Rebirth: My Dear Little Wife Is So Scheming

Chapter 29: Chapter 29 Beating Someone Chapter 29: Chapter 29 Beating Someone Bai Zhuang suddenly burst into flames, hurling a slap in anger that he could not keep in check. In his mind, a disobedient sister like her deserved a good beating to make her behave.

Deeply influenced by his father, Bai Jianguo’s family traditions, as well as Li Chunhua’s example and teachings, he firmly believed in the idea that ‘filial piety comes from the stick’. Regarding his so-called sister Bai Xiao, his impression was fixed on the sight of Li Chunhua beating her repeatedly, accompanied by silent, powerless cries.

Unfortunately for Bai Zhuang, Bai Xiao was well-prepared and swiftly dodged his slap.

She would not allow anyone to lay hands on her ever again.

She grabbed the pole that was lying next to her, left behind by a student of An Zhiyuan after carrying water, which had been placed by the wall near her. It now conveniently served as a tool at her disposal.

“Remember, don’t casually hit a woman. Now, you two get out of here, or else don’t blame me for being impolite.”

Bai Xiao was done enduring. Although she wasn’t skilled in combat, having never fought in her two lifetimes combined, she knew she couldn’t let this pass; if Bai Zhuang managed to hit her this time and she didn’t fight back, it might embolden the Bai Family to walk all over her.

Then, Bai Shan and Bai Mei might think they could hit her whenever they pleased.

Given the nature of Li Chunhua and Bai Jianguo, they would indeed resort to such actions, so even for her future’s sake she couldn’t allow herself to take this beating.

Bai Zhuang was furious. Although he didn’t hold the same authority as Bai Jianguo within the Bai Family, he was still a pillar of the household. His younger siblings always listened to him and nobody dared to defy him; otherwise, Bai Zhuang would beat them ruthlessly. In his heart, only fists could solve problems.

“Bai Xiao, you worthless Pizi, how dare you resist? Try me, just try to touch me and see if I don’t beat you to death!” Bai Zhuang bellowed.

As far as he was concerned, Bai Xiao was worthless in his eyes all her life.

Bai Xiao swung the pole down. It was just hitting someone, and she didn’t believe she couldn’t hit a person. One swing of the pole knocked Bai Zhuang to the ground. It wasn’t just about her strength; the momentum of the pole was much greater than human strength. Plus, Bai Zhuang had never expected Bai Xiao to really strike, completely unguarded, and the pole knocked him down with a single blow.

Then Bai Xiao, unable to stop herself like a floodgate opened, relentlessly beat Bai Zhuang with the pole, one strike after another. Each hit left red marks on Bai Zhuang’s arms and legs. The whacks with the pole were not only visibly bruising but fiercely painful, swelling immediately. Even the sturdy Bai Zhuang couldn’t endure it and began to scramble away in a cacophony of rolls and crawls.

“You wanted to kill me, didn’t you? Let’s die together then! Come on, why are you running away? Weren’t you going to kill me? Come, let’s die together, and see who dies today, you or me, or maybe we’ll both die! Come on, why are you running? You told me to touch you to see what happens. I did what you asked, not just once. Come on, weren’t you going to beat me to death? Come on! Come on!” Bai Xiao chased Bai Zhuang, raining down blows while he cowered and fled, terrified. It wasn’t that he couldn’t overpower Bai Xiao; it was her utterly desperate and ferocious demeanor that scared him away.

Bai Zhuang had never seen Bai Xiao so recklessly violent. The chilling gaze in her eyes and her viciously fierce aggression convinced him beyond doubt that Bai Xiao was bent on dying together if need be. Brutes fear the stubborn, the stubborn fear the reckless.

He wasn’t ready to die yet.

“Bai Xiao, what are you doing? Help! Bai Xiao is going to kill someone! Help!” Bai Zhuang desperately tried to escape, but in his panic, he ran without watching where he was going, ending up cornered in the courtyard by Bai Xiao. She stood at the gate, effectively preventing him from moving. Bai Zhuang was terrified to his very soul.

Bai Mei had taken the first opportunity to flee, noticing how things were taking a bad turn and slipping away faster than anyone. Now she, too, was terrified. Her big brother had been encouraged by her to trouble Bai Xiao, but who knew Bai Xiao would turn into such a violent and dangerous “tigress,” ready to snap at anyone in her path?

If her brother ended up killed by Bai Xiao, what would she do? Her father would surely kill her.

Bai Mei screamed, “Help! Murder! Help!”

A cry shattered the tranquility of the village, prompting many to step out of their homes, all wondering, “What’s happening?”

How many times had someone in the village cried for help already?

Who was it this time?

When people saw Bai Xiao with disheveled hair, holding a carrying pole and pointing at Bai Zhuang, who had dust on his face and body and a red mark on his arm, looking scared and bewildered, they realized something was wrong with both of them.

Bai Xiao wasn’t looking great either, with eyes red and swollen, clearly pushed to the brink. The courtyard was littered with broken bowls and dishes, tables and chairs all askew, a complete mess.

An aunt came up and embraced Bai Xiao, who was shivering all over; the child must have been terrified as well.

Clutching the carrying pole, Bai Xiao wouldn’t let go as Liu Baoguo, with one foot in a shoe and the other bare, evidently having just scrambled to his feet, looked at Bai Xiao and Bai Zhuang and became enraged too.

He grabbed the carrying pole from Bai Xiao’s hands, “Give Uncle the pole, listen to me, Xiao, I’ll take care of this for you! Give it to me!” and he snatched it away with force.

Bai Xiao’s body went limp suddenly, nearly collapsing to the ground; if not for the support of Mrs. Wang and Aunt Guihua, she would have fallen.

Liu Baoguo turned sharply and glared at Bai Zhuang, who was already frightened by Bai Xiao and now almost wet himself under Liu Baoguo’s fierce gaze.

With a mix of injustice and grievance, he said, “Uncle, you have to stand up for me, Bai Xiao is after my life! She’s trying to kill someone!” He was telling the truth.

Before Liu Baoguo could respond, someone rushed forward, “My son, who’s trying to take your life?”

The Bai Family had arrived, and Hao Fang had already thrown herself onto Bai Zhuang, crying with reddened eyes.

Bai Jianguo stood there with a dark expression, silent, but his demeanor clearly spoke of suppressed anger and resentment.

Li Chunhua let out a wail and lunged at Bai Xiao; had Mrs. Wang and Aunt Guihua not been quick to intervene, her hands would have clawed at Bai Xiao’s face.

Kicking her feet, Li Chunhua planted her hands on her hips and began to curse. Now, she had no intention of pretending to be the virtuous woman anymore.

“You damned wretch, you dared to hit your older brother, your own flesh and blood, the pillar of the Bai Family. How could you? Everyone look, this girl needs to be disciplined, she’s causing total chaos, we can’t live like this! Bai Xiao, come here, do you hear me?”

Li Chunmei had already appeared, holding onto Li Chunhua’s hand, smiling as she said, “Auntie, let’s talk this over nicely. We still don’t know who’s right or wrong; none of us are clear on that. Coming over and hitting people isn’t the way to handle this,” speaking politely since Li Chunhua really couldn’t afford to make a scene with the village chief’s wife.

Not if she wanted to remain in Liupan Village.

“You don’t know what happened, do you? This girl dared to hit someone, this could end up with someone dead. We can’t let this slide; we must take her to the police station. What if she takes a life in the future?” Li Chunhua had already decided that the girl needed to be taught a lesson; she wouldn’t listen otherwise.