Chapter 54: Calm and composed, be calm and composed in all things!

  "Huh? Youngster, where did you pop out from?" The leading big fellow suddenly discovered a stranger walking out and asked in surprise.

  "Was it you who threw the stone just now?" Yi Chu asked coldly, looking at the man.

  Although this big Han is not a big shot, as a local tyrant, he has been flying high for a long time. He thinks that except for his own master, he should be the one who says yes or no in any place, and no one dares to offend him. Of course, even more so, they don't dare to look down on him. But now, this guy from Li Yinglin's house actually dares to not give him face, which makes him extremely angry.

  "It was I who threw it, what can you do?"

  "With a whoosh", Yi Chu's body flashed to the front of the big man like lightning, and he kicked him squarely. This kick didn't use much real strength, but it still sent the big man tumbling, and he couldn't get up for half a moment."

  Those rascals who followed Da Han were also used to being lawless and domineering, but they didn't expect Yi Chu to take action so quickly. At this moment, looking at Yi Chu's extremely cold face, each of them involuntarily shivered in their hearts.

  "It's Yì Chǔ Gē, this bunch of guys, they come to cause trouble every day, they injured my brother and our family stuff was also affected." Lǐ Yīng Qióng said with utmost trust, looking at Yì Chǔ.

  "Bang, bang, bang", Yi Chu didn't bother with politeness anymore and kicked these guys until they were rolling on the ground. Not satisfied with just this, he didn't want to let these troublemakers off so easily. Looking around, Yi Chu grabbed the leader of the group, a big man, and jumped onto a large tree.

  "Ah!", a loud, ear-piercing scream, burst out of the big man's mouth. Wang Niu'er, although also a butcher, had been born with acrophobia and, seeing this fierce-looking young man hanging from a tree with a rope that seemed to be on the verge of breaking, was both anxious and enraged, and couldn't help but let out a loud cry.

  The howling started with one and soon became a chorus. Seven or eight rascals who came to Li Yinglin's house looking for trouble were all hung upside down from the big tree by Yi Chu.

  "Yi Chu Ge is really formidable, Ying Qiong hates these dogs to death, they never let people have a peaceful day, after brother was beaten by them, they became even more unscrupulous! Even Xiao Hua was kicked to death by them."

  Yi Chu didn't understand what the little girl meant by "small flower", but looking at her frail and clumsy body, like a newly hatched chick, made him feel heartache. He lovingly patted the little girl and took her to see Li Yinglin.

  At the time when Yi Chu was collecting taxes without exception, in a teahouse not far from Li Yinglin's home, a young man dressed in bright clothes was leisurely sipping tea. Beside him stood four or five burly men with broad waists, their eyes fixed intently on the surroundings.

  "Lai Fu, how much longer can those two good-for-nothings from the Li family hold on?" The young man lightly blew away the green tea leaves and asked softly.

  "The Third Master has made his move, and it's sure to be a success. Those two rabbits from the Li family don't know whether they're dead or alive, daring not to listen to the Third Master's orders. However, I think they won't last much longer, maybe Wang Niu'er will take care of things this time." The one who called out was a sly-looking fellow with a cunning glint in his eye, who stood half-turned, speaking obsequiously.

  "Haha, come on, this cat-and-mouse game is just beginning, and I, the young master, haven't had enough fun yet. Hmph, that ignorant thing dares to oppose our Yuan family? This time, I'll play him until he's begging for life but unable to live, and yearning for death but unable to die!"

  The young man was speaking with great enthusiasm and eloquence when a loud, ill-timed scream pierced the air.

  "Haha, Lai Fu, did you hear that? The scream is so miserable, I love listening to it. It's not for anything else, just for the comfort and satisfaction! By the way, send someone to remind Wang Niu'er to be careful, don't let him get too carried away. Once someone dies, it won't be good." The young man said in a low voice while fanning himself with a jade folding fan.

  "Yes, Third Master. I'll have someone go and inform them right away." As Lai Fu spoke, he was just about to wave over a large man, but instead saw a young servant rush in with a flustered expression.

  "Third Master, something's wrong! Third Master, something's wrong!"

  "Third Master, what's wrong with you? How can you talk like that? You're really jinxing me! First, take twenty slaps, then speak. The Third Master picked up his teacup again and sat slowly in the chair."

  "Old Master often says that whoever remains calm and composed in the face of great events will surely become a great talent. In my opinion, among our Yuan family, Third Young Master's calm and collected demeanor is probably second only to Old Master's." The standing-by Lai Fu said with an obvious flattering tone, fawningly.

  The third young master of the Yuan family looked at the housekeeper who was slapping his face, and the smile on his face became even more radiant. Obviously, the flattering words had pleased him greatly. He lightly sipped a mouthful of tea, and the third young master continued to speak in an affectedly profound tone: "Lai Fu, you must remember that when doing anything, one must be calm and composed. Only by being calm and composed can one respond to everything with ease. My two older brothers are good in every way, but they just aren't calm and composed enough."

  "Third Master, you're absolutely right! Your calm demeanor is unmatched in our family!" Lai Fu accompanied his words with a smiling face and gave Third Master a thumbs up. His action brought about another burst of laughter from Third Master.

  "What's going on, speak up." He took another sip of tea, and the Third Young Master lazily said to the big man who was already covered in blood.

  "Third... Third Young Master, Wang Niu'er and others..."

  "Bang", Yuan Jia's third young master slammed the teacup in his hand on the table and hastily said, "You're saying that Wang Niu'er beat one of Li family's rabbit sons to death?"

  "No, no. Wang Niu'er didn't kill anyone from the Li family." The big man's swollen mouth, which couldn't close properly due to his excitement, suddenly became fluent in speech.

  "It's not like someone from the Li family has died, what are you rushing around for? Can't even calm down! How did I usually teach you all? A group of uneducated and stubborn fools." The Third Young Master, who had picked up his teacup again, scolded with great disappointment.

  "Yes, Third Young Master, I remember." The corners of that servant's mouth twitched in pain for a moment before he calmed down.

  "Third Master, I've come here with something to report to you. Should I speak or not?"

  "Hmm, this is more like a servant of the Yuan family. If you came in and acted like this, would I still beat you?" The third young master of the Yuan family looked at the big man with great appreciation, nodding his head in satisfaction.

  "Third Master, Wang Niu went to the Li's house this time... and didn't gain any advantage. On the contrary, he was hung from a tree in the Li's house!" The servant, Ding Si-chou, hesitated for a moment before finally managing to get the whole story out, although he tried his best to remain calm and composed, unfortunately his abilities were really limited, after piecing together his words for half a day, it still sounded a bit stuttered.

  "Ah!", Yuan Jia's third young master, this man who advocated for being calm in all matters, had his teacup suddenly drop to the ground, his face drastically changing!

  "What the...?! Why didn't you say so earlier, you damn thing?! What's going on, tell me again!" The Third Young Master grabbed the big man's neck, his eyes blazing with fury, and bellowed.

  At the same time, a shrill cry like a pig being slaughtered came in from outside, rising and falling in waves.