The wicked sister-in-law is in charge; meals include fish and shrimp.

Chapter 85 Taken Away

"Are you...are you blind?!"

Lin Huaizhi, gripping the hem of his blue robe, roared angrily. The middle-aged man, also losing his temper, pointed at Lin Huaizhi and yelled, "Are you blind?! How come that young girl knew to avoid you and didn't? Are you deaf?! Didn't I tell you to get out of the way?!"

The middle-aged man was also angry. He was already in a bad mood because of the hot weather and he had to go out to collect his belongings. Now he had collapsed in front of someone else's shop!

Shouldn't we make him clean it up before he leaves? It's so hot outside!

People passing by automatically kept their distance from Lin Huaizhi, covering their noses and looking disgusted.

"Young boss, hurry up and fix this, it stinks! I need to come back for dinner later!" A regular customer said to Wen Luozhi as he climbed the steps. The stench was even worse in the hot weather, it was disgusting.

Upon hearing the customer address Wen Luozhi as "Young Boss," the middle-aged man put away the manure bucket and apologized, "I'm so sorry, young lady! I'll find some tools to clean it up for you right away!"

Wen Luozhi quickly stopped him, saying, "No need, uncle, it's hot, you should go back. We'll clean up ourselves."

The middle-aged man stammered a few words but couldn't resist Wen Zixun pushing him out. He was happy to apologize to the two of them again, glared at Lin Huaizhi, and left.

"Brother Huaizhi, look how dirty our shop entrance is! It's bound to affect business, right? How much money will we lose? Could you help me clean it up?"

Wen Luozhi said with a smile, while Lin Huaizhi was already completely smitten by her calling him "Brother Huaizhi".

Their shop? Has this brat finally seen the light?

"Alright, alright, little sister Luo'er, brother will clean up right away," he agreed with a beaming smile, completely unaware of Wen Luozhi's sly smile.

She kindly brought a broken broom and a mop, but he had to carry the water himself.

Upon entering the courtyard, Lin Huaizhi was even more excited to see how spacious it was, and he no longer felt tired or hot while working.

He rolled up his sleeves and started washing the floor, but because he had never done any housework before, he was completely clumsy.

After he finally finished washing, he looked up and turned around, only to find that the gate to the yard had been closed!

He rushed over and banged on the door, shouting, but no one paid any attention to him.

There was a white thing in the crack of the door. She pulled it out and immediately flew into a rage.

There was a huge pig's head drawn on it, along with the three big characters "Lin Huaizhi" written on it!

He then realized he had been tricked! He crumpled the paper into a ball and kicked the door hard.

He turned and left, but a foul stench followed, almost making him vomit.

His clothes had been dried, but they smelled even worse than when they were wet! He was a complete stinker.

Thinking he would go back and change his clothes before confronting Wen Luozhi, he covered his face with his sleeve and walked towards the academy.

In the most expensive private room of Chunxiang Garden, Guo Wencai, with two women on his left and right, looked at the scarred man kneeling in front of him.

"Zhang Yidao, when are you going to pay me back the money you owe me?"

After asking the question, he kissed the male prostitute in his arms hard on the cheek, making the prostitute giggle.

This Chunxiang Garden not only has beautiful women but also handsome men. To satisfy the tastes of high-ranking officials and nobles, the madam has spent a lot of money on them and has made a fortune.

Guo Liangcai is their biggest cash cow; they order several of him every time he comes.

Scarface felt his heart was about to jump out of his chest; he was terrified that the old man might get angry and eat him indiscriminately...

Scary to think about!

He raised his hand, which was covered in needle marks, and wiped away the sweat, saying, "Young Master Guo, I will repay you as soon as possible!"

Last time he robbed a good-looking scholar, but he didn't expect that the poor boy only had about two taels of silver on him!

This is still far from what he owes this young master. He thought that at least a scholar would have some money or something, but he didn't expect him to be so poor!

He was furious, and the scholar's pleading look stirred a mischievous impulse in him, so...

Guo Wencai snorted coldly, "You know my methods. If that doesn't work, you'll only have..."

"Young Master Guo! I was looking for someone for you, which is why I was delayed and didn't have enough money!"

Guo Wencai's interest was piqued slightly upon hearing this. "Then tell me, whose family is it?"

He lay lazily in the chair, looking extravagant, while the male prostitutes around him massaged his legs and shoulders, making him appear quite carefree and pleasure-seeking.

Zhang Yidao swallowed hard, stood up, and whispered a few words in Guo Wencai's ear.

Guo Wencai's smile grew wider and more lewd.

"Good!" He slammed his hand on the table and said to Zhang Yidao, who was sitting next to him with a fawning expression, "If this matter is handled well and makes me happy, you don't have to pay back the two hundred taels of silver." His eyes were shining with anticipation, excitement, and eagerness.

I've thought about trying some different dishes before, but for a scholar like me, it's not easy to find someone who likes them. And it's even harder to find someone who does.

Zhang Yidao was delighted upon hearing this! He recalled that although the scholar was a bit pedantic, he was still quite to his liking, and Guo Wencai would probably like him.

After leaving Chunxiang Garden, he called his two underlings to go with him to the academy. If he was lucky, he could use the sleeping potion to cover his mouth and put a sack over his head, and his debt of two hundred taels of silver would be gone!

Before he even reached the entrance of the academy, Lin Huaizhi was blocked by two people.

He covered his face, trying to avoid them, thinking it was just an accidental collision. But the two men blocked his way from both sides, making it impossible for him to go any way he wanted.

Lin Huaizhi then realized something was amiss. He cautiously peeked out and asked, "Brothers, do you know me?"

Zhang Yidao's two henchmen exchanged a glance and grinned smugly. "We know each other, we know each other all the time."

Isn't this the young scholar the boss mentioned to them last time? He's quite handsome indeed! What a pity!

They're really lucky; they ran into each other as soon as they came out. It seems like even God is helping these guys pay off their debts!

"Do you two have something to discuss with me? But I still have schoolwork to do, so perhaps another time?"

Lin Huaizhi panicked when he heard the two men say they knew him. He had never met these two people before and knew they meant no good.

With no road ahead, he simply turned around, only to be met with the face that had haunted his nightmares for days.

Before he could even open his mouth to shout, Zhang Yidao tightly covered his mouth with the cloth in his hand.

Lin Huaizhi's struggling limbs gradually lost strength, and then he closed his eyes helplessly.

Two henchmen supported the unconscious Lin Huaizhi, while Zhang Yidao took out a large burlap sack he had prepared beforehand, stuffed the man inside like a wild boar, and carried him away.

It was hot outside and there were few people around, so the three of them took a secluded road and took the person away in broad daylight.