Chapter 161: Black Dog’s Blood
“Goddammit! Big brother told me to take you two little bastards out to see the world, and this is how you pay me back, by mouthing off!? Get your asses out there and gather herbs, damn it! Or I’ll break your legs myself! How dare you turn your nose up at easy silver!” Boss Yang roared in fury.
He grabbed his two nephews by the collar and gave them a fierce tongue-lashing.
Yang Wen and Yang Wu were completely stunned. Though their uncle had always been strict, he had never lost his temper like this with them. What was going on today?
But seeing how furious their uncle was, the two of them exchanged a glance and didn’t dare speak again.
Boss Yang turned to Shen Liang and said, “Sir, don’t mind these two useless brats. Sorry to let you see such a joke. We’ll be off now. Till we meet again.”
Shen Liang cupped his fists with both hands and said with a deliberately bold air, “You’re far too kind, Mr. Yang. Take care on the road.”
Boss Yang cast a glance at the scholar and then hurried off with the two young men.
Just as the three of them were about to leave the ruined temple, Miss Wen’s soft voice suddenly called out behind them, “Please wait, you three. It’s a cold and rainy night in the mountains, why don’t you take better care of your health?”
She spoke gently, her voice sweet and concerned.
Instantly, Yang Wen and Yang Wu felt warmth bloom in their hearts. Miss Wen’s worried about me!
Boss Yang turned back, his face calm and unreadable. “Thank you for your concern, Miss Wen. But we’re used to gathering herbs in all conditions, so it doesn’t feel like hardship to us. I’ll take these two and be on our way.”
But suddenly, Yang Wen and Yang Wu resisted. “Uncle, now that’s just unfair!”