lin Guofa, he had had some dealings with him and recognized him as a person who held grudges and would not easily let things go.
Luo Yang had no intention of reconciling with Lin Guofa unless Lin Guofa personally came to apologize, which might leave room for negotiation.
"With the Lin Family being so fearsome in Hongyun Town, how do you plan to deal with them?" Tang Guihua probed.
Anyone who lived in Hongyun Town, aside from children, had heard of the character Lin Tianhua. While powerful families like Zhu Li's Zhu Family and Zhang Xingkai's Zhang Family were also influential, they didn't solely rise through underhand methods, which made them appear less formidable.
The Lin Family was different; even before they made their fortune, they were involved in bloody deeds and were already the bully of Hongyun Town.
Now, the Lin Family was thriving more than ever; wealthy and powerful to the point where ordinary families dared not provoke them, living in constant fear.
Tang Guihua's family was considered well-off in the town, but they were not on the same level as the Lin Family. The gap was too large, and if it weren't for her reliance on Luo Yang, she might have been scared to insanity.
The Lin Family was like a forest; chopping down the forest would easily exhaust someone.
As he pondered, Luo Yang saw worry fill Tang Guihua's eyes. Knowing she felt uneasy, he gently pecked at her red lips several more times.
"Sister Guihua, I will protect you for a lifetime," he promised.