Stunning Dragon Wife
Chapter 383 - 382: Public Outrage

Chapter 383: Chapter 382: Public Outrage

"Ah!"

Zhang Ercai screamed in terror.

The cigarette fell from Daming’s hand to the ground.

Tao Qian hid in fright against Wu Biao’s body.

But the knife did not truly strike Zhang Ercai’s hand; instead, it stabbed deep into the tabletop.

"My God."

Zhang Ercai, still in shock, sat down on the ground with a thump.

"If you dare to make a move again, I’ll cripple you," Zhang Xiaoshan said coldly as he glanced at Zhang Ercai.

Zhang Ercai wet his pants on the spot.

"Village chief, you must stand up for me!"

Knowing his own disadvantage compared to Zhang Xiaoshan, he could only seek help from Daming.

Startled, Daming finally came to his senses, picked up a cup of water to hide his embarrassment, and said to Zhang Xiaoshan,

"Little Shan, you said we can talk things out, what do you mean by resorting to violence?"

Zhang Xiaoshan replied,

"It seems it was Zhang Ercai who initiated the attack, and I was just defending myself. Are you suggesting that I should not retaliate and just let Zhang Ercai beat me while I crouch on the ground?"

"When did I say that?"

Daming became agitated.

"Then why didn’t you speak up when Zhang Ercai attacked just now?"

"Enough, I won’t waste words with you. I called you here for something serious. Someone has accused you of stealing Zhang Ercai’s wife. What do you say to that?" Daming cut to the chase.

This was finally a chance to deal with Zhang Xiaoshan; he was determined to establish his authority today.

"Who said that?" Zhang Xiaoshan countered.

Daming glanced in Tao Qian’s direction.

Tao Qian drew back timidly.

Wu Biao immediately rebuked her,

"At home you spoke well, didn’t you? With my uncle here, what can he do to you?"

Zhang Xiaoshan looked deeply at Wu Biao.

"Wu Biao, Wu Biao, you took quite a bit of my money during our last gambling session. Have you forgotten all favors already?"

Wu Biao said defiantly,

"One thing does not relate to another. Helping a woman to escape is a serious matter in this village. If anyone dares to do that, even if it’s my own father, I’d chop him up."

The villagers outside also began shouting,

"Exactly, whoever dares to break this village rule, we’ll fight them to the death."

"We absolutely cannot let them off easily."

Zhang Xiaoshan felt his scalp go numb as he looked at the situation.

The wrath of the crowd is hard to quell.

Now, the entire village was provoked.

If this matter wasn’t handled properly, even his ancestor’s graves could be at risk.

Damn, Tao Qian, this woman is truly vile.

"I can understand everyone’s feelings. My thoughts are the same as yours; the village rules cannot be broken, but why vent your anger on me?"

"Did you see me take that woman away?"

With this question, everyone fell silent.

Zhang Xiaoshan then asked Daming,

"Uncle Daming, did you see it?"

Daming immediately shook his head.

"Wu Biao, did you see it?"

Wu Biao also shook his head.

"Did anyone see me take that woman away? Nobody saw it, so why are you accusing me?"

Zhang Xiaoshan claimed his stance confidently.

At this moment, sticking to his guns was the only way out.

Daming, seeing the situation was under Zhang Xiaoshan’s control, immediately felt displeased.

"Hey, Wu Biao, what’s wrong with your woman?"

Wu Biao immediately glared at Tao Qian with irritation,

"Little bitch, you better clarify yourself, or you’ll regret it today."

"I..."

Tao Qian stepped forward.

Her eyes darted briefly towards Zhang Xiaoshan.

Seeing Zhang Xiaoshan calm and composed, she grew more panicked.

Zhang Xiaoshan was a local, and she was an outsider. Could she really compete with him?

Besides, if she tried to escape, having offended Zhang Xiaoshan, would she still stand a chance?

Also, with all this commotion, the village would surely tighten its control over outsider women in the future.

Sigh, she sighed softly, regretting making such a big deal out of it.

But thinking of how Zhang Xiaoshan had rescued two women before yet always delayed her, she felt extremely emotional.

And at this point, it seemed there was no turning back.

"Speak out what you know."

"Slap."

Daming slammed his hand on the table fiercely, urging Tao Qian impatiently.

Today he had to settle Zhang Xiaoshan by leveraging the power of the entire village.

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