Chapter 179 - 143 Really Not Her Fault_2
Unfortunately, his joy soon turned to sorrow, as he had no sooner stepped through his front door than his father, having just returned from the provincial city on business, rushed up and gave him a severe beating. On the day of the incident, his father had been away and upon his return, after hearing how Wan Dazhong had single-handedly taken on six opponents and given them a thrashing, he was furious.
His father was beating him with a stick when Qian Yijin arrived, and only then did his father stop. Otherwise, he would surely have been beaten so badly he wouldn’t be able to get out of bed for days. In hindsight, he felt a wave of fear; he had grown too comfortable in the peaceful Xiaoshan village and nearly made a grave mistake that could have spoiled everything. He deserved the beating.
Wan Dazhong truly didn’t blame Yixiu, and Old man Qian took his politeness for real. He hurriedly said, "Dazhong my grandson, I’m sorry. My great-granddaughter doesn’t know any better, causing such a disaster. We’ve already punished her, nearly beaten her buttocks to a pulp. I’ve also scolded my son’s wife and Auntie Xia, for not staying calm and hurting others..."
Wan Dazhong quickly said, "Grandpa Qian, you’re too kind. I really don’t blame Xiuer; she’s just a child and surely unaware of the severity of consequences. And I definitely don’t blame Third Auntie Qian and Miss Qian. They say, ’concern leads to chaos;’ they were just acting out of concern for a relative in trouble, which only proves their genuine sincerity."
The words of Wan Dazhong brought great delight to Old man Qian, and Qian Sangui nodded repeatedly in agreement. Lady Wu, who happened to enter the room to offer apologies, also felt moved by his words.
What a fine young man!
Yixiu looked at the touched elders and knew that Wan Dazhong really didn’t blame her. Not only did he not blame her, but he might even be grateful in his heart for her "help."
Indeed, the ways of the world are unpredictable; there were so many surprises on this risky adventure. A casual remark of hers had caused such trouble but ended up inadvertently helping the person she liked the least. However, after observing Wan Dazhong’s current behavior, it seemed he was no longer playing the lecher, but instead a straightforward honesty shone faintly through his thick eyebrows and big eyes. Had he "turned over a new leaf," or was he hiding something deep within? She would have to observe him more closely.
Wan Dazhong earnestly helped Lady Wu carry the wild boar leg to the kitchen, and as soon as he stepped out, laughter erupted behind him. His dark face flushed slightly, and he scratched his head with a chuckle before returning to the main room.