nucmednet Chapter 229 Pinggu Town
Chapter 229 Pinggu Town
The next morning, Ru Yue and her companions packed their bags early and set off for the capital.
Uncle Wei knew Ruyue was deeply anxious, fearing she would miss out on her trip due to delays. However, he was also concerned about whether her frail body could withstand such a long and arduous journey. All along the way, Uncle Wei's brow furrowed, his heart filled with worry.
After five days of trekking, they finally arrived at Pinggu Town, only thirty miles from the capital. Night had already fallen, and a riot of stars twinkled in the vast sky.
"Miss, this is the Pinggu Town I mentioned earlier!" Uncle Wei pulled the reins, slowly bringing the carriage to a stop. He pointed to the brightly lit town ahead and said, "Many dignitaries in the capital like to buy land and property here."
Uncle Wei briefly explained the special features of this place and suggested, "It's getting late, so why don't we stay here tonight? We can still go for a stroll around town early tomorrow morning. If the girl likes it, we can go to the brokerage firm and ask if there are any suitable shops."
Ru Yue gently lifted the car curtain and gracefully got out. She looked around and saw shops lining both sides of the street, bustling with people.
She smiled and nodded in response, "Then let's do as Uncle Wei says. We're all really exhausted after all this travel."
So everyone walked into an inn that looked quite clean and tidy, ready to have a good rest in preparation for a new journey tomorrow.
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The next morning, the sky gradually brightened and the sun shone through the clouds onto the earth.
An San drove the carriage skillfully, and Ru Yue took Feng Ying and Uncle Wei for a stroll in the small town.
Pinggu Town is small, but due to its proximity to the capital and its unique geographical location, it has attracted many wealthy families to purchase land and establish businesses. Compared with other ordinary towns, it is significantly more prosperous and bustling.
A wide main street runs through the entire town, with shops lined up on both sides of the street, one next to the other, arranged in an orderly manner without any sense of clutter.
There is a constant stream of pedestrians coming and going on the street. They are in a hurry but in an orderly manner. Perhaps it is because dignitaries often visit this place that people are so cautious and abide by the rules.
The carriage was moving steadily. When it passed a bend, a disheveled and ragged child suddenly rushed out from the alley like a wild horse.
In a flash, An San quickly tightened the reins, trying to avoid colliding with the child.
Although he reacted quickly, the huge inertia still caused the carriage to stop suddenly. Everyone in the carriage was caught off guard and staggered forward involuntarily.
"What happened?" As they drove along, Ru Yue knew that An San was a skilled driver and a calm and reliable person. There must be a reason for such a sudden brake without any warning.
Her heart tightened, and she quickly reached out to lift the curtain and peek out. She saw the child stumbling to his feet in a miserable state, not even bothering to brush off the dust from his body, and hurriedly bowed and apologized in the direction of the carriage.
Seeing this scene, most of Ru Yue's doubts immediately dissipated - it was obvious that this child was not someone who deliberately tried to scam people. The slight dissatisfaction she had originally felt instantly turned into deep sympathy for him.
"Are you hurt anywhere?" Ru Yue asked hurriedly with concern.
"It's okay, it's okay. I'm really sorry. I ran too fast and too anxiously." The little beggar apologized hurriedly, looking back repeatedly, looking extremely anxious, and eagerly explaining the reason for the incident to everyone.
At this moment, a group of beggars with ragged clothes and disheveled hair came from behind like a tide.
They rushed forward aggressively, grabbed the poor child without saying a word, and raised their fists to hit him.
The little beggar was frightened by the sudden scene. He could only hold his head in fear, curled up into a ball, and begged bitterly: "Please don't hit me, I know I was wrong, I won't dare to do it again..."
"Hmph! Pinggu Town is my territory. How dare you, you ignorant little bastard, act wildly and cause trouble here? Did you ask for my opinion beforehand?" The leading beggar looked arrogant and domineering, with his head raised and his nose in the air, shouting and cursing in a domineering manner.
"Flat-headed brother, please be magnanimous and forgive me. I promise I will never do it again next time!" The little beggar was so scared that he was shaking all over, and his voice was filled with tears. He tremblingly begged for mercy from the so-called "Flat-headed brother".
Seeing this, Ru Yue, who was standing aside, quickly winked at An San beside her.
An San understood what he meant instantly, and he flashed in front of the group of beggars. Without saying a word, he took action to teach these lawless guys a lesson.
His face was grim, and without a word, he steadily stepped forward, appearing before the beggar named Flathead like a ghost. Then, with lightning speed, he stretched out his hands and firmly grasped the beggar's arms. Then, with a slight force, the powerful force sent Flathead screaming in excruciating pain, causing him to cry out in pain, tears and snot streaming. Where was the slightest bit of his previous dignity?
"Please spare my life, sir! I know I was wrong, please show mercy and let me go!" Pingtou had lost his previous arrogance, and his face was full of fear and flattery. He desperately begged for mercy from An San.
An San had a naturally cold face, and now his eyes were sharp and fierce.
He glared fiercely and roared viciously: "Get out!" This roar was like a thunderclap, making everyone's ears buzz.
The beggars who had wanted to take advantage of the chaos were suddenly frightened out of their wits and fled in all directions in a panic.
Seeing that this mob had already fled, An San threw the crew cutter in his hand to the ground in disgust and said coldly: "Get out!"
After saying that, he turned around and returned to Ru Yue, as if everything he had just done was just a trivial matter.
In the blink of an eye, the group of beggars disappeared without a trace like a gust of wind, leaving no trace.
Seeing this, Ru Yue quickly reached out and helped the child up, and asked with concern: "How are you? Are you okay?"
The child's face was full of gratitude. He nodded repeatedly and thanked her eagerly: "Thank you for your help, young lady. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to get away today." As he said that, he was about to bow deeply to Ru Yue to express his gratitude.
Ru Yue quickly stopped him and said with a smile, "Okay, no need to be so polite, it's just a piece of cake."
When she took a closer look at the child, she discovered that despite his grime, his face was remarkably handsome, especially his large, bright eyes, which shone like stars in the night sky. Furthermore, the child was quite polite in his words and actions, evidently a sensible and well-behaved individual. This further strengthened Ru Yue's affection for him, and her sympathy for him grew even deeper.
Thinking of this, Ru Yue asked, "Are you familiar with this area? To be honest, I came to this town to look for a farm. I wonder if you know of a suitable place you could take me to?"
Hearing this, the child's eyes rolled around, and suddenly he slapped his thigh and said excitedly, "Hey, girl, I know a great place—Purple Cloud Villa! Although it's a bit shabby, the price is quite affordable. How about I take you there to have a look right now?"