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Chapter 102: Chapter 102: Who Can’t Borrow a Tiger’s Might?
Maotou raised his hand to stop him, "Don’t say that, I have no desire to drink this milk tea. If you want, drink it and leave me out of it. If anything happens, don’t lay the blame on me."
He wasn’t exactly rolling in cash either, but he could certainly afford a milk tea that cost just a bit over a penny. There was no need to stir up trouble for a few coins and end up being ridiculed by others.
"Don’t leave." Aqiang grabbed his hand and wouldn’t let go, "Even if you don’t drink the milk tea, stay here and watch how I deal with her."
If he didn’t take down Tong Yao today, he would be a laughing stock among his friends.
"Aqiang, don’t make a scene. She’s my boss and treats me really well, how am I supposed to work here if you cause trouble?" He Fang’s face turned pale with fear; if her husband truly did act violently towards Tong Yao, she would definitely lose her job, and given Tong Yao’s character, she might even report Aqiang to the police.
All this fuss over just a bit over two cents, it was not worth it.
"Doing what exactly?" Aqiang glared at He Fang and roared in intimidation, "Thirty-five yuan a month, are you hoping to feed the beggars?"
Avoiding the food stand, He Fang walked up to Aqiang and grabbed his arm in plea, "Aqiang, I’m begging you, please go home! Anything you want to say, say it at home tonight, beating me is fine."
She couldn’t understand how an argument over a bit over a penny could escalate to this point.
"Get out of my way." Aqiang threw He Fang aside, pointing at Tong Yao’s nose, "I am only asking you one thing, can I drink this milk tea or not?"
Tong Yao wasn’t afraid of him, and tilted her head up in defiance: "No, and if you dare to take a sip, I will call the cops immediately."
In broad daylight at the school entrance, Tong Yao wasn’t afraid that Aqiang would really make a move on her. If he were to attack her, she would make sure he’s in jail.
In recent years, heavy regulations have been enforced – people like Aqiang, who are unemployed, make no contribution to society, and are lazy and abusive at home would definitely be imprisoned for a few years if caught.
"You think I’m a fool?" Aqiang sneered, "Police are too idle that they have to care about a small matter like this?"
This measly milk tea, isn’t it just boiled with water?
He didn’t believe that the police would actually put him in jail over a sip of water.
Besides, the water was being transported from his home. Why shouldn’t he be allowed to drink it? Not only would he drink it, but drink it everyday and have as much of it as he’d like, and even bring his friends and relatives to have a taste.
Since Tong Yao’s goods were all kept in his home, it was his to handle as he pleased.
"Why don’t you take a sip then."
Tong Yao had a baby face, but her expressions were stern. She appeared fearless, even when staring down Aqiang, which made Si Xiaohui feel distressed.
Si Xiaohui thought that Tong Yao was just too used to being treated like a lady back at home, unaware of how vicious people can be in the real world. If Aqiang could treat He Fang like that, wouldn’t he dare to strike at Tong Yao as well?
In a little while, she would have nowhere to cry if she gets hit.
"If you continue being stubborn, do you believe I will hit you?" Aqiang stepped closer to Tong Yao, raising his hand as if to strike a blow, appearing somewhat intimidating.
"Aqiang, don’t lose your temper. Calm down, can’t you drink the milk tea freely?" He Fang’s legs were shaking with fear. She grabbed Aqiang’s hand and turned to Tong Yao, pleading, "Miss, I’m begging you, give him a cup of milk tea for my sake! I’ll pay you back double the money tomorrow."
Before Tong Yao could reply, Aqiang’s temper flared up, "I’m furious right now, a cup of milk tea won’t resolve the issue. You know who I am yet you dare act so arrogantly in front of me. As long as I say the word, you won’t be able to sell here anymore."
Aqiang emphasized himself in every other sentence, this always made him feel more authoritative, acting all superior.
Tong Yao gave a cold laugh, "So, who are you exactly? Are you someone’s second uncle or third grandpa?"
Aqiang was choked for words, but before he could retort, he saw Tong Yao’s small waist hitch up higher than his head, rebuking him, "From your look, you clearly haven’t figured out who I am yet, have you? You think you’re the only one with connections?"
As if he’s the only one capable of flexing power and influence?
Aqiang’s face changed, suddenly feeling a bit unsure, "Who are you?"
He began to weigh Tong Yao up. From her carriage and demeanor, she clearly was not an ordinary girl’s child. He remembered the first time he met Tong Yao, her beauty and confidence indicated she was most likely the daughter of a wealthy household. Could it be that she really has solid backing?
With this realization, Aqiang’s heart pounded harder.
In case Tong Yao really does have a powerful support behind her, the situation he stirred up today could spiral into something big and he might actually get into trouble.
Indeed, Tong Yao was right. Aqiang was the type who bullied the vulnerable and was afraid of those stronger than him. Save for flexing his muscles at home to bully women, he was utterly useless in public and despised by friends and relatives for his idle and lazy habits. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say he was as despised as a rat crossing the street.
"Do you think you are even worth knowing who I am?" Tong Yao scolded and pointed at the milk tea in his hand, "I’m giving you three seconds to put the milk tea on the table."
"I will not." Aqiang was feeling nervous inside, but being defiant outwardly. He regretted not letting Maotou leave earlier. If he were to back down now in front of his friend, how could he face his friends in the future?
But what if Tong Yao does have powerful connections, getting arrested would not be a small matter.
As he was torn about how to ease the situation, He Fang, trembling, snatched the milk tea from his hand, sobbing, "Aqiang, please leave! Tong Yao is from Kyoto, her boyfriend is very powerful, you can’t prevail over her. And if you get arrested, what will happen to me and Niuniu?"
Usually, He Fang would never dare to snatch anything from Aqiang’s hand. But right now, she was genuinely scared that Aqiang would get arrested. That’s why she plucked up the courage to do something she normally wouldn’t do.
"Crying, crying, crying, what are you crying for? Did your parents die? All you know is to cry, once I get back I will fix you good." Aqiang found a way to save face, kicked He Fang to the side, and then turned to Tong Yao, trying to seem threatening, "I am letting the matter go for my wife’s sake today. But I am warning you, this issue isn’t over yet. Mark my words, I’ll deal with you later."
Then, turning to Maotou, he said, "Let’s go, I’m treating you to drinks."
Tong Yao rolled her eyes in contempt, completely disregarding his words.
"Are you out of your mind! For the sake of two cups of milk tea, why would you provoke someone like him! My heart was about to jump out in fear. If he’d moved to hit you, what would have happened! You still haven’t learnt from that previous incident on the bus, you think this is like being at your father’s factory where everyone treats you like a little lady?"
Si Xiaohui, who had been scared senseless by Aqiang, finally snapped out of it and started scolding Tong Yao, she was utterly scared dead by Tong Yao.
Why would you argue over two cups of milk tea, can’t you see what He Fang was beaten into?
Compared to He Fang, Tong Yao had even less of a chance to withstand a beating.
At this point, He Fang chimed in, "Miss, you really were too impulsive earlier. I know my husband, he truly would hurt a woman. If I hadn’t been holding him back, the consequences would have been unthinkable."
Usually Tong Yao seemed to be very generous, she let Niuniu drink milk tea freely, but she couldn’t believe Tong Yao was this unreasonable today.
To put it nicely, Tong Yao was standing up for her, but realistically she was being reckless.
