d, Nightingale didn't hesitate. She led her guards straight into the fray, clashing with Zhao's army that had just stormed in.At this moment, a black spherical object shot towards the ripples from the...Xing Laotou glanced at his wife bustling about in the kitchen, then pulled Lianyi into their bedroom and said in a low voice:

"Yo, what did you do this time How come you got such a high bonus Was it extra dangerous Did you get hurt"

"Dad, I'm fine. I just went and did someone's makeup, changing their appearance. It was very safe, with absolutely no risk."

Liàn yī said lightly, avoiding the heavy topic.

"Makeup What's that for"

It's when you are singing opera and painting the facial designs.

Ripple immediately explained.

"Oh! I remember one year when someone came to the village to perform opera. You followed them around for ages, wanting to learn how to sing. In the end, your mother had to drag you back by your ears. That's when you learned, wasn't it"

After thinking for a moment, Old Xing came up with a reasonable explanation.

Ripples brushed against the original owner's memory, indeed it had happened. He nodded and said:

"Well, that female master said I was very talented, but my mother disagrees."

"Those things you learned are not promising, look at how good you are now."

Elder Xing's thinking is traditional, he always thinks actors are low class.

"Dad, you're right. But this matter must be kept secret."

"I know, I'll keep this money for you until you get married."

Old Man Xing found a place to hide the deposit slip, and then Old Lady Xing called him for dinner. That's how the matter ended.

The ripples continued their usual classes, and the life with her roommates in the dormitory was also harmonious. It's just that she always felt that Hu Xingbang seemed to have not given up, still secretly watching her.

She rolled her eyes internally and continued to focus on her studies. The first year's curriculum was heavily theoretical, requiring a lot of memorization, and she certainly didn't have time for frivolous pursuits.

After a rain, the weather has gradually turned cooler. Ripples is preparing to take summer clothes home and change into long sleeves and long pants. On the weekend, she drove home alone.

Before she entered the pharmaceutical factory's family courtyard, she was stopped by a few shady-looking individuals. Ripples frowned, scanning her surroundings but found no one else. People in the distance saw her and avoided her as well, apparently unwilling to get involved.

Who are you What do you want to do

The ripples asked.

"Guys, I don't really have any other plans. I just want to get to know you."

A young man with long hair covering his eyes whistled and said with a lecherous smile.

"But I don't want to know you. You don't look like good people."

The ripples pretended to be innocent.

"Who said we are not good people, their dog eyes must be blind!"

One of the younger men shouted.

"Is it true"

"Of course it's true, our Brother Niu is a well-known figure in this area."

Someone immediately praised.

"Well then, let's get to know each other!"

Ripple nodded and then extended her hand, smiling broadly as she introduced herself.

"My name is Xing Lianyi, I am a university student, and I'm happy to meet you."

Niujī, seeing Lián Yī's mannerisms, felt quite proud of himself. He considered himself suave and nonchalantly flicked his forehead-length hair aside. Quickly extending his paw, he grasped Lián Yī's hand and grinned, revealing a mouthful of earthy yellow teeth as he introduced himself:

"My name is Niu Ji, I'm the son of the logistics manager at a pharmaceutical factory, ouch!"

Niujie's remaining words were drowned out by his own cries. He felt that he wasn't holding a young girl's soft hand, but an iron clamp, and the other party was increasing their force little by little, giving him a feeling of unbearable pain.

"Oh, so you're the director's son. No wonder you're so arrogant. Does your father know that you bully people outside using his power"

"Don't...don't... big sister...be gentle, ah!!!"

The ripples intensified, and his face, somewhat sullen, said:

"Am I that old You call me big sister! Well!!"

That “um” was drawn out so long that Niu Ji felt his hand was about to be crushed. He immediately changed his words:

"Miss... Ah!!!"

"My family has been poor for three generations, so this label doesn't fit me."

Ripples held onto Niuji's hand, slowly tightening his grip. The other man was now in so much pain that he was half-kneeling on the ground. His subordinates behind him were taken aback by this turn of events and didn't react in time, missing their chance to save their boss.

"Xing... Xing Tong, please spare me!"

Niu Ji cried out in pain, his face contorted in agony. He immediately begged for mercy.

"Tsk, you really are something. Aren't you the one who wanted to get to know me What with all this begging for mercy talk, it sounds like I've wronged you."

Liàn Yī sighed.

"Let go of our Brother Niu!"

The younger brothers reacted immediately, rushing towards the ripples to save their boss. However, before they could reach the ripples, they were kicked to the ground by several kicks and each clutched their stomach in pain.

While Li Yan was dealing with the small thugs, she didn't let go of Niu Ji's hand.

"Xing Tong, I was wrong. I don't want to know you anymore!"

Niuji was about to cry. He never expected that the seemingly delicate girl would have such great strength. He was wrong; he shouldn't have harassed her just because she was from out of town. Now, he had gotten himself into trouble.

"Don't say that! We already know each other's names, we're friends now. How can you say you don't want to be friends anymore I'm a little hurt!"

The ripples continued, she wouldn't let this filthy scoundrel get away with it. If she were an ordinary girl, she would have swallowed this loss this time.

In this era, a girl's reputation was very important. The environment forced her to be so, and she couldn't change it. After the rumors about her and Li Xiangjun spread, she decisively chose to retake her studies in the county town, trying to stay as far away from Fuyuan Village as possible.

"I was wrong, please let me go!"

Niu Ji really cried out in pain, he's never suffered such a loss from childhood to adulthood.

The ripple landed a blow to the opponent's jaw, dragging them into a dead corner. He patted their face with malice and said:

"Hey Brother Niu, I just learned a new move called "Splitting Tendons and Breaking Bones," and I'm looking for someone to test it out. Since we're friends, you'd definitely be willing to help me out, right If you don't answer, I'll take that as a yes."

With the ripple finished talking to herself, she looked at Niujie who was using his other hand to prop up his chin. She then proceeded to remove all the bones she could from him. As he cried out in pain, she put them back in.

"Cow Brother, you're really awesome. As soon as I started playing, I could feel where my problem was. Let me practice again."

Niuji was truly terrified this time. Lianyi looked at him with disgust, covering her nose before grabbing the back of his collar and throwing him back to his group of subordinates.

At this moment, the eyes of these hooligans all changed when they looked at Lian'ri. Lian'ri flicked nonexistent dust from the corner of her clothes and smiled sweetly at Niuji:

"Brother Niu, it's nice to meet you today. I'll take a vacation next week and come play with you again. Shall we still meet here"

"Oh..."

Niu Jituo stroked his chin, which still hadn't settled back into place. He couldn't speak.

"Look at my memory, how could I forget."

Ripple said with annoyance, then stepped forward and pushed, pushing Bullji's dislocated jaw back in.

"Old Niu, don't forget our promise. If you come back next week and I don't see you, humph!"

"I... remembered."

Niu Ji's dejected response.

Liàn Yī just then satisfiedly lifted her backpack and walked away, but only glanced at the direction of the corner as she left.ounted the money nimbly, recording everything in her ledger. Once she had it all tallied, she finally spoke:"Father and mother, what did elder brother and the others say"Mr. Xing's face was still calm...