The people from Yushun Fishing Company arrived faster than Hua Zhi expected. The manager was polite but showed his dominance everywhere.
"Our boss said that it's rare for a guest like you to come to our small place, so we should treat you well. It's too unfair for you to live in this shabby inn. Our boss has already arranged a clean yard for you. Just follow me."
As he was about to call for people to salute, Yu Tao stepped sideways to block him. His height, which was more than half a head taller than his, made the steward take a step back, with a somewhat unpleasant look on his face. "The young lady must be from a big place, but as the old saying goes, a strong dragon cannot defeat a local snake. Although our place is small, there are a few people who should not be provoked. I advise the young lady not to force her way in."
Hua Zhi lowered her head and smiled. It was true. Without the protection of the Hua family, everyone would think she was easy to bully when she left the capital. Even people from such a small place wanted to step on her.
"Throw it out."
Without saying a word, Yu Tao grabbed the manager by the collar and threw him out. There was a loud bang, and the sound alone was enough to make people feel painful.
The steward yelled, "What are you still standing there for? Get on with it!"
It was simply a loss for Yu Tao to deal with these people with his skills. He kicked them one by one and sent them to accompany the manager.
The manager was a man of good sense after all. He didn't dare to shout anymore and was helped to run away.
Shaoyao was a little unhappy, "Huahua, why don't you let me do it?"
"Are you afraid that you won't have a chance? After beating up the dog owner, of course I have to step forward. Otherwise, where will I save face?" Hua Zhi pursed her lips slightly. "If I have to avoid even the people here, I will have to bow my head to anyone who can walk in the future."
Shaoyao grinned immediately, she was really holding it in.
Baoxia and Xu Ying borrowed the kitchen of the inn to cook. Worried that something might happen, Baoxia also prepared some extra dry food just in case.
Murakami usually had two meals a day, morning and evening. The shopkeeper walked around there intentionally or unintentionally. He swallowed his saliva when he smelled the fragrance. He was afraid and couldn't help wondering where these people came from. He was Yushun's manager before. How could he expect to let it go after beating Yushun's people
Tsk, when Yushun comes, maybe this good meal will be his. Thinking of this, the shopkeeper swallowed his saliva again.
Hua Zhi didn't wait for Xiaoliu. She left a portion of food for him and ate first.
There aren't so many rules outside. She and Shaoyao sit at the same table, and the others eat together at a small table next to them.
In a seaside town, the most abundant thing is of course seafood. Although Baoxia's cooking skills are not as good as Fudong's, the raw materials are much better. After boiling and adding a little salt, the seafood is so delicious that it makes people want to swallow it.
Shaoyao was so engrossed in eating that she no longer raised her head.
Suddenly, Yu Tao put down his bowl and walked to the window. Shaoyao was a step slower but also walked over quickly. Hua Zhi, sensing something was wrong, put down her chopsticks.
"There's someone following Xiaoliu, Yu Tao, go and cover their retreat."
Yu Tao pushed the window as high as possible without saying a word and jumped out. Shaoyao sneered, thinking that if the tiger didn't show its power, she would be considered a sick cat. He raised his hand, pinched four pills between his fingertips, and sent them out with a hidden force. The pills turned into foam and landed right on the heads of the pursuers. Yu Tao cooperated tacitly and kicked the group in front away and retreated into the inn.
The powder fluttered down and landed on people. Immediately, someone screamed, and then one scream after another. Hua Zhi walked to the window and saw those people rolling on the ground. Their faces, necks, and hands were all covered in blood. Even their heads were not spared. The people who were pulling their hair hard seemed to feel no pain at all and did not stop even after pulling out all the hair on their hands.
She didn't ask what kind of medicine it was or what the consequences would be. She just watched coldly, without any waves in her heart. Even if there was no Peony, she would never hold back against them. To show mercy to them would mean to end her own life.
The door was pushed open. Hua Zhi turned around and looked at the child who came trotting in, breathing slightly, but with no panic or fear in his eyes. This was a member of the Tian family. They didn't have to go through so many things and were naturally calmer than ordinary people.
"Are you hurt?"
The Sixth Prince shook his head. "As soon as they found out something was wrong, they ran away to protect me. Are they from Yushun Fishing Company?"
"I can't think of anyone else." Hua Zhi waved at him, "You haven't eaten yet, come and eat something to fill your stomach."
"… "
Not only the Sixth Prince, but even the guards who followed in all looked at the eldest girl, not knowing what to say for a moment. Shouldn't they find a way to solve this trouble first
"Cao Cao, I won't stop you this time, but no one can die." Hua Zhi walked over and pulled Xiao Liu to sit at the table, motioning Bao Xia to bring the food over. "I won't hurt him. Even if I have a deal with Wu Zheng, they will still try to make trouble in the future. This time, I will beat them so hard that they won't even dare to think about it in the future."
Shaoyao laughed and jumped out of the window. Except for Yu Tao, the other three guards followed immediately.
Hua Zhi stopped watching and picked up her chopsticks again to eat slowly. From time to time, she would order food for Xiao Liu, silently urging him to eat faster.
The Sixth Prince lowered his head and hid the smile in his eyes by eating. He just couldn't figure out how a family like the Hua family could raise someone like Sister Hua.
It was half an hour later when Shaoyao and the others came back. Shaoyao, who had gotten rid of her anger, was in high spirits and smiled so much that her eyebrows almost flew up. As soon as she came back, she asked Huazhi for credit, "We overturned that fishing company. Huahua, don't worry, he won't bother you anymore."
Wang Cheng glanced at Shaoyao secretly but didn't dare to expose her secrets. Not only had the fishing business been exposed, but it was unknown whether the owner of the fishing business was dead or alive. However, considering how obedient Shaoyao was in front of the eldest lady, if the eldest lady said that no one should die, then she should have left a trace.
They did not stop Shaoyao from going crazy. Who could have thought that people in such a small place could be so bad when they turned out to be bad? The twins were only eleven or twelve years old but they were abused into that state. With such a past, they would rather die even if they survived.
Seeing that Shaoyao was not going to mention it, Wang Cheng had to remind her, "The twins..."
Shaoyao's smile gradually cooled, "Let's end it."
Hua Zhi held Shaoyao's hand and looked at her quietly.
Shaoyao was silent for a long time before she said, "That black guy is not a human being. He tortured the brother and sister to pieces. It's better to die than to remember those things and suffer in life."
"It's not your turn to bear the debt of life. Leave them to..." Hua Zhi fell into a hoarse voice. A person's life is not long or short, but it is still several decades. With such a past, it is indeed better to die than to stay in this small place and endure day by day.
But you can't just watch someone die in front of you, Hua Zhi patted Shaoyao's hand and said, "Do your best. If you do your best, you will have a clear conscience."
"I knew it." Shaoyao muttered, but her eyes gradually warmed up. Didn't she know it a long time ago? Huahua was just like that.
ps: I had originally planned to write in detail about the part about Shaoyao cleaning up Yushun Fishing Shop, but when I was revising the text, I felt that it was actually unnecessary. A person whose name hasn't even appeared yet should not be written in so much detail. I feel so sorry for having to write more than a thousand words.