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Chapter 18: Zhao Siyi Gets a Beating
Chapter 18: Zhao Siyi Gets a Beating
There were two bags each of rice and flour, two buckets of oil, salt, sauce, and all sorts of condiments. In addition, there was also a kettle and two thermoses.
Lu Jiajin explained, "We were in a hurry yesterday and didn't buy everything we needed. Today, I specifically wrote down the things we need to buy, but there may still be something missing. If anything is missing, just make a list for me."
"Okay," replied Ma Lili.
After they finished unloading and arranging everything in the kitchen, Ma Lili took off her apron and dusted herself off. "Xinxin, Xiaofeng will cry if she doesn't see me tonight, so I'll head back now. I'll bring those two rascals over during the weekend."
This visit was not only to check in on Jiaxin but also to familiarize herself with the place.
"Okay," Lu Jiajin agreed.
Before leaving, Lu Jiajin asked Lu Jiaxin about something: "Regarding the incident with the human traffickers, your brother-in-law suggested that you report it to the police."
He personally felt that reporting it would be pointless, as there had been many trafficking cases in recent years with no resolution. He didn't think that Lu Jiaxin's case would be any different.
Lu Jiaxin, who had been busy and pre-occupied these past few days, had forgotten about it: "I'll go first thing in the morning."
"Then I'll take the day off tomorrow to accompany you," Lu Jiajin offered.
Lu Jiaxin didn't want to trouble him further: "Fifth Brother, you still have work. Taking repeated leave might cause issues. Tomorrow, Xue Mao will accompany me, so you don't have to worry."
"Alright then. If there's anything, just give me or your brother-in-law a call," Lu Jiajin said.
As the couple was about to leave, Ma Lili raised the snacks in her hand, which Lu Jiaxin had insisted she take: "I used to hear people say that adversity promotes growth, and now it seems that old saying is absolutely true."
In the past, when she visited San-uncle's family, this child would only greet her briefly. Today, not only did she welcome her warmly, but she also thought to consider the two children.
Lu Jiajin sighed, "I'd rather she be like she used to be."
Ma Lili shot him a disdainful look: "Still like she used to be? Eventually, she would have been devoured alive by that Ding woman and her daughter. Now that she's become more assertive and knows how to fight for her own interests, that mother-daughter pair won't be able to scheme against her anymore."
Lu Jiajin had to admit that she had a point.
The next day, the siblings went to the police station to report the incident. After making a statement, they headed home. Just as they were about to step inside, loud banging sounds echoed from outside.
Just from the sound of it, they knew the visitor wasn't friendly.
Before Lu Jiaxin could guess who it was, a familiar voice from her memories rang out: "Lu Jiaxin, get out here! You ran away from home and got targeted by human traffickers, yet you dared to spread rumors that I was the one who did it. Lu Jiaxin, how could you be so venomous?"
Lu Jiaxin couldn't help but laugh at the irony. She had been so busy these past few days that she hadn't given Zhao Siyu a second thought, and now the girl had shown up at her doorstep. She picked up a thick stick from the doorway and, as soon as Xue Mao opened the door, she swung it at the person outside.
"Ah..."
Zhao Siyu let out a painful cry and was about to retort, but upon seeing the fierce look on Lu Jiaxin's face, she turned and ran in fear.
Unfortunately for her, she wasn't fast enough, and soon felt a stinging pain on her back from another blow.
Initially, Lu Jiaxin hadn't planned on teaching Zhao Siyu a lesson, but now that the girl had come to her, she wasn't about to let her off the hook. Murder was a crime, but giving her a good beating and collecting some interest on what she was owed was certainly within bounds.
As long as she didn't kill her, even if Zhao Siyu went to the police, at most it would be considered a domestic dispute, and it would eventually blow over.
After receiving three solid blows, Zhao Siyu was terrified out of her wits. As she ran, she screamed at the top of her lungs: "Murder! Help, someone help me..."
It was the time when the young people were off to work, and the elders were out buying groceries, so the alley was deserted. However, her cries for help did attract attention, and just as she was about to be struck again, several people came rushing from the mouth of the alley.
Zhao Siyu darted towards them and hid behind a woman carrying a basket of vegetables. Sobbing, she pointed at Lu Jiaxin and pleaded: "Big sister, she's trying to beat me to death! Please, help me..."
A middle-aged man blocked Lu Jiaxin's path, kindly advising, "Miss, let's sit down and talk things through. If you cause a scene and someone gets hurt, the police will arrest you."
Lu Jiaxin pointed at Zhao Siyu with the stick in her hand and said sternly, "She's my step-sister. Not long ago, she stole my fiance. Then her mother spiked my food, causing me to fail the college entrance exam. After all the harm they've done to me, they're still not satisfied. They even hired human traffickers to kidnap me. Luckily, I managed to escape, but my father refused to stand up for me. I had no choice but to move out, and yet they still won't leave me alone, showing up at my doorstep..."
Auntie Wang, who hated homewreckers with a passion, interrupted before Lu Jiaxin could finish, grabbing Zhao Siyu by the shoulder and pushing her forward. "Hit her! Hit her hard, just don't kill her."
Zhao Siyu was terrified out of her wits. "Auntie, I didn't do those things. She's slandering me!"
Lu Jiaxin wasn't about to let this opportunity slip by and swung the stick hard, landing a blow on Zhao Siyu's body, causing her to wail in pain.
Uncle Pan, caught off guard by Auntie Wang's unexpected move, didn't react in time. However, when Lu Jiaxin attempted to strike again, he quickly stepped forward to stop her.
Frustrated that she couldn't hit Zhao Siyu, Lu Jiaxin said through tears, "You hugged and kissed Fan Yinuo, stopping just short of sharing a bed. How dare you say I'm slandering you!"
Auntie Wang spat at Zhao Siyu, adding fuel to the fire. "Dressed up like a little hussy, you're clearly not a decent girl. Starting your scheming ways at such a young age, it's obvious it runs in the family."
Zhao Siyu, covered in spit, passed out from a combination of shock and anger.
Uncle Pan, seeing her state, turned to Lu Jiaxin. "You've beaten her badly. Come with me to take this young lady to the hospital!"
Auntie Wang, whose surname was Wang, spoke up. "Hospital? A vixen like this deserves to be beaten to death. Da Pan, I advise you not to get involved."
Da Pan sighed in helplessness. "Auntie Wang, if someone dies in the alley, will you dare to step out of your house at night?"
Turning to Lu Jiaxin, he continued, "No matter how wrong she might be, you shouldn't have hit her so harshly. If something serious happens, you'll have to pay with your life."
Lu Jiaxin replied stubbornly, "If she dies, I'll give my life in exchange. When she wakes up, tell her that if she dares to come again, I'll beat her so badly her own mother won't recognize her."
After saying this, she left with Xue Mao.
Da Pan called out to her retreating figure, "If you don't send her to the hospital and the police come, you'll be in even more trouble!"
Lu Jiaxin was fearless. "Then go ahead and call the police! Let the officers judge whether she deserves this beating or not."
With that, she hummed a tune as she walked home.
Da Pan had wanted Auntie Wang to help send Zhao Siyu to the hospital, but Auntie Wang just huffed and walked away with her basket of vegetables. Left with no choice, Da Pan had to take Zhao Siyu to the hospital by himself.
Back at home, Xue Mao expressed his concern. "Sister, let's call your eldest brother and fifth brother. If she comes looking for trouble, we'll have backup."
Lu Jiaxin wasn't the least bit afraid of Ding Jing. "I hope she comes. I'll make sure everyone in the alley knows her true colors."
She had learned martial arts since she was young and knew exactly where to hit without causing serious injury. Today's beating would cause Zhao Siyu immense pain but wouldn't leave any permanent damage. Compared to what her previous self had endured, this was child's play.
(End of Chapter)
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