Money and Life
'Idiot!' Again and again, Wei Yi heard them calling him 'idiot'.
Coupled with the alcohol, Wei Yi felt like his head was about to explode.
He fell to the ground, clutching his head as he cried out in pain.
"Don't say anymore, don't say anymore …"
If Zhao Huai's foot had not pressed against his chest, Wei Yi would have rolled on the ground in pain.
Waves of laughter could be heard from the surroundings.
Zhao Huai lifted his foot and signaled to the people beside him. The two bandits immediately picked Wei Yi up.
Zhao Huai stared at him.
Zhao Huai stared at him. "Idiot, I don't even know how you managed to survive until now."
Of course, I survived by eating!
"I'm not a fool …"
"You're a fool, the dumbest fool in the world."
"I'm not, I'm not …"
It was almost a roar.
Wei Yi's eyes, which were originally filled with pain, suddenly tightened as he glared at Zhao Huai.
His bright and innocent face had a hint of deterrence and anger.
There was not a trace of foolishness in him.
For a moment, he looked like a normal person.
His gaze was like a sharp knife, stabbing Zhao Huai's chest and pulling it out without a sound.
Zhao Huai's sharp brows furrowed. "Don't look at me like that, or I'll dig your eyes out."
Wei Yi clenched his teeth, still glaring at him.
He clenched his fists.
His head no longer hurt.
At this time, Da Chui ran in.
"First Master, that little scholar has woken up."
Zhao Huai grunted, then ordered the two bandits who were holding Wei Yi. "Take this fool to the side and force him to drink more."
"Yes!"
Wei Yi was forcibly dragged to the side, and the bandits began to force him to drink again.
Zhao Huai ordered Da Chui, "Go, bring that kid here."
"Yes."
Da Chui complied and brought two men with him to bring Ji Yunshu over.
Ji Yunshu walked in under the watchful eyes of the bandits and the shouts of the crowd.
Her calm face did not show the slightest hint of fear.
Ding!
She looked around and saw Wei Yi.
Among the crowd, Wei Yi was pressed down on a table. His mouth was pried open, and he was forced to drink bowl after bowl of wine.
Her heart tightened and her eyes reddened.
"Wei Yi!"
As she shouted, she lifted her foot and rushed forward, but was held back by someone.
"Let go!"
He wriggled his shoulders, but was powerless to break free.
"You guys stop! Bastard. "
She was angry with impatience.
Those people became even more excited because of this.
"You want to save him?" Zhao Huai suddenly asked.
Following the sound, they turned to look!
Zhao Huai pushed them aside and strode towards Ji Yunshu. He scrutinized the little scholar from head to toe.
He was indeed different from the group of rough men around him. He was fair and clean, and had a lean build, just like a woman.
Ji Yunshu glared at him with bloodshot eyes. She knew this man was the Gaoshan Gang's First Master, Zhao Huai.
She tightened her throat and said, "Let him go."
It sounded like a request.
Zhao Huai laughed. "You can't even protect yourself, and you still want to save that fool?"
"He doesn't know anything. Even if you catch him, what's the use?"
Zhao Huai snorted. "Whether it's useful or not, it's not up to you to decide. It's up to me. Even if I keep this fool in the Gaoshan Gang, he'll be a good source of entertainment for my brothers."
Everyone burst into laughter.
Ji Yunshu's cheeks tightened. She took a deep breath and said, "As long as you let him go, I'm willing to do anything."
"Can I kneel and beg?"
"Yes."
"What if I want you to die?"
"Only if you let him go, and I'll give you my life."
"Fine."
Zhao Huai snapped his fingers.
The people who were pouring wine into Wei Yi's mouth stopped and released him.
Wei Yi's shoulders lost their support, and he fell from the chair. He groggily raised his head and saw Ji Yunshu in the distance.
He opened his mouth and called out, "Shu 'er …"
His head drooped.
Zhao Huai gestured for the people who were holding Ji Yunshu to let go. The moment they let go, Ji Yunshu rushed towards Wei Yi.
She squatted in front of him and helped him lean on her thighs.
At this moment, Wei Yi's body was burning hot and trembling.
After being forced to drink so much wine, the fire in his heart rose to his head. His internal organs felt as if they had been burnt to a crisp.
"Wei Yi, don't be afraid. It'll be fine. I'm here. Everything will be fine."
Ji Yunshu caressed his chest and looked around. Then, she jumped up and grabbed a bowl filled with wine. She knocked some yellow soil from the corner of the room and pulled out a stalk of fresh grass. She broke off its roots and chewed it into her mouth. Then, she put it into the wine along with the yellow soil.
She stirred it a few times.
She returned to Wei Yi's side and helped him up. "Wei Yi, be a good boy. Drink it."
Wei Yi could only hear her words in a daze. He opened his mouth and drank the wine in the bowl.
Not long after it entered his stomach, the fire in his chest was slowly suppressed, and he felt cool like mint.
Zhao Huai watched all of Ji Yunshu's actions.
He was suspicious.
He walked over and lowered his gaze to ask, "What did you give him to drink?"
Ji Yunshu put the bowl aside and wiped the corner of Wei Yi's mouth. After a long time, she raised her head.
"Add yellow soil and the roots of orchids to the wine. It can reduce the fire in the shortest time."
"You know medicine?"
"No. It's just that when the strong wine enters the heart, it hurts the internal organs. But the real antidote is the bones."
"Bones?"
Zhao Huai felt that this was a new experience.
Ji Yunshu tightened her neck and said, "He wasn't the one who killed your Gaoshan Gang's men, and I promise to give you my life. So, let him go."
"I can, but …" Zhao Huai smiled sinisterly. "Kneel down and I'll let him go."
Kneel down!
Ji Yunshu did not hesitate. She carefully put Wei Yi to the side and knelt in front of Zhao Huai.
However, his back was straight and upright!
It looked like he was yielding, but his cold and resolute eyes revealed an innate stubbornness.
"Can you let him go now?"
Who knew …
"When did I say that I would let him go if you kneel down?"
The surrounding people all laughed.
Ji Yunshu was not impatient. Instead, she asked, "What do you want?"
Zhao Huai's face darkened, revealing a murderous expression.
He clenched his fist and slammed it on the table.
Bang!
It was deafening!
He said, "You killed so many of my men, do you think you can leave Shanhuai County in one piece? What I want is the life of the man who gave the order to kill, and … a fortune. "
His eyes shone with a golden light.
Sure enough, the saying 'you want money and your life' was true!
But …
Ji Yunshu could not let him take the risk. She knew that he was willing to do anything for her, even if it meant death.
Hence, after listening to Zhao Huai's words, Ji Yunshu laughed.
With disdain!
Her laughter confused Zhao Huai. His face darkened as he asked angrily, "What are you laughing at?"
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