WBSGVS Chapter 127 V1

Tang Ersong’s plan hadn’t even begun before he was beaten into a humiliating retreat. The worst off was Tang Tiantian, who was chased and beaten by Qingli. Even as she scrambled and crawled away, she was struck several times, leaving her with an even deeper fear of Qingli.

When they returned home, Tang Tiantian was still dazed, looking at her dejected second brother, her furious eldest brother demanding they move immediately, and her sister-in-law glaring at them with open disdain.

Her arms and legs were covered in bloody welts from the feather duster, still stinging painfully. But what hurt more was her chest—her pride. She had worked so hard to rid herself of that detestable mother and son, only to come back and rely on her supposedly up-and-coming second brother for this?

“Second Brother, we can’t give up!” Tang Tiantian said unwillingly. “If Sanya won’t take care of you, then we’ll—”

“And if the Li family comes back to beat us again, will you stand in their way?” Tang Ersong snapped angrily.

He didn’t want to give up either, but the Li family was ruthless. He had taken a few hits himself, leaving his face bruised and swollen and his throat filled with the metallic taste of blood.

If they kept pushing, he feared he wouldn’t survive the next encounter.

Tang Ersong wasn’t particularly brave or stubborn—cowardice made up most of his nature. After being beaten like this, he had no face left to continue fighting. Even his beloved younger sister couldn’t escape his frustration.

Tang Tiantian immediately fell silent, clutching her injured arm and shrinking back in fear.

Sanya was truly ruthless to her.

She wouldn’t hit Tang Ersong—he was her biological father, and it wouldn’t look good to strike him in public. But Tang Tiantian was a different story. With grudges old and new, every blow landed as if to kill.

The thought of it terrified Tang Tiantian. She didn’t dare confront the Li family again.

Seeing her cower, Tang Ersong recalled Sanya’s fierce demeanor and sighed heavily. “We should just focus on working for ourselves. Yesterday, the team leader said he could lend us some grain. We’ll work hard next year and pay it back.”

“…Okay,” Tang Tiantian muttered reluctantly.

Tang Ersong, used to his sister’s spoiled behavior, didn’t mind. With a sigh, he fetched water to wash the dirt off himself.

The splashing water felt cool and refreshing, relaxing him. Just as he was about to close his eyes in contentment, his sister-in-law passed by and said pointedly, “The water in this house is fetched by the kids. If you use it, remember to fetch more. And chop some firewood while you’re at it.”

The refreshing feeling vanished. Tang Ersong felt a chill run down his spine, and his hands froze mid-motion.

For the first time, he felt the bitter realization that he was living in someone else’s home. His own family and house were gone.

His thoughts drifted back to Li Lan Hua’s village—the man following her, the man’s clothes drying in her yard, and…

His throat tightened, and he was overwhelmed with the urge to run back to her village and beg her not to marry someone else. They had a child together!

But he knew she would never look at him again.

Tang Ersong let out a bitter laugh, his voice hoarse. “Understood, Sister-in-law. We’ll move out tomorrow.”

He set down the water ladle, wiped his face, and stared at the blazing sun. Then, with heavy steps, he walked out to find the team leader and ask for a temporary place to stay.

In the shade, Tang Tiantian watched his slightly hunched figure with a mix of anger and indifference.

This wasn’t how she imagined life would be when her second brother returned!

But she couldn’t bring herself to face Sanya.

Living with her second brother meant no Sanya and no extra income from her factory wages. Could they even survive? Tang Tiantian doubted it and felt a surge of helplessness.

She had even reported her meal ticket to ensure a better life with her second brother!

Suddenly, an idea struck her—reporting!

Sanya was a skilled worker at the factory. If the leaders knew she didn’t even support her father, would they let her keep working? She didn’t plan to report her formally—just stir up some trouble at the factory. If Sanya still refused…

If she couldn’t have a good life, then neither could Sanya!

Tang Tiantian glanced at her brother chopping firewood in the yard. She couldn’t let him know. If he found out, he might hesitate out of family loyalty.

Quietly, she slipped out and borrowed a bicycle from a villager. Tomorrow, she would ride to the factory.

Before leaving, she ran her hand over the bicycle. It was beautiful. Sanya’s family had two of them, while they didn’t even have one and had to borrow from others. Life was truly unfair.

The next morning, before dawn, Tang Tiantian set out on the bike.

As she was leaving, Tang Ersong asked, “Where are you going?”

“Just to buy something,” she replied impatiently.

“Don’t spend money recklessly!” Tang Ersong warned, washing his face.

Tang Tiantian ignored him and sped off. Her bike flew down the road toward the town.

But before she got far from the village, she encountered a group of vaguely familiar men.

Her expression changed, and she pedaled harder, trying to speed past them. But the men were bold, and as she neared, two reached out to grab her while others kicked the bike.

“Ah!” Tang Tiantian crashed to the ground, her knees stinging with pain. Before she could scream again, one of the men grabbed her hair and growled, “You’ve got some nerve! You think you can mess with my brother and get away with it?”

Tang Tiantian’s face turned pale. These were her ex-husband’s cousins. His family had survived on their support, so their bond was strong.

She guessed why they were here and shook her head in panic. “I didn’t! They brought it on themselves—it had nothing to do with me!”

“Then how do you already know what I’m talking about?” The man’s face darkened as he exchanged glances with his brothers. “Grab her.”

“No! Don’t kill me! Killing is a crime—you’ll get executed!” Tang Tiantian shrieked, flailing her limbs in an attempt to fend them off.

The man holding her sneered. “Relax. I don’t want to go to jail. My brother just wants to see you one last time before he dies. The others agreed. I’m just here to fulfill his last wish.”

Tang Tiantian stopped struggling momentarily, her movements faltering.

The man signaled with his eyes, and the others quickly stepped forward, restrained her hands, and tied her securely with a rope before dragging her along.

Tang Tiantian wanted to run, but at this hour, most people were either working or cooking breakfast. There wasn’t a single person on the road, leaving her with no one to call for help.

When they reached the town, Tang Tiantian’s eyes darted around as she looked for an opportunity to cry for help.

The man, having been warned by his brother about her cunning nature, was vigilant. Noticing her shifty gaze, he immediately issued a stern warning: “If you try to run, I swear, even if I end up in jail, I’ll make sure you go to the grave with my brother!”

Tang Tiantian froze in fear, gritting her teeth and glaring at him angrily.

The man sneered coldly, “If I can’t fulfill my brother’s dying wish, then it’s not a problem to send you underground to meet him instead, is it?”

Tang Tiantian’s breathing quickened, and though she was seething with anger, she dared not retort. Her knees still throbbed with pain from earlier, and she knew these men weren’t bluffing. She swallowed her words, suppressing her resentment.

Unlike ten years ago when people walked to the county, the town had developed, and buses were now available. There were two departures in the morning and two in the afternoon.

The group took a bus to the county and headed straight to the police station. After registering, Tang Tiantian was brought face-to-face with her husband.

Her husband, who had spent two sleepless days in custody, looked disheveled and haggard. His eyes were bloodshot, his beard unkempt, and he seemed to have aged decades in just a short time.

Upon seeing Tang Tiantian, his face darkened instantly, and he lunged at her.

The guards restrained him, and Tang Tiantian’s face turned pale with fear. She cried, “Don’t blame me! I was just scared. Besides, I might be pregnant. If you hurt me, you might end up with no descendants!”

His eyes narrowed. “Pregnant?!”

Tang Tiantian nodded quickly, ignoring any embarrassment. “Yes, I haven’t had my period in a while. This isn’t normal—it must mean I’m pregnant. I’ll give birth to this child, I promise. Your brother can watch over me to ensure I don’t run away.”

The man stared at her intently as if trying to discern the truth in her words. His fierce expression softened slightly.

One of his companions chimed in, “If she’s pregnant, let her have the child. Don’t worry, I’ll keep an eye on her. If she dares not to have it, I’ll send her to join you down below!”

Having a descendant was paramount. Life might be fleeting, but a bloodline was eternal. For a family with only one male heir, a child was essential.

“Fine,” the man finally agreed in a hoarse voice, nodding slowly as his expression eased.

Tang Tiantian exhaled heavily, her hand clutching her collar in relief. Softly, she said, “Don’t worry, I won’t change the surname. The child will carry your name.”

The man looked satisfied and said, “Come closer. Let me tell you where the family money and ration tickets are hidden.”

“Huh?” Tang Tiantian was stunned. She hadn’t expected him to be so cooperative and reveal such valuable information.

Before she fled, she had searched their home thoroughly but only found some loose change. She had suspected that the mother and son had hidden the rest.

However, her instincts warned her to be cautious, and she hesitated to approach.

The man grew impatient. “Hurry up! Take the money and raise my son well. If you’re not pregnant… Brother, make sure to get that money back!”

“Got it!” Tang Tiantian, now fully convinced, leaned in, her ear tilting closer.

The man leaned forward slowly, whispering, “The money is—”

“Schk!” The sharp sound of a blade slicing through flesh echoed as blood sprayed.

Before she could even scream, Tang Tiantian felt a searing pain in her neck and a warm rush of blood pouring out. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at the man holding a small folding knife, now slick with her blood. She couldn’t comprehend how things had escalated so dramatically.

With a heavy thud, she collapsed to the ground.

The stunned officers quickly subdued the man. He didn’t resist and simply dropped the knife, staring at Tang Tiantian’s lifeless body. A twisted smile spread across his face. “You thought you were the only one with tricks up your sleeve? Did you think everyone else was stupid? If you dared to harm me, I’d make sure you paid with your life. Hahaha!”

The sound of his laughter filled the chaotic police station.

Tang Tiantian was rushed to the hospital, but the knife had severed a major artery in her neck. The angle had left no room for error, and with the medical technology of the time, there was no way to save her.