Northeast: My Absurd Woman

Chapter 50 No Money, No Way Out

Guan Lin didn't speak, picked up the corn stalks from the ground and looked at them again.

Finally, he threw down the corn stalks and patted the chestnut horse's belly.

"Second brother, what happened? What's with that expression?"

Zhang Changyao paced anxiously, and judging from Guan Lin's expression, he knew there was something wrong with the horse.

"Changyao, this horse doesn't even have many teeth left to bite cucumbers. It probably won't live for more than two years."

However, since it's definitely carrying a foal, even a small amount of money wouldn't be enough to compensate for it.

Guan Lin's words left Zhang Changyao and Yang Wuni dumbfounded.

"Second brother, is 250 yuan too much for this horse?"

Zhang Changyao still harbored the illusion that he wanted to gain Guan Lin's approval.

"That's quite a lot, isn't it?" Guan Lin sighed, and then turned to leave.

"Zhang Changyao, let's go find that big liar right now."

He said something about a three-year-old's mouth being protected and a horse being carried; now we need an explanation.

Yang Wuni picked up a stick from the ground and was about to go find the horse trader Gu Jialin to settle accounts.

"Changyao's wife, those people who sell livestock are cunning. If you go now, you probably won't find them."

If the money and goods are settled, they can't give you a refund even if you go back to them.

"You two shouldn't get upset, there's another one in her belly, isn't there?"

Guan Lin was worried that Zhang Changyao and his wife would get upset, so he comforted them.

"Second brother, I have the paperwork. The village accountant wrote it for me. See if it'll be accepted."

Zhang Changyao took the guarantee out of his pocket and handed it to Guan Lin, asking him to help him make a decision.

"Changyao, you're not bad, kid. With this around, I doubt he'll dare deny it."

"You two hurry and go find him, before the horse trader gets away."

Guan Lin folded the certificate and handed it back to Zhang Changyao, telling him to go find it quickly.

"Second brother, it's too far for the two of us to walk there, and Wu Ni is heavily pregnant."

"Why don't you go home and bring the donkey cart over, and come with us, okay?"

Zhang Changyao remained calm in the face of the situation, and he thought of the fastest way to get to Maolu Village.

"Okay, you two wait here, I'll go back and get the car right away."

When Guan Lin saw that Zhang Changyao was asking him for help, he didn't refuse and immediately went home to hitch up his donkey cart.

When the group arrived at the entrance of Maolutun village, the sun had just begun to peek over the horizon.

Then I saw a white, rusty bus parked under a tree at the west end of the village, waiting for someone.

"Zhang Changyao, run! That horse trader wants to get on the cart and leave."

Yang Wuni spotted Gu Jialin, carrying a bag and a basket, about to board the bus.

Guan Lin parked the donkey cart across the middle of the road, blocking the way for the bus.

Zhang Changyao jumped off the donkey cart and ran over as fast as the wind.

Before Lü Gui could even see the person off, he figured out what was going on.

Zhang Changyao jumped up and grabbed Gu Jialin, who was standing on the car, by the collar and pulled him down.

"What the hell are you doing, kid? If you're in such a rush to be reborn, there's no need to be in such a hurry!"

In his panic, Gu Jialin didn't see who it was and assumed it was someone trying to get on the bus, so he immediately lost his temper.

"You old third wheel, luckily I arrived early, otherwise you would have flirted with me."

Zhang Changyao grabbed Gu Jialin by the collar and lifted him up.

So that he can see his own face clearly and know who he is.

"What are you doing, kid? You've taken the horse and paid for it, so there's no problem between us now."

Gu Jialin recognized Zhang Changyao as the newcomer, but he continued to argue.

"You old third wheel, still being stubborn? I have evidence, how dare you lie to me?"

I went back and had someone check it out; your baby teeth are almost all gone.

I spent several hundred dollars, and what did you give me?

If you don't give me my money back today, I'll fight you to the death.

Zhang Changyao gripped Gu Jialin tightly, not daring to loosen his grip for a moment.

"Everyone come quick, this kid has hit someone."

"My old bones can't withstand his punches, everyone come and help me!"

Gu Jialin tried to break free but couldn't, so he fell to the ground and started throwing a tantrum.

"Who the hell hit you? You old third wheel, are you trying to scam me?"

Zhang Changyao was so frightened that he let go of her hand and hid to the side.

Seeing Zhang Changyao retreat, Gu Jialin immediately jumped up and tried to grab the handrail of the bus.

He wanted to take advantage of Zhang Changyao's fear and escape this place of trouble as quickly as possible.

"You old fox, trying to run away? Get down here now!"

Yang Wuni, who appeared out of nowhere, grabbed Gu Jialin's trouser leg and pulled him back, preventing him from escaping.

"You tiger woman, I... I'll kick your belly off."

Gu Jialin raised his other foot, wanting to kick but not daring to, just to scare Yang Wuni.

"If you dare kick me, I'll make you squat in the fence."

"You lied and tried to run away, you wicked scoundrel, may you be struck by lightning and die a horrible death!"

Yang Wuni tightened her grip, tearing Gu Jialin's cloth belt off.

"You guys should stay away from the fight. I'm driving now. If you don't leave, others will."

The woman selling tickets on the bus finally couldn't resist and pried open Gu Jialin's arms that were holding onto the door.

As soon as his hand left, I slammed the car door shut.

Helpless, Gu Jialin had no choice but to hop off the bus on one leg.

Guan Lin saw the horse trader being pulled off the cart, so he also drove his donkey cart over.

The bus saw the donkey cart make way and sped away, disappearing from sight.

The dust kicked up by the vehicle rose several meters high before landing on several people.

"What do you guys want?"

Gu Jialin brushed the yellow dust off his body, his triangular eyes standing on end.

"What do you mean? Give us our money back right now."

Yang Wuni held onto Gu Jialin's trouser leg tightly and sat down on the ground.

"A refund is impossible, but I can try to find a better price for you."

Gu Jialin looked up, his arms crossed in front of his chest.

"Changyao, you can find a price for Wuni, as long as we don't lose out."

Guan Lin, who was watching from the side, heard the horse trader loosen his grip and quickly came over to talk to Zhang Changyao.

"Then how much money do you want to give us back?" Yang Wuni continued to tug at Gu Jialin's pants.

"Here's fifty dollars in change, that's all."

Gu Jialin stood stiffly, like a dead pig unafraid of boiling water.

"Brother, in my opinion, your old horse is only worth fifty dollars."

Seeing that Zhang Changyao and Yang Wuni were both looking at him, Guan Lin had no choice but to step forward and help him bargain.

"Fifty dollars? Are you kidding me? Do you even know what 'protecting a horse' means?"

Gu Jialin immediately put his hands on his hips, it seemed that Guan Linzi had gotten his bottom price.

"Brother, you don't need to get angry with me. I just want to ask you, is it dangerous for an old horse to give birth to a foal?"

If the baby comes out safely, that's fine; if it doesn't, it's a double tragedy.

If it weren't for this big belly, you'd just be a pile of bones covered in skin.

"Forget fifty yuan, I doubt it could even sell for thirty."

Guan Lin was a head taller than Gu Jialin, and his voice was full of energy.

With a combination of words and gestures, they left Gu Jialin speechless.

"I don't care whether you agree or not, I'm willing to go this far." Gu Jialin began to act arrogantly.

"Zhang Changyao, my stomach hurts. He kicked me in the stomach when he got out of the car."