"Hey, is that right? From now on, no matter in front of whom, you call 'brother-in-law'. If you satisfy with that, I'll take care of the matter about getting a wife for you," Lin Tian said as he patted his chest, assuring He Dong.
"Brother-in-law," He Dong shouted, giggling foolishly.
At this mont, He Qianqian walked out and called, "Ti to eat, ti to eat. Little bro, what are you laughing at? What are you talking about that's so fun?"
He Dong was too embarrassed to discuss the matter of finding a wife with He Qianqian, so he avoided her question, saying, "Brother-in-law, you guys go ahead and talk, I'll go fetch so water for you to wash your hands."
He Qianqian was stunned, her eyes wide as she asked Lin Tian, "What did he just call you?"
"Brother-in-law," Lin Tian replied nonchalantly, getting up to go have a al.
He Qianqian grabbed Lin Tian, looked at him annoyed, and demanded, "Tell , did you do sothing sneaky? Otherwise, why would my little brother call you brother-in-law?"
Lin Tian looked innocent, "Heavens above, Earth below, I'm wronged! Your brother just thinks we're a perfect match, so he started calling 'brother-in-law' ahead of ti. This just shows your brother has good taste. Of course, it's also because I'm so outstanding that I have conquered your brother."
He Qianqian knew exactly what kind of person her younger brother was. Pinching the small dimple on Lin Tian's chest, she warned, "Let tell you, my little brother is only sixteen. You're not allowed to lead him astray."
"Ow, ow, ow, pick another spot to pinch, what will you have left to pinch if you damage that?" Lin Tian struggled away, finally out of He Qianqian's clutches, his dimple pinched purple, and it hurt a lot.
The four of them sat around one table. The mother-in-law couldn't help but grill Lin Tian thoroughly, while the father-in-law kept piling food onto Lin Tian's plate. He Dong kept calling him 'brother-in-law,' making Lin Tian feel embarrassed. He Qianqian's face turned even redder, but fortunately, her parents didn't oppose He Dong calling Lin Tian 'brother-in-law,' which ant that Lin Tian had passed all the tests presented by his mother-in-law and father-in-law.
The weather in September was very hot. The father-in-law was very happy today, having drunk quite a bit, and was sweating profusely, so he took off his jacket.
"Co on, Lin Tian, let's have another drink," the father-in-law lifted his glass.
Lin Tian also raised his glass and drank deeply.
Unintentionally, He Qianqian saw a red mark on her father's back.
The mark extended from his shoulder to his lower back, looking like it was made by a stick, with a heavy blow that even left bruises.
"Dad, what happened to your back?" He Qianqian pointed to the red mark on He Wenqing's back and asked.
"Oh, I had a little fall," replied He Wenqing, his face looking slightly pained, as he quickly put his clothes back on.
"Yeah, your dad fell off his bicycle by accident. It's nothing, just apply so Potion and it'll be fine," Xu Liping also said hastily.
"It was that bastard Shi Tian..." He Dong began indignantly, but he was cut off halfway by He Wenqing.
"It's nothing, I'm fine. Today is a joyous day for our family, so let's eat and drink more."
Neither He Qianqian nor Lin Tian believed it, there had to be sothing going on.
"He Dong, if you're a man, just speak the truth. What happened? Your brother-in-law will back you up. If you don't speak up, you'll be bullied for the rest of your life. Do you want to be a coward forever?" Lin Tian said.
He Dong stood up, looking at Lin Tian with a mix of timidity, anger, and the beginnings of tears in his eyes.
"It was done by that Shi Tian, he's a shaless beast."
"He chased after my sister in high school and after she rejected him, he harbored a grudge. Later, he made so money by being a lackey for others and ca back to chase my sister again. She rejected him once more, which led him to try and force himself on her."
"My sister was forced to leave Yunhai. Shi Tian couldn't get her, so he took out his anger on us. When I was taking the middle school exams, I could have gotten into our high school, but because of Shi Tian's interference, I dropped out and started working as a laborer at a quarry."
"Over the past year, Shi Tian would co to our house every so often to make trouble, demanding that we hand over my sister. He even hit us. The scars on my father's body are from when Shi Tian hit him three days ago, and I have so too."
After speaking, He Dong lifted his own shirt, revealing scars upon scars, which, if Lin Tian wasn't wrong, looked like they had been made with a whip or branches.
As he talked, tears welled up in He Dong's eyes, full of grievances and indignation.
"Brother, Dad, Mom, it's all my fault. I've brought you all suffering," He Qianqian sobbed, clinging to He Wenqing's embrace.
"Sigh," He Wenqing let out a sigh, stroking He Qianqian's hair, "It's alright, everyone is fine. Don't worry about us. In a few years, when your brother grows up, he can go out and work. You don't need to worry about mom and dad. Shi Tian can't do anything to us. His family has a big business and many hands; we can't afford to provoke them, but things will get better."
Lin Tian felt a twinge of heartache hearing He Wenqing's words. Is this what life was like for honest people? To endure and submit when they et a villain, as if there's no law left in this world, as if honest people can't even survive.
To think that Shi Tian was such an evil ruffian, bullying his own wife's family, ant he was now on Lin Tian's hit list.
"Hello, is anybody ho? Qianqian, are you there? I've missed you, I've brought you so tasty treats," a sleazy voice ca from outside.
"It's Shi Tian," He Dong said angrily, grabbing a mop handle and rushing out.
"It's really too much, on such a joyous day he still cos to bother us; he just won't let us live in peace," the mother-in-law said tremblingly.
He Dong, wielding the mop handle, blocked Shi Tian at the door, but He Dong didn't care a jot, looking at Shi Tian with contempt.
He Wenqing rushed out, teeth clenched, "What are you doing here again? I've told you, Qianqian isn't ho."
"Father-in-law," Shi Tian shalessly called out, "don't lie to . I saw Qianqian at the entrance of the village. You're not that young anymore, how can you lie without blushing or panting?"
After speaking, Shi Tian tossed the gift he brought in front of He Wenqing, all kinds of supplents, and honestly, Shi Tian had really splurged this ti, buying things like bird's nest and shark fins. These few boxes of gifts were worth at least five thousand Yuan.
He tossed the gifts in front of He Wenqing and said arrogantly, "Eat up, I guarantee you've never tasted these things in your life. But don't worry, as long as you let your daughter marry , I promise you'll live in luxury, with unlimited bird's nest and shark fins."
"Qianqian, where are you? Co out and see your second brother, I've missed you so much," Shi Tian shouted arrogantly, his eyes showing a hint of lechery.
"Stop shouting. It doesn't matter if you give our family this crap; even if you bought all of Huaxia, my sister wouldn't marry scum like you," He Dong roared, wielding the mop handle.
"What does a **** like you know," Shi Tian pointed at He Dong and said, "If you had any sense, you'd persuade your sister to marry . By marrying , your whole family would be blessed. Take you, for example; your family is so poor, and you earn so little each month. With no looks and no education, which girl would want you? You'd be a bachelor for life."
At this mont, Xu Liping also rushed out, shouting, "Shi Tian, you've got Zhang Li already. Why are you still pestering our Qianqian? This is a cri. I'll call the police on you."
"Call the police, haha, in this area, I'm the law, police are useless. Don't believe , go ahead and call them."
Shi Tian said arrogantly, and Xu Liping had no coback; he was stating the facts.
"Hand over Qianqian quickly. As for that woman Zhang Li, I've grown tired of her. As long as Qianqian is with , I'll check the goods, and I might consider divorcing Zhang Li, letting Qianqian be my wife. I'm telling you, this is the most sincerity I can offer. Even if Qianqian divorces later, I'll give her a big sum of money, you won't lose out."
"Bastard," even the usually ek He Dong couldn't take it anymore and yelled, "What the hell do you think my sister is?"
Shi Tian twisted his mouth and said, "Who do you think your sister is? I chased her in high school, but she thought I was too poor. Isn't running off to the big city just about finding a rich man to latch onto?"
"What the hell are you saying? I'll kill you," He Dong bellowed, lifting the mop handle and swinging it hard at Shi Tian.
It was obvious He Dong had never fought before; he swung the mop handle righteously at Shi Tian, aiming to miss the head by ten centiters intentionally, targeting Shi Tian's shoulder instead. Anyone agile could have dodged it.
Shi Tian was adept as well, dodging the swing. The handle brushed past his body, and with a kick, he broke the mop handle. His fist flew out and landed a heavy blow on He Dong's chest. He Dong, in pain, quickly fell backward, landing on his bottom.
"Son, son...!" He Wenqing ran to He Dong's side in a panic and quickly helped him up.
He Wenqing pleaded with Shi Tian, "Shi Tian, I'm begging you, please let us go. Marriage must be consensual. Forcing Qianqian won't bring happiness."
"You old loser," Shi Tian lifted his foot and kicked He Wenqing in the stomach. He Wenqing clutched his belly and collapsed to the ground, coughing and vomiting bile.
"Don't spout all that crap to . Do you think I really want to spend my life with He Qianqian? If it wasn't for her looks, do you think I'd bother with her?"
"I'll tell you the truth; I'm after your daughter for a night of fun. If she's obedient and satisfies , makes comfortable, I'll give her a little extra money. If she's uncooperative, I'll beat her until she is. That includes all of you; if you dare defy , not only will I make your lives miserable, but you won't see a cent of my money."
"Shi Tian, you scoundrel, don't you dare insult . Get out now, or I'll knife you," He Qianqian ran out, furious, wielding a kitchen knife, and roared.
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