SFS Chapter 339 Wasted
Chapter 339 Wasted
Qin Huiyin got on the carriage and called out Song Yi, but it was Song Er who appeared.
"Where is Song Yi?" Qin Huiyin asked puzzledly.
Song Er said respectfully, "People have three urgent matters. Song Yi will be away for a while and will be back soon."
Qin Huiyin nodded and instructed Song Er: "You brothers have worked hard following me. Go to the account office later to collect your reward. I have already informed them in advance, so just go and collect it. Also, I know that some of the escorts did not go to the capital with Brother Qingnan and the others due to family reasons. If they need work, please give me a list of names."
When Qin Huiyin finished speaking, Song Yi had already returned.
He was fixing his sleeve, which was stained with red liquid and could not be wiped clean with a handkerchief. He had no choice but to roll up his sleeve to cover the stain.
"Song Yi, I have already instructed Song Er. You will do what I instructed you to do later." Qin Huiyin said.
"Yes."
Song Yi and Song Er exchanged a look.
The carriage started moving, with Song One and Song Two following on horseback. As for Song Three and Song Four, they were only active in the city today, and they took turns on duty, so they were allowed to rest.
As the carriage passed the alley entrance, screams of pain rang out from within. The sound was muffled and not loud, and the loud creaking of the carriage's wheels drowned out the screams.
Song Yi and Song Er looked toward the alley entrance and locked eyes with the bound men. Not only had they been stripped naked, some had had an arm removed, others had a leg removed. The man who had just said he wanted to marry Qin Huiyin had both his hands and feet removed, his limbs hanging limply like boneless worms. Song Yi bared his teeth, and the men trembled.
With the boss away, protecting Qin Huiyin became the top priority for the four of them. These fearless bastards actually dared to attack Qin Huiyin, even if it was just a smug move. If Qin Huiyin suffered the slightest injustice, it would be a provocation to them.
Qin Huiyin returned to the backyard of the Food City and saw Tang Luwu lying at the door listening to something as soon as she entered. She walked over and patted Tang Luwu's shoulder, but saw that she made a gesture to silence herself.
"What's wrong?" Qin Huiyin asked Tang Luwu's ear.
Tang Luwu lowered her voice and said, "I don't know what mistake Dad made, but Mom keeps scolding him. I've never seen Mom so angry. What's wrong?"
"I think I know what happened." Qin Huiyin said, "It's okay. Don't we all know Uncle Tang's temper? He won't make any big mistakes, and he'll be fine soon."
Tang Luwu agreed with her, but was still worried and squatted at the door.
"Wife, I just want to see what the love between a man and a woman is like in operas. Don't you always say that I don't understand romance and sentiment?" Tang Dafu complained aggrievedly while hugging Li Taohua. "I heard from those brothers that operas are all about love between men and women, and I'll understand the mysteries after watching a few more. This is my first time there, and you caught me red-handed. I promise I won't go again. Anyway, I don't understand it, and I still don't know what sentiment you're talking about."
Tang Luwu and Qin Huiyin looked at each other, both with helplessness in their eyes.
The Li and Rong families' wedding date had arrived. Qin Huiyin had chosen gifts in advance and brought Li Taohua and her husband, along with Tang Luwu and her brother, to the Li family's wedding banquet. She specifically inquired with the Xia family, who knew that Madam Xia still had a few days left before she could leave her confinement, and that He Lin would be staying to care for her and the child. Therefore, the Xia family could only send one representative, Xia Ruwan, to the Li family's banquet.
The Li family's old house was still a two-hour drive from the county town. Qin Huiyin and the others set out at noon, and by the time they arrived at the Li family's house in the afternoon, quite a few guests had already arrived.
Rong Mingjin was getting married at the Rong family's old house. Riding in a sedan chair from the Rong family's old house to the Li family's old house took much less time than it took Qin Huiyin and the others to rush over for the wedding banquet. The wedding procession, accompanied by music and drums, brought the bride to the Li family's old house in half an hour.
Qin Huiyin stood at the door, watching the young man in red riding on his horse with a radiant look on his face, bowing and smiling at the people around him. When he saw Xia Ruwan in the crowd, his smile paused. But soon, he returned to normal and thanked the guests who came to congratulate him.
Li Congxiao did have a handsome face.
After he got off the horse, he kicked the door of the sedan chair and welcomed Rong Mingjin out.
Rong Mingjin's wedding dress was inlaid with many pearls, which showed how much the Rong family valued this legitimate daughter.
Everyone around was discussing how the Li family was marrying up to the Rong family. As a leading business family, the Rong family had connections and wealth, and the Li family was far behind them.
Qin Huiyin took Xia Ruwan's hand and found that her palms were full of sweat. She looked back at her: "Wan'er, are you okay?"
Xia Ruwan placed her hands on her chest, shook her head gently, and her gaze remained on Li Congxiao.
"This guy is usually so sloppy, but today he is so serious. I feel a little uncomfortable when he is so serious." Xia Ruwan said.
Li Taohua said, "This Mr. Li seems to be a playboy but he's not vulgar. He's considered a top-notch man. They all say that the Li family is marrying up, but why do I feel like Miss Rong got the treasure?"
Li Congxiao and Rong Mingjin bowed to heaven and earth.
Rong Jingbo and Rong Wenxuan came to see the bride off and witnessed their cousin's important moment with their own eyes.
Rong Wenxuan stood beside Xia Ruwan and said gently, "Wan'er, I'm free these days. How about we go boating?"
"You're free, but I'm not. The Xia family's business is all on my shoulders." Xia Ruwan said, "Sorry, go find some friends to hang out with!"
"It's okay, I can help you run the business." Rong Wenxuan felt a little disappointed.
Although their marriage was not cancelled, Xia Ruwan was obviously not as enthusiastic about him as before. He tried his best to make her happy, but she did not appreciate it, and he had no choice.
After the wedding ceremony, the bride and groom are escorted to the bridal chamber.
After a while, the groom was carried out.
"Today is Brother Li's big day, we have to have a few more drinks with him," a wealthy second-generation dandy who often hangs out with Li Congxiao said loudly, "right?"
"Right, right. From now on, Brother Li will be under the supervision of my sister-in-law. If he wants to drink, he has to ask my sister-in-law for permission. While my sister-in-law is still embarrassed to control him today, let's get him drunk quickly."
Li Congxiao pleaded for mercy: "Brothers, please forgive me! How about this, these two are my wife's brothers from her mother's family. Let President Rong and Second Brother Rong drink with you."
Rong Jingbo wasn't unhappy about being pushed out to block the drinking. These rich second-generations wouldn't dare force him to drink, but they had no problem getting Rong Wenxuan drunk.
Qin Huiyin looked around the room, searching for Li Jingyan in the crowd.
Li Jingyan surprisingly didn't bother them today. Seeing her smiling happily in the crowd, she must be busy making friends and had no time to pay attention to them.
"Why did you drink so much?" Qin Huiyin pressed the back of Xia Ruwan's hand. "Although your injury is almost healed, you can't drink like this!"
"I'm going to go out for some fresh air." Xia Ruwan waved her hand across her cheek. "This wine has a really strong aftertaste."