Divorce with three kids? I'll build a house and eat meat, driving my in-laws crazy.

Chapter 177 This slap was a lesson you taught me.
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A scream came from the darkness, and the sparrows in the yard scattered in unison.

boom--

The dilapidated courtyard gate was kicked open, and Shuya barged in with four men.

A man quickly found a dilapidated house. He pushed it, but it wouldn't open. "Miss Shu, this house is locked."

"Kick it away! Hurry up!" Shuya's eyes were red, she was extremely anxious.

The man took a few steps back, then kicked the door open with two quick kicks.

"Help! Help me! Help me!"

A cry for help came from the darkness.

Shuya lit a candle and then she could see the person on the ground clearly. He was an old man with a white beard.

She took a step closer, holding the candle, and then noticed Bai Lu leaning against the wall.

"Miss, Miss, are you alright?"

Shuya rushed over, but Bailu's eyes widened as she held up a bloodstained knife and warned, "Don't come any closer! Don't come any closer!"

Just now, at the critical moment, she touched the short knife hidden at her waist.

That was given to her by Li Ruru.

Li Ruru bought a knife that all three of her daughters already had, and Bai Lu naturally didn't miss out either.

Bai Lu looked coldly at Shu Ya and said, "What are you doing here? You ungrateful wretch."

She felt like she was holding a knife, and she couldn't bear to put it down.

Aunt Li once said that people's hearts are unpredictable, and girls should protect themselves when they are out and about and not easily trust others.

She trusted Shuya too much, which led her to be deceived and handed her over to that devil, the Xue family.

With tears welling up in her eyes, Shuya knelt down on the ground with a thud and cried out, "Miss, I was also deceived by Madam. She told you to come back and marry Nie Yunhai, and then threatened my family's lives."

I thought it wouldn't be a bad thing for Miss to marry into the Nie family, so I agreed.

Who would have thought that your wife, with her venomous heart, would actually want this old man to defile you?

As she spoke, she angrily stood up and kicked Old Man Nie twice.

He then instructed the two men beside him, "Xiao Dong, Xiao Xi, tie him up."

Xiao Dong and Xiao Xi were two of the four men that Pei Pei bought for Bai Lu. The other two were named Xiao Bei and Xiao Nan.

The name was given by Bai Lu. Since they were all servants, there was nothing special about their names.

Seeing Xiao Dong and Xiao Xi quickly tie up Old Man Nie and gag him with a rag, Bai Lu was stunned for a long time before saying, "Shu Ya, did you come to save me?"

Shuya, her face streaked with tears, said, "Miss, I would never betray you. After you were sent away, Madam almost sold me off, but Xiaodong and Xiaoxi saved me."

We followed the trail of inquiries until we arrived here.

As she spoke, she knelt down and kowtowed repeatedly, saying, "Miss, I'm so sorry. It was my fault that you were almost bullied."

Shuya was sobbing uncontrollably when Bailu raised her hand and slapped her hard.

"Shuya, this slap is a lesson you taught me. If you dare to betray me next time, I will never forgive you."

Shuya ignored the pain on her face and hurriedly helped Bailu up. She breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Bailu's clothes were intact.

Bai Lu stood up, walked up to Old Man Nie, and without saying a word, stabbed him again.

The knife was completely embedded in Old Man Nie's abdomen, and he gritted his teeth, making muffled noises that were impossible to understand.

Bai Lu's lips curled into a smile as she tightened her grip on the knife, her teeth clenched tightly.

Seeing this, Shuya quickly advised, "Miss, this person cannot be killed yet."

Bai Lu paused, turning to look at her with a puzzled expression.

Why keep this old beast around for the New Year?
She's never killed anyone, but today she can set a precedent.

She was consumed by immense rage; she would never let him get away with it.

Shuya explained, "Miss, we can lock this person up for now. We have a house nearby. When Master returns, this person will be a witness, and Xue Shi won't be able to deny it."

Bai Lu pulled out the knife, wiped the blood off it on Old Man Nie's clothes, and then put it back in her pocket.

Old Nie shook his head vigorously, and the rag in his mouth fell out.

He glared and said, "Hmph, you're dreaming! I will never betray Madam Bai."

If the master or the yamen officials come to ask, I'll say I found you on the street.

"You're crazy, you're mentally ill, nobody wants you, I only took you in out of kindness." Shuya raised her hand and slapped him. "Take you in? What a wonderful way to say that!"
I'll cripple you today, and then I'll take you in, you disabled old man.

"I told you to take me in, you old geezer!"

Bai Lu joined in, the two women working on either side of Old Man Nie with minimal harm or humiliation.

Xiao Dong stopped the two and said, "Miss, Miss Shu, I know the most satisfying way to vent your anger, guaranteed to be the most humiliating and lethal."

"Oh? Tell me about it?" Bai Lu became interested.

Xiao Dong said, "I've heard that some dogs like to eat sheep testicles, and of course, they also eat human testicles."

Old Man Nie trembled upon hearing this, cold sweat pouring down his back. "You...you'll die a horrible death!"

Bai Lu waved her hand and said, "Xiao Dong, this is a good idea, there's a reward for you!"

She tore off a piece of her dress and handed it to him, saying, "There are a few gold leaves in here; they're a gift for you."

The gold leaf was naturally sewn on by Li Ruru; her wallet was nowhere to be found.

Xiao Dong gagged Old Man Nie again, then carried him out the door.

After dealing with Old Man Nie, Bai Lu said to Shu Ya, "We're going back to the Bai residence now. I'm going to skin Xue Shi alive, tear out her tendons, and beat that old poisonous woman to death."

Shuya rubbed her forehead and said, "Miss, it's not advisable for you to confront her head-on right now. If you go up and hit her, not only will others say you're disrespectful to the mistress, but even if the master finds out, he won't side with you."

"What do you mean? Am I supposed to do nothing? I can't swallow this."

Bai Lu felt a burning desire in her heart, wishing she could perish together with Xue Shi.

Shuya patted her back to help her catch her breath and said, "Miss, a gentleman takes revenge even after ten years. We need to plan this carefully and not act rashly."

Bai Lu bit her lip and said, "Then... what should I do now?"

She can't go back to the Bai family now, but where else can she go besides the Bai family?

Shuya asked, "Miss, you've been staying at Aunt Li's house for a few days now. Have you found anything you're not used to?"

A glimmer of hope appeared in Bai Lu's bloodshot eyes. "Yes, I can go to Aunt Li's house."

We'll stay at Aunt Li's house for a while, and when Dad comes back, we'll deal with that Xue woman.

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Li Ruru's home.

Fang Xingzhi was packing his things; he didn't have much, just a small bundle.

Inside were several sets of clothes, some books, and some loose silver.

He had only planned to stay in Chenjia Village for a month, but the rain just wouldn't stop once it started.

After staying at Li Ruru's house for a few days, he felt like his ears were about to go deaf from all the noise.

Finally, the weather cleared up today, and he was determined to leave this noisy place.

"Master Fang, are you leaving?" Li Ruru asked as he came out of the house carrying a bundle.

Fang Xingzhi nodded and said, "Yes, I have to go now. I've troubled you these past few days."

As he spoke, he took out a tael of silver from his waist and handed it to Li Ruru, saying, "Thank you!"

When Fang Xingzhi gave her money last time, Li Ruru felt that he was being too distant and that giving her money was an insult.

Now, she took the silver and put it in her pocket, saying, "You're welcome."

Money delivered to your doorstep is money you shouldn't refuse.

If he wants to leave, let him leave; she won't stop him.

She has no reason to stop him from traveling around the world.

"Wait a moment." Li Ruru took two baskets from the kitchen and handed them to Fang Xingzhi. "These are some food items. Master Fang, keep them for your journey."

Fang Xingzhi saw the large meat buns, as well as so much cured meat and egg pancakes in the basket, and thought to himself that apart from speaking loudly, this woman really had no flaws.

He is a kind-hearted person.

Fang Xingzhi waved his sleeve and headed west with a full load of things.

However, he had only taken two steps when it suddenly started to rain.

A torrential downpour began without warning.

He turned to look at Li Ruru.

Um... if he goes back now, is it too late?

(End of this chapter)