Farming World (3)

After resolving the issue of controlling the System, Qiu Qi finally had the leisure to examine the new world he was about to live in. If nothing unexpected happened, he estimated he would have to stay in this Star Net world for a very long time.

Although being confined within the network made him a little uncomfortable, he couldn't deny that the System's dimension technology was indeed highly developed. The simulation of this world was incredibly realistic, completely equivalent to a second world where one could live, perfectly aligning with his lofty ideal of living a leisurely life.

Rubbing his temples, Qiu Qi stepped out from behind the large banyan tree where he had been hiding.

In the distance.

The previous argument was still ongoing, but the situation was nearing its end. Unsurprisingly, his nominal grandmother was causing trouble with the female lead again.

Relying on her shamelessness and the favoritism of her relative, the Village Head, she held a slight advantage in this confrontation.

"...Alright, let's settle this. Your Chu family will give Old Lady Zhong three hundred wen for medicine. Auntie, please don't make a fuss anymore. If you're still not satisfied, then Dong Bai Zhuang cannot accommodate such a malicious person!"

Village Head Zhong Fu Shu had run out of patience, but in the end, he still gave face to his relative and helped out a little, handling the matter with a slight bias.

Three hundred wen was neither a lot nor a little. Old Lady Zhong, though greedy, knew her limits. Having gained an advantage, she stopped, not foolish enough to truly anger the Village Head and be driven out of the village.

Touching the injury on her waist, Old Lady Zhong took the silver smugly, sniffing and glaring at the Chu family with a triumphant air:

"Since the Village Head has spoken, consider yourselves lucky this time. Otherwise, this old woman would surely go to the yamen to sue you..."

The Chu family was so angry they couldn't speak. Old Lady Zhong, the most difficult person in Dong Bai Zhuang, truly lived up to her reputation!

Chu Zhi Qing was so furious she was almost going mad, angry at Old Lady Zhong's rogue behavior and also at the Village Head's favoritism: "Uncle Zhong, do you really want to fall out with our family for the sake of this old woman?"

These words clearly carried a tone of future reckoning.

Zhong Fu Shu felt uneasy upon hearing this. After all, he was the Village Head of a village. Although the Chu family was a wealthy household in the village, speaking to the Village Head like that showed too much arrogance.

Moreover, if it weren't for his help as Village Head, would the Chu family's business have been so smooth?

Could they have gone from being dirt poor to the wealthiest in the village today?

Chu Zhi Qing, a girl barely in her teens, dared to speak to him like that. So how much more must the others in the Chu family look down on him behind his back?

Initially, Zhong Fu Shu felt a little guilty for having to side with his relatives, but now he didn't. This Chu family needed to be taught a lesson.

Zhong Fu Shu frowned, his voice a little angry: "Miss Chu, what do you mean by that? Do you think I'm being unfair?"

"Isn't it obvious?" Chu Zhi Qing sneered, her sharp demeanor evident.

This arrogant manner, completely lacking the modesty of an unmarried girl in ancient times, caused the surrounding villagers to whisper, but no one dared to speak out, because the Chu family was currently wealthy, and the entire village still relied on selling vegetables to them for extra income, so they dared not offend them.

Moreover, Miss Chu was the Chu family's precious treasure. If anyone dared to say anything displeasing, the entire Chu family would surely come to their door to cause trouble, not resting until they had turned the household upside down.

Zhong Fu Shu was also amused.

"Good, good, good, Miss Chu, if you're not satisfied, then let's take this matter to the yamen for a fair resolution. Whether Old Lady Zhong was pushed to the ground by you earlier is unclear to everyone, but the fact that you called your brothers to beat someone is true. The sticks and injuries are all evidence. Ultimately, do you want to settle it privately or publicly? You choose."

Old Lady Zhong did intend to deceive, but there was no direct evidence for this point. However, the Chu family's display of wealth and beating someone was clear evidence. If they truly dragged this out, the Chu family would ultimately suffer the most.

His suggestion for the Chu family to give Old Lady Zhong three hundred wen for medicine wasn't too biased. After all, Old Lady Zhong was old, and if anything happened to her after being beaten, the Chu family would bear great responsibility. This financial loss was also brought upon themselves by the Chu family; otherwise, it would have just been a simple argument.

Hearing this, no matter how angry Chu Zhi Qing was, she had no choice. She regretted her momentary impulsiveness that led her into this trap.

However, if she had to concede, she would, but the resentment in her heart could not be quelled. She would surely settle this debt someday, and then she would make these people understand what regret truly meant!