Last Chance

Fearing that the situation would spiral out of control, the old man furiously yanked the red flower pin from his clothes, threw it to the ground, and shouted, "Shi Dalang, I don't want this marriage anymore! You had better return my money by tomorrow, or don't blame me for being ruthless!"

With that, he spat at Shi Dalang, climbed onto his bullock cart, and drove away in panic.

Seething with anger and embarrassment, Shi Dalang turned to the onlookers and bellowed, "What are you staring at?! Keep gawking, and I will gouge out your eyes!"

Realizing that he meant his threat, the villagers rolled their eyes at him, muttered curses under their breath, and quickly dispersed. This melon is too exciting, they must share it with everyone!

After leaving the scene, Liu Fuyan glanced at her mother before turning to her friends and saying, "Everyone, you should head to school, or you will be late. Please help me inform the teacher—I'm taking a leave today."