Yu Xianghai had lost face and was always thinking about revenge.
After hesitating for a while, Yu Wang said, "It must have been Yu Xiangu who egged him on."
Yu Xiangu was a relative of the Lin Family.
With Yu Xiangu meddling, it was difficult for the two villages to resolve their feud and reconcile.
Luo Yang said, "Thanks for that."
After hanging up the phone, Luo Yang's desire to visit the spoil ground grew even stronger.
But the bevy of beauties stopped him, one after another coming forward to persuade him, until at last Luo Yang could only agree to stay at Qin Piao's house.
About half an hour later, Yu Xianghai called again.
"Have you arrived?" Yu Xianghai asked.
"I can't come now. Tomorrow morning," Luo Yang replied.
While on the phone, he thought about how to deal with Yu Xianghai.
Luo Yang thought, if Yu Xianghai were to be taken out, it would be impossible for the two villages to reconcile.
However, as long as Yu Xianghai and Yu Xiangu existed, there was also no chance for the villages to reconcile.
It was a vicious cycle.
"You keep saying you want to resolve our grievances, but when I invite you over, you don't come, showing no sincerity at all!" Yu Xianghai provoked.
"Let's talk tomorrow. I still have things to do now," Luo Yang replied and then hung up.
If the two villages couldn't resolve their historical grievances, Luo Yang's fish ponds would dry up come winter.
There was no way out of this situation, unless Yu Xianghai and Yu Xiangu were no longer around; then it could be discussed.
After dinner, Suyun went to the school to take her shift.
The other beauties took turns soaking in medicinal baths while Luo Yang massaged them.
Since Suyun had moved in, Hong Jiaxin would share a room with her.
Tang Guihua was also moving in, and although she didn't explicitly say she wanted to share a bed with Luo Yang, without a bed of her own, she would have to sleep with him.
While massaging Qin Piao, Luo Yang received another call from Yu Xianghai.
All Luo Yang heard was Yu Xianghai saying, "We've discussed it in our village. Please come over to talk. Will you come or not?"
Luo Yang suggested, "Let's sit down and talk at the Xiaoshulin Market's food stalls."
Yu Xianghai agreed to this arrangement.
A peculiar point raised Luo Yang's suspicions when Yu Xianghai added, "Then get out here quickly, don't make us wait too long. Are you coming by motorcycle or what?"
"I'll come by motorcycle," Luo Yang said.
After hanging up, he remembered Da Feng's situation.
Just then, Yu Wang called again.
As Luo Yang had suspected, there was a catch.
Yu Wang warned, "Don't leave the village at all costs, they're planning to run you over."
"Thanks," Luo Yang said. "Did they really go to Xiaoshulin Market?"
The answer he received was affirmative.
After ending the call, the beauties approached Luo Yang to find out what was happening. When they learned someone planned to run him over, they all urged him not to leave the village.
"Niu Zai, don't go, it's too dangerous."
"Luo Yang, do not go."
"Niu Zai, I'm looking out for you, nothing will happen if you don't go."
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Luo Yang was aware of the dangers, but if he didn't go to teach Yu Xianghai a lesson this time, he would not be true to himself.
"Listen to me, I promise I'll come back safely, no need for anyone to worry," Luo Yang said earnestly.
"Niu Zai, it's very dangerous, be good and don't go," An Yuying pleaded.
Some things could not be tolerated.
If Yu Xianghai wasn't dealt with, his arrogance would grow even more rampant, and he might even pose a threat to Luo Yang's friends and family in the future.
"I've decided. No more discussion," Luo Yang stated firmly.
Though touched by the beauties' concern, Luo Yang had made up his mind.
An Yuying and Tang Guihua were somewhat annoyed to see that their persuasions had no effect on Luo Yang.
Turning them around would have to wait until he returned.
Luo Yang bade farewell to the beauties and specifically cautioned Hong Jiaxin not to go out carelessly.
He then left the village by a back road and got into a friend's car, taking a dozen people with him on another route towards Xiaoshulin Market.
While still on their way, Yu Xianghai called several times to urge him on, and Luo Yang said he was just leaving the village.
In fact, he was nearing Xiaoshulin Market. Taking the roundabout way took more time than usual.
By then, it was just past eight in the evening, not yet time for night snacks, and the food stalls were not busy with customers.
Yu Xianghai and a few young men were sitting outside on a bench, drinking beer.
Suddenly, they saw Luo yang leading a bunch of people over. Yu Xianghai was shocked and his face showed he couldn't believe what he was seeing.
"Didn't you say you hadn't left the village yet?" Yu Xianghai asked in astonishment.
"All warfare is based on deception."
As he spoke, Luo Yang grabbed one of the young men by the shoulder and flung him to the ground.
"You!"
Bang!
Luo Yang delivered a kick, knocking the young man unconscious.
"Hey! You looking for a fight?!" Yu Xianghai's face flushed with anger as he shouted.
"All of you stand and talk!" Luo Yang commanded coldly.
"Who do you think you are!"
No sooner had the words left his mouth than Yu Xianghai's head was knocked askew by a punch from Xiao Daniu, causing him to tumble to the ground.
The other young men, seeing Luo Yang meant business, stood up in fright.
"Daring to hit an elder..."
"Fuck, I dare not hit you!"
Xiao Daniu brandished his massive fists, pounding Yu Xianghai repeatedly.
Although Yu Xianghai was a few years older than Xiao Daniu, he was no match for Xiao Daniu's sturdy physique.
In a one-on-one fight, Yu Xianghai was certainly no match for Xiao Daniu.
"Shui Niu, don't beat him to death. I still have to question him," Luo Yang said.
After another pounding punch, Xiao Daniu finally stopped.
"I didn't tell you to lie down and talk, you have to stand up to talk! Don't make me say it a third time or I can't guarantee your life will still be here," Luo Yang said coldly.
Yu Xianghai had no choice but to get up, his face already battered beyond recognition.
"Tell me, why did you ask me to meet at the construction waste site?" Luo Yang said while sipping tea.
"You know why," Yu Xianghai said, head bowed.
"Slap him!"
Immediately two young men came up and seized Yu Xianghai's arms, allowing Xiao Daniu to slap him across the face.
Smack smack smack...
Once Xiao Daniu started hitting someone, he wouldn't stop easily.
In just a moment, blood was oozing from the corner of Yu Xianghai's mouth.
"Stop."
"I haven't had enough," Xiao Daniu said.
Nevertheless, Xiao Daniu stopped, clearly unsatisfied.
After being slapped dozens of times, Yu Xianghai's face was swollen and red, looking very different from before.
"This is the second time. If there's a third, you'll die here tonight! Tell me, why did you ask me to meet at the construction waste site?" Luo Yang stared at Yu Xianghai coldly.
"Didn't I tell you already?..."
Seeing Luo Yang's murderous gaze intensifying, Yu Xianghai was on the verge of a breakdown.
"I'll tell you, I'll tell you. It was others who asked me to do this. I didn't want to harm you," Yu Xianghai cried.
"Who?" Luo Yang sneered.
Originally, Luo Yang had worried that Yu Wang was talking nonsense.
But Yu Xianghai's actions were all highly suspect.
Now hearing Yu Xianghai confess to wrongdoing himself, Luo Yang felt grateful to Yu Wang.
It seemed that the people from both villages still hoped to resolve their grudges and maintain relations in the future.
Luo Yang's determination to resolve the feud between the two villages strengthened.
"Yu Xiangu," Yu Xianghai said with a tremble in his voice.
So it was Yu Xiangu.
Luo Yang knew that without dealing with Yu Xiangu, it would be impossible to settle the grudge between the two villages.
As long as Yu Xiangu was alive, he would thwart Luo Yang's good deeds.
"He wanted to kill me by crashing into me?" Luo Yang asked.
Seeing Yu Xianghai nod, he knew it was true.
"Now let's talk about how we're going to settle our score," Luo Yang said coldly.
"I was wrong, please let me off. I beg you," Yu Xianghai pleaded on his knees.
"A simple apology, and you expect me to forgive you?" Luo Yang scoffed.
If it weren't for being cautious, he might have been hit and killed again.