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The moonlight, like a hook, hung in the sky above Black Wind Village.

Hu Biao, the second-in-command, lay on the hard bed, his body so weak it felt as if his bones had been removed.

The injuries from the beating the day before yesterday hadn't fully healed, and yesterday, because of Tao'er's food, he almost had his internal organs ruptured.

At this moment, he gritted his teeth, feeling utterly powerless. The pain in his body seemed to be a reminder of how that pretty little cook had brought him to this state.

"Er Gouzi..." he growled at the door, his voice hoarse like a broken bellows.

Er Gouzi immediately ran in, "Second Master, do you need a drink of water or do you need to use the restroom?"

The second-in-command has been in a particularly bad mood these past few days, often throwing things and cursing, so he has to be careful to serve him.

"Go and call that fat pig Chef Wang over here."

Hu Biao said sternly.

"Yes, Second Master, I'll go right away."

"Wait, don't let anyone else see..."

"I understand!"

After a short while, Er Gouzi brought Chef Wang over.

"Chef Wang, come in. The second-in-command is waiting for you inside. I'll guard the door outside."

After Er Gouzi finished speaking, he turned around and walked out.

Chef Wang hunched over as he pushed open the door, cold sweat already beading on his forehead.

His heart was pounding; he had no idea why the second-in-command had summoned him.

But he had a vague feeling that it was because he had messed up the last time that the second-in-command had called him in to scold him!

He was an old man in the village, and his family of three lived there. Later, he was bribed by the second-in-command.

He thus became the second-in-command's man, working for him.

"Second Master, you called me over because you need me for something."

Hu Biao sneered, "Give me your orders?"

What did I say last time?

I asked you to poison Zhang Dafei's food, and what happened?

He's lively and energetic, has a great appetite, and is doing very well!

I'm about to meet the King of Hell!

Chef Wang knelt down with a thud: "Second Master, please be aware that I did indeed administer the drug you gave me!"

Can……

But the boss is completely unharmed, I don't know what happened..."

He was completely bewildered and had no idea what was going on!

"Idiot!" Hu Biao grabbed the teacup from beside his pillow and smashed it. The porcelain shards shattered at Chef Wang's feet. "What else could it be?"

That brat must have found out!

You must have given yourself away somewhere, making her suspicious and causing her to switch the items.

Chef Wang trembled all over.

After being reminded by the second-in-command, Chef Wang suddenly realized what was going on.

No wonder the second-in-command got diarrhea after eating the food, while the first-in-command was perfectly fine.

"sorry………

I'm so stupid, it's all that little girl's fault for being too cunning. Otherwise, it would have been the boss who got diarrhea.

Then the head of the gang will punish her, and might even kick her off the mountain!

"It's all my fault for not being careful. I'll definitely be more careful next time."

Chef Wang quickly apologized.

Hu Biao sneered inwardly: This Chef Wang is really a fool. He still thinks he gave me croton powder, but he actually gave me poison.

On the surface, he obeyed his elder brother's orders and was very respectful, but how could he possibly remain the second-in-command forever?

His desire to find a woman to have a son was merely a way to make him obsessed with women and neglect the affairs of the village.

In this way, Tiger Head Village gradually fell into his hands.

However, he hid his thoughts very well, and no one knew them.

He now manages most of the affairs in Tiger Head Village, but because of this brat, he can only recuperate from his injuries.

There's also the leader Zhang Fei, who outwardly treats himself like a brother, yet allows a little girl to defecate and urinate on his head.

I bother!

They keep saying it's to shut up public opinion, what a load of bull!

However, for now, he can only swallow his anger and wait for the day...

Forget it, let's teach that brat a lesson first.

Let her know that Hu Biao is not someone to be trifled with!

Trying to pluck a tiger's tail is like asking for trouble.

"Alright, this isn't entirely your fault."

Chef Wang, I'm giving you a chance to redeem yourself.

Are you willing or not?

"Second Master, what are your orders?"

Hu Biao lowered his voice, his eyes flashing with malice, "Tonight, go and tie her up, put some aphrodisiac on her, and then lure that mute servant A Qi over."

You know what to do from here!

Chef Wang looked up abruptly, his face deathly pale: "Second Master, this..."

That won't do!

That little girl has a husband...

The head of the gang also valued her highly...

If the boss finds out about this, he probably won't let me off the hook...

Hu Biao sneered, "The boss's?"

If he really cared, he would have forced himself on her long ago!

She's just a cook; we can always find someone who knows how to cook to come up the mountain and cook for him next time.

Let me tell you, this brat has ruined my plans time and time again, made me lose face, and caused me to lose face in front of my brothers.

Since she doesn't want to have a child with my brother, I'll ruin her reputation.

I want to see if her scholar husband will still want her after she loses her reputation.

Let's see how she survives!

"But I'm still afraid of the boss finding out..."

You know the boss's temper; whoever doesn't follow the rules...

"With me here, what are you afraid of?"

If you don't do it, I'll have someone sell your wife and those two boys to the mines up north tomorrow.

I heard they're short-handed there; even five-year-olds can carry ore.

Hu Biao looked at Chef Wang with a sinister gaze.

Chef Wang slumped to the ground, his lips trembling, and finally nodded.

As night deepened, the mountain village fell into slumber.

Chef Wang, carrying a packet of medicinal powder, quietly crept to a secluded courtyard on the west side of the village.

That's where Tao'er and her family of three live.

Ah Qi was a mute boy who was captured on the same day as that little girl. He was responsible for chopping wood and carrying water every day, and he was a pitiful person!

Sigh, Chef Wang said, "Don't blame me, I had no choice!"

Chef Wang carefully hid behind the woodpile, his palms sweaty.

He thought of his wife's gentle face and his eldest son's chubby face.

He closed his eyes.

Around midnight, the door to the side courtyard creaked open.

Tao'er, wearing an old jacket and carrying a lantern, came out, seemingly heading to the outhouse.

The moonlight shone on her face, making her skin as white as a peeled egg, completely unlike a cook.

This little girl is really beautiful, much prettier than her wife.

No wonder the second-in-command has been targeting her; he probably wanted to take advantage of her even back at the foot of the mountain!

He figured she was probably rejected, which is why he got so angry and wanted to capture her and hand her over to the chief.

Why………

Being beautiful isn't always a good thing...

Little Peach Girl, please don't blame me, I had no choice in the matter!

If I don't do this, my wife and children will be lost.

The second-in-command was known throughout the village for his ruthlessness; he meant what he said.

Chef Wang muttered to himself.

With that thought in mind, he steeled himself and quickened his pace slightly.

Chef Wang held his breath, and as Tao'er approached the woodpile, he suddenly darted out, raising his right hand...

"Hmm..."