Chapter 535: Encounter Danger 6
At Niu Wa’s words, Mangzi and Erlvzi both turned their attention to Taige. Although neither of them said anything, it was clear they were also dissatisfied with Taige’s approach.
Taige had a wife at home and a woman in the mountains. The rest of them didn’t have wives, and only Mangzi had a woman in the mountains. And she was mute. Now, a beautiful woman had arrived and Taige wanted to monopolize her. It was too unfair.
Everyone was working equally; why should Taige get all the benefits?
Taige noticed their resentment and frowned, "What are you guys dwelling upon? Do you only have women on the brain?"
Niu Wa was already uncomfortable. On hearing Taige’s words, he grumbled back, "Taige, you’ve a woman here and there. You’re well-fed and don’t understand us, who are starving. Obviously, it’s easy for you to say."
Taige immediately turned stern, "Niu Wa, if you’ve a problem with me over a woman, say it directly. There’s no need to beat around the bush. We are brothers. When have I ever wronged you guys? Haven’t I always made the effort and taken the responsibility? Aren’t your good days now because of my help? Who among you hasn’t been obliged to me? Just for a woman, you’re showing your displeasure. It’s very disappointing. And for the record, I didn’t plan to monopolize Tong Yao. Even if I did, wouldn’t it be because I deserved it for contributing more?"
At Taige’s words, others immediately bowed their heads in shame.
It was indeed true that Taige had helped them a lot. Without him, who had the foresight to lease the two mountain forests back then, and leading them in making money, they wouldn’t have enough to eat now.