Chapter 83: The Flood at Dragon King Temple

Chapter 83: The Flood at Dragon King Temple

Xingxing was confused, and Li Chunhua, being a rural woman, had little exposure to such things and naturally didn't understand them either.

But Su Rouer was a girl from the county, and her brother was also involved in gambling, so she knew a bit about it. The place Wei Feng's cousin mentioned was likely a gambling den.

A gambling den is not a clean place.

Su Rouer's face turned slightly pale.

"Perhaps this way, the two cousins-in-law can go ahead," Wei Feng said with a smile. "I still have some business to attend to. I'll visit the Yu family another day."

Li Chunhua didn't think much of it and nodded. "Alright, go ahead with your work."

Su Rouer knew that those who worked in gambling dens were often not good people. Her face turned white, and she gripped Ju Geer's hand tightly, leading Xingxing, who was held by Li Chunhua, out.

Xingxing couldn't help but look back.

She saw Uncle Wei Feng from the Wei family raise his foot in front of the unconscious person at the end of the alley.

Behind them, the unconscious man seemed to be kicked hard by Wei Feng, letting out a cry of pain!

Even Xingxing was startled, let alone Li Chunhua.

She muttered, "I wonder what kind of work Cousin Feng does; it's really scary..."

Li Chunhua was about to urge Su Rouer to hurry up when she noticed that Su Rouer looked very strange, standing there stiffly, her face pale.

"Third Sister?" Li Chunhua called tentatively.

Ju Geer also sensed something was wrong with his mother and became anxious. "Mother?"

Su Rouer suddenly came to her senses, pushed Ju Geer towards Li Chunhua, and ran into the alley!

She ran all the way to Wei Feng and shouted, "Wait!"

Wei Feng's accomplice was annoyed. "What is this woman doing?"

Wei Feng glanced at him. "This is my third cousin-in-law, treat her politely!"

He straightened up and smiled at Su Rouer. "Why did you come over, Third Cousin? We're doing dirty work here; it's better for you to stay away."

Clearly, he had noticed Su Rouer's discomfort.

Su Rouer was trembling all over, pointing at the person lying face down on the ground. "This... this person..."

The man, who had been kicked awake by Wei Feng, recognized Su Rouer's voice and struggled violently. "Sister! Help me!!"

Su Rouer's heart raced as she squatted down and flipped the person over, only to be struck by a bolt of lightning—

The person beaten by Wei Feng was none other than her own brother, Su Chengzong!

Su Rouer felt her heart pounding in her throat!

"Big Brother!"

Wei Feng was stunned.

Li Chunhua, standing at the alley entrance, was already dumbfounded by Su Rouer's actions. Hearing the cry of "Big Brother" made her even more shocked!

...

In the clinic, Wei Feng looked embarrassed, rubbing his hair. "I didn't expect this to be Third Cousin's brother..."

Li Chunhua didn't know what to say.

She felt her mind wasn't sharp enough to handle such a situation.

If only Second Sister-in-law were here!

"How could you beat someone like this..." Su Rouer was furious, her head throbbing.

Wei Feng felt awkward and didn't know how to respond.

His accomplice sneered. "We told you, he owes us money and tried to run away without paying. Beating him is just part of the rules. We were lenient; we didn't break his arms or legs. Ask around; anyone who owes money to a gambling den and tries to escape gets punished!"

Li Chunhua was terrified by what she heard.

It was indeed a gambling den!

Li Chunhua didn't blame Wei Feng but whispered to Su Rouer, "Third Sister, why is your brother so heavily into gambling? Everyone in our village knows that gambling is no good, and gamblers never end well. How could he..."

Seeing Su Rouer's terrible expression, Li Chunhua stopped talking.

Su Chengzong lay on the bed groaning. "Little Sister, this is your husband's cousin... we're family, right? This is like a flood at Dragon King Temple... Cousin, we're family, please give me a few more days! Just a few more days, and I'll have the money!"

Wei Feng remained silent, while his accomplice sneered, clearly disbelieving.

Su Rouer took a deep breath. "How much do you owe exactly?"

Su Chengzong, bruised and swollen, still spoke casually. "Not much, just a few taels..."

Su Rouer didn't believe him!

"Tell the truth, how much!" she demanded sternly.

Su Chengzong coughed. "...Ten taels."

Before Su Rouer could speak, Wei Feng interjected, "Gamblers never tell the truth. He owes our gambling den one hundred taels."

Wei Feng's words left Su Chengzong too frightened to say anything more, his eyes darting around, not daring to voice any objections.

A hundred taels!

Su Rouer was so angry her whole body trembled, at a loss for words! She felt like fainting!

A hundred taels!

Their family had worked so hard for years and never seen a hundred taels!

How could her elder brother dare to do this!

Seeing Su Rouer crying and Li Chunhua at a loss, Wei Feng thought for a moment and whispered to his companion. Though the companion seemed reluctant, he relented: "Alright, we'll do it for your sake."

Wei Feng patted his companion's shoulder and then said to Su Rouer, "Third Cousin-in-Law, your elder brother Su Chengzong owes a hundred taels, which will have to be repaid eventually. Today, we'll leave it at that for your and Elder Cousin-in-Law's sake, giving him two more days."

Su Rouer felt nothing but despair.

Two days, what good would two days do!

Even in two hundred days, their family couldn't come up with a hundred taels!

But Su Chengzong was overjoyed, repeatedly shouting, "Thank you, Master Wei! Please walk slowly! I'll definitely repay the hundred taels in two days!"

Wei Feng and his companion were about to leave.

Li Chunhua hesitated but called out to Wei Feng.

"Feng, come here for a moment."

Li Chunhua pulled Wei Feng aside and, lowering her voice nervously, asked, "Feng, why are you working at the gambling den? I remember you used to collect and sell hides... Can't you stop doing this?"

Wei Feng gave a bitter smile. "Elder Cousin-in-Law, these years have been tough; selling hides isn't easy anymore... If I don't work at the gambling den, what else can I do?"

Li Chunhua didn't know how to persuade him.

Knowing Li Chunhua meant well, Wei Feng simply lowered his voice and reminded her, "Elder Cousin-in-Law, let me tell you this: there's no saving a gambler. If Su Chengzong asks the family for money, please tell my aunt not to be soft-hearted and not to lend him any."

Li Chunhua's heart sank, and she nodded repeatedly.