Peach Blossom Divine Medical God Chapter 4 - 4 4 Stay for Dinner

Several ruffians, acting on orders, raised their fists and charged at Chen Yang.

Facing the attacking hoodlums, Chen Yang's reaction was astonishingly swift!

He moved forward decisively, stabilizing himself, and then unleashed a rapid kick straight at the waist of the foremost hoodlum.

Thud. With a single impact of Chen Yang’s leg, the hoodlum collapsed like a flimsy piece of paper. He was sent flying through the air, crashing against the wall below before emitting a pained roar.

This spectacle utterly stunned the fat leader!

The other hoodlums who had not yet engaged were also visibly shocked!

This fellow was far too formidable. How could one kick send a man airborne?

Was he even human?

While the hoodlums reeled in disbelief, Chen Yang himself felt a touch of surprise. He hadn't anticipated that the medical scripture would have such a profound effect on his physical capabilities!

The hoodlum he had just dispatched must have weighed well over two hundred pounds, surely?

Sending him flying felt as effortless as kicking a soccer ball!

“Damn it!

You’ve truly compelled me to take this seriously!

Even with a bit of newfound strength, I must deal with you properly!” Witnessing his subordinate being so easily dispatched, the fat leader grew extremely agitated. He withdrew a dagger from his back and tossed it to one of his waiting hoodlums.

“All of you attack him simultaneously! If any of you get hurt, it’s on me!” the fat leader snarled through gritted teeth.

Having received the dagger, the hoodlums felt a significant surge of confidence.

No matter how skilled one might be in martial arts, a blade instills fear!

So, you might be good at fighting, Chen Yang?

But can you contend against a knife?

Several men surged forward in unison, brandishing their daggers and aiming directly for Chen Yang’s vital organs!

Their assault was fierce, yet in Chen Yang's perception, every movement they made was agonizingly slow, allowing him effortlessly to manage multiple assailants.

Although Chen Yang remained unfazed, the sight of the hoodlums drawing knives caused Zhang Xueying to gasp in fright.

“Chen Yang, be careful!”

Zhang Xueying cried out in alarm.

Chen Yang didn't even turn his head, offering only a slight nod as his full attention remained fixed on countering the incoming attackers.

With the hoodlums now armed with daggers, he understood that direct confrontation was no longer a viable option.

Therefore, as the hoodlums lunged with their blades, Chen Yang swiftly sidestepped their thrusts.

He then casually grabbed a sturdy stick from within Zhang Xueying's home and engaged the armed hoodlums.

Despite their numerical advantage and the presence of weapons, the hoodlums were no match for Chen Yang, whose enhanced physique and lightning-fast reflexes gave him a definitive edge.

After a few brief exchanges, the hoodlums were left sprawled on the ground, groaning in agony.

Chen Yang walked over to the whimpering attackers, retrieved the discarded dagger, and then directed his gaze toward the fat leader, who was standing a short distance away.

The fat leader was completely overcome with panic; he had never imagined Chen Yang to be so incredibly powerful.

One man had single-handedly subdued all of his subordinates!

And he had even disarmed them!

“I’m warning you…

you absolutely must not lay a hand on me!

My elder brother holds significant influence in this county! If you dare to touch me, he will make you pay!” The fat leader, trembling with fear, began to retreat slowly.

He was exceedingly apprehensive of Chen Yang retaliating against him.

Juggling the dagger in his hand, Chen Yang advanced deliberately towards the fat leader, remarking, “Everything hinges on the nature of our subsequent discussion.”

“Discussion?

What sort of discussion are you proposing?

You’re not contemplating refusing repayment, are you?” the fat leader stammered, backing into a corner, his face contorted with anxiety.

“I will, of course, return the money to you,” Chen Yang stated calmly.

“Then…

then bring it!

Just bring the money, and we’ll depart immediately, never disturbing you again,” the fat leader pleaded nervously.

“As I just mentioned, I do not possess it at this precise moment. Grant me a period of one month!

I shall repay the thirty thousand within that month!” Chen Yang deliberated for a moment before declaring his terms.

A month's grace, Chen Yang calculated, should provide sufficient time to amass the necessary thirty thousand.

“One month?

The fat man seemed taken aback before shaking his head vigorously. “Absolutely not!

A month is entirely unfeasible. Chen Zhuang owes my brother the debt, not me! My brother has no patience for such extended delays!”

Although the fat man was a local gang leader, he was not the ultimate authority.

Above him operated a more significant figure in the county, a true 'big brother'.

This fat man was affiliated with that individual, a fact Chen Yang had learned indirectly.

“Then what time frame do you deem reasonable for me to settle this debt?”

“Let’s settle on this!

Five days!

I will give you five days to procure the funds!

This is my absolute limit!” the fat man declared decisively, projecting an air of finality.

“Very well…

then, five days it shall be!” Perceiving that five days was the fat man’s final offer, Chen Yang opted not to prolong the negotiation.

“Fine!

I shall return in five days. If you haven't secured the funds by then, do not hold me responsible if I take her to the county's brothel!” The fat man pointed menacingly at Zhang Xueying before hastily retreating with his remaining gang members.

After the thugs departed, Chen Yang turned his attention to Zhang Xueying.

“Xueying, there’s no need for you to worry. Chen Zhuang was like a brother to me, so I will settle these debts for her,” Chen Yang stated with a sigh.

Chen Zhuang had always been exceptionally generous and a pillar of justice for his companions. However, it was precisely this magnanimity that had tragically led Zhang Xueying, now a widow with an orphaned child, into such desperate straits.

“Thank you, Brother Chen Yang… but please, let me handle this thirty thousand myself! You only recently graduated, so you surely don't have much money either…” Zhang Xueying’s voice trembled as she lowered her head, tears streaming down her face in a heartfelt refusal of Chen Yang’s offer.

She was keenly aware of Chen Yang’s own financial circumstances. As a mere college graduate, his own situation couldn't possibly be much better than hers.

For anyone hailing from a rural background, a sum of thirty thousand represented a substantial fortune.

“There’s no need for that. Chen Zhuang and I were the best of friends. Now that he’s gone, your family's burdens are my burdens,” Chen Yang declared with unwavering resolve to Zhang Xueying.

Upon hearing these words, Zhang Xueying’s body quivered involuntarily.

What could Chen Yang possibly mean by such a statement?

Was he implying that her family’s troubles were now his own to bear?

Could it be that Chen Yang now considered himself part of her family?

The mere thought sent a warm blush across Zhang Xueying’s cheeks, her expression softening with a hint of shyness.

Simultaneously, she recalled how diligently Chen Yang had looked after her and her son ever since his return.

Reflecting on these memories, her heart swelled with gratitude, and a new, tender emotion began to blossom within her for Chen Yang.

She found his actions just moments ago incredibly manly!

And he had always shown such genuine care for her wellbeing.

If only she could become Chen Yang’s woman…

“Xueying, it’s getting rather late, and I must be heading back now! While those ruffians have left, you should still remain vigilant. Should any issues arise, please don’t hesitate to seek me out at the medical clinic!” Having successfully resolved the immediate crisis, Chen Yang remained oblivious to Zhang Xueying’s burgeoning fantasies and turned to depart.

However, Zhang Xueying suddenly, and with a shy gesture, grasped his arm.

“Brother Chen Yang… you’ve extended such immense help to me; I truly don’t know how to adequately express my thanks.”

“Why don’t you stay for dinner tonight?

Consider it a small token of my gratitude,”

Zhang Xueying proposed coyly, subtly attempting to keep him there.

“Well…

That sounds perfectly acceptable. I can come by a little later,” Chen Yang responded, not overthinking Zhang Xueying’s invitation, perceiving it as a simple request for a meal.

“Mhm!” Zhang Xueying nodded in agreement and then watched Chen Yang make his way out.

Gazing at Chen Yang’s receding figure, Zhang Xueying’s face was alight with a mix of shyness and pure joy!

“Xiaoxiao, would you like to go watch some cartoons at Aunt Wang’s house?” After seeing Chen Yang off, Zhang Xueying suddenly knelt down to speak with Xiaoxiao.

“Watch cartoons?

Yes!”

“Wonderful…

then you shall go and enjoy television at Aunt Wang’s house today!

Mommy will come to pick you up later. Will you come back then, okay?” Zhang Xueying said with a warm smile, gently stroking Xiaoxiao’s head. She then took Xiaoxiao’s hand and proceeded towards Aunt Wang’s residence within the village…