Chapter 58: Injustice
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I sat in my seat on the high-speed train, looking out the window, watching the fleeting scenery like a galloping horse. In just a few days, my life has changed so drastically, experiencing unimaginable darkness, and I have come to understand human greed and desire. I have also deeply fallen into this whirlpool.
After getting off the car, I took a taxi with Wang Gui to the hospital. On the way, I asked Wang Gui, "Have you ever thought about becoming the boss?"
Wang Gui looked at me and said, "Fei Ge, don't laugh at me. Do I look like I'm fit to be the boss?"Please provide the text you would like to have translated.
I looked out the window and said, "Opportunities are fought for. I give it to you, if you don't want it, then forget it."
Wang Gui was silent for a moment, then said, "Fei Ge, you are my boss. Whatever you ask me to do, I will do it."
I smiled and said, "Qian Guang gave me the rights to run three bars. It's not like the past anymore; running bars is very profitable and safe now. However, I need you to understand that it's not just about running bars. I don't want to be in a situation where someone can just drag me around with a knife. I don't want to be trampled on by others whenever they please. I'm not looking to deal with others; I just want to protect myself."
Wang Gui nodded and didn't say anything. I knew that although Wang Gui looked like a thug, he understood what he needed to in his heart. Moreover, he was more ruthless than I was. For some matters, it was better to leave them to him than to handle them myself. So, I was very glad that I saved Wang Gui back then.
After getting out of the car, I looked at the hospital and went to find my mother's ward. When I arrived at the ward, I saw Xuanling tidying up, while my mother was sitting on the edge of the bed, chatting with Xuanling. When Xuanling saw me, she happily ran over. She originally wanted to hug me, but seeing my mother there, she didn't have the heart to.
"You've returned..." Xuan Ling said.
I nodded, but when I saw the bruise on my mom's face, I asked, "Mom, what happened to you?"
"Not much, I accidentally bumped into a pillar, it's nothing serious. Xuanling is a careful girl, she insisted on staying in the hospital... Don't worry."
I listened to my mom's words, but I didn't believe them at all. I looked at Cheng Na, who was standing to the side with a cold face, and she said, "How could you accidentally bump into a pillar? That pillar must be huge, Auntie, why don't you just tell the truth?"
My mom heard it, gave an awkward laugh, and said, "Little girl, that pillar is indeed quite big, but it's nothing, nothing at all. Didn't I just get discharged from the hospital?"Walk back home, go home, all of you, I'll make you something delicious.
My mom was anxious to be discharged from the hospital and asked me to carry her things. I knew she didn't want to say much, so I didn't ask any more questions. I just carried her things and went out. Xuanling was supporting my mom. I was very happy; she didn't mind my mom and took good care of her, which relieved me of a lot of worries.
I was walking with Cheng Na, and I asked, "What's wrong with my mom?"
Cheng Na sarcastically said, "You, the good son, don't even know. How would I know?"
I got a bit angry when I heard that. Cheng Na really has a bad mouth and a stubborn temper. I said, "I have something to do, something important..."
"What's more righteous than your own mother being bullied?" Cheng Na retorted to me.
Her words made me realize immediately that my mom definitely didn't crash on her own. I asked, "Who?"
Cheng Na glared at me and said, "Your mom threatened me, told me not to say anything. I swear, whoever talks is a little dog. You can guess for yourself, anyway, there are only a few people."
After she finished speaking, she ran after them. I suddenly found it a bit funny; Cheng Na really is quite straightforward. But her words made me realize that the ones who bullied my mom must be Huang Qin or Zeng Hong. However, my mom didn't let them say anything. I know my mom means well.
We returned home; I say home, but it's actually my uncle's house. Once we got there, my mom was in her little room, washing fruit and bringing out pastries, making Xu Ling feel quite embarrassed.
I threw the pastry to Wang Gui, and he leaned against the door like a wooden man. This part was quite good.
My mom was talking to Xuan Ling and then looked at me. Suddenly, she came over, pulled me down to sit, and seriously asked, "Where have you been all these days? Did you go gambling on stones?"
I felt a bit scared listening to that, so I said, "No, I got into some trouble at school, and I'm just hiding out for a while."
My mom got even angrier when she heard that. She said, "You don't study properly, and you get into trouble? Do you know how much I worry about you? A mother worries when her child is a thousand miles away. You have no idea how I've been sleeping these past few days. You left without a word. Did you ever consider my feelings? You're really unfilial..."
My mom started crying as she spoke, and Xuan Ling looked particularly distressed, self-reproachfully saying, "Auntie, it's all my fault. Zhao Fei got into a fight with someone because of me. It's all my fault. I'm sorry..."
"Xuanling, you're too stubborn, aren't you? Just look at how much you've suffered!" Cheng Na said angrily, taking off Xuanling's hat, startling her.
Cheng Na said, "He got himself into trouble, causing you to get your head shaved. Isn't it only right for him to fight for you?"
Xuanling felt very embarrassed and hurriedly put on the hat. My mom looked at Xuanling's hair and felt very sorry, saying, "In this hot weather, I told you to wear a hat for what, it turns out it's your hair. Zhao Fei, why do you have to cause trouble? Look at how you've gotten Xuanling into trouble, really... Xuanling, don't worry, Zhao Fei will definitely not mistreat you in the future. If he dares
Xuan Ling wiped her tears, glared at me, and said, "Auntie said it, don't blame me..."
I swallowed hard, really moved. My mom said, "You all sit down, I'll make you some food. Zhao Fei, keep them company."
My mom said that and then left. After I saw her leave, I sat down and asked, "Did Zeng Hong and Huang Qin bully my mom?"
Xuanling looked at me, shook her head, and said, "Auntie won't let me say."
But even though Xuanling didn't say anything, she kept nodding, which was a roundabout way of telling me, right? Seeing Xuanling nodding, I felt furious inside. Zeng Hong, Huang Qin, you two really don't fear death, huh? Damn it, how can I erase you from my life so you won't bother me anymore?
I stood up, walked out with Huang Qin, and squatted down outside the wall. Wang Gui lit a cigarette. I stared irritably at the distant pile of grass and said, "Can we contact someone? We need our own people."
Wang Gui said, "How much do you want?"
I said, "At least four or five, right? They need to be able to fight and take action."
Wang Gui said, "Fei Ge, why not ask Qian Laowu?"
I said, "We can't always rely on him. I don't want the people from Ruili to have any connections with those from Kunming. Do you understand the line between Chu River and Han Border?"The world over there is too dark, and I don't want the filth to taint my world, so I need my own people.
Wang Gui rolled his eyes and said, "Yeah, a few. When I was in middle school, I had a few good friends. One of them was in the army and just got discharged. The other day, you gave me 100,000 yuan, and I took him out for a good time. I was just showing off to make him envious. I can arrange to meet him and talk."
"Soldier? Are you willing to work with me?" I asked.
Wang Gui chuckled and said, "He just resigned from the security industry. After retiring, they transferred him to a security guard position. He said he didn't train hard for seven or eight years just to be a watchdog. I think that's fair."
I nodded and said, "Alright, call him over. As long as he's willing to come with me, he won't be at a loss."
Wang Gui nodded and went to make a call. I squatted on the ground and suddenly heard a commotion.
"How could you kill my chicken? Are you even being reasonable? You already eat, drink, and stay here for free, and now you even steal my chicken?"
"Sister-in-law, isn't it just a chicken?"Today we have guests, Fei's girlfriend, I need to treat her well...
I heard my mom's voice and my aunt's, so I stood up and walked towards the yard. I saw my mom plucking chicken feathers, and my aunt standing beside her with her hands on her hips, her face livid with anger.
"What the hell? Your son's girlfriend came over, and you killed my family's chicken? Why the hell would you do that?"Did you tell me before?Taking without asking is just like being a thief, you little chicken thief.Aunt pointed at Mom and scolded her fiercely.
I couldn't stand it any longer, so I walked over. I saw my mom stand up, hurriedly took out money from her pocket, and said, "Sister-in-law, I'm sorry, I'm really sorry, please take this money..."
Aunt snatched the money away and threw it in my mother's face, completely losing her temper. She pointed at my mother and scolded, "A married daughter is like spilled water. Your husband died, and you still have the face to come back?"If I were you, I would have died out there. You come back and don't even live properly, and instead, you steal and cheat. What can you do with this little money?These are local chickens, there are hundreds of them!Are you sending beggars away?Please provide the text you would like to have translated.
I was really annoyed when I heard that. I walked over, and just as I was about to say something, my mom pulled me back and said, "You go inside, don't say anything."
I was really furious. I glared at my aunt, who didn't give me a good look. She said, "What are you looking at, want to hit me? I knew you were an ungrateful person. I took you in out of kindness, and you still want to hit, scold, and steal? Are you even human?"
I was so angry that my stomach hurt, and I said, "Can you please make some sense?"
My aunt started throwing a tantrum, saying, "Reason? The reason is that you owe us money, and you still eat and drink for free and steal things, right? Just look at yourself!"
I really wanted to slap my aunt twice, but my mom pushed me into the house and said, "Don't come out. If you come out, you're not my son. Go inside..."
I watched my mom cry, and I knew she felt wronged, but she had to endure it. After all, we were living under someone else's roof.I can't let her feel stifled, so I had no choice but to go inside with my head down and close the door.
But I could still hear my aunt's scolding, and I swallowed a bitter pill. No, I couldn't let my mom be treated like this anymore. I had to take her out of there. Once a daughter is married off, she's like water that's been poured out—no matter how close you were to your family before, once you're married, you're someone else's daughter. When you go back to your parents' house, you're never welcomed. That's how it is in Yunnan. I've made up my mind; I need to buy a house. No matter how big or small, I
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