Super Soldier in the City

This is not what was planned. Lang Yonggan came today full of confidence to call off the engagement, determined to pinch a dowry from them. He thought the Zhang Family was historically spineless, so they certainly wouldn’t dare resist. Even if there’s a dispute, it’s not possible to get the entire dowry back; leaving a few thousand is still good. But unexpectedly, the other party knew about his daughter’s matters, putting him at a disadvantage. In the countryside, neighbors highly value such things as they relate to one’s reputation. If word gets out, it will be even harder for his daughter to find someone to marry.

The things his daughter did, he, as a father, knew all about. He feared that she would remain this way, so he was eager to marry her off. Of course, he also coveted the Zhang Family’s money. Now that the Zhang Family has no money, he wants to break off the engagement, only for his daughter’s mess to be exposed.

"You... you’re talking nonsense!" Lang Yonggan was shaking with anger, his expression changed as he said, "Zhang Tianxing, if you dare to slander my daughter again, be careful, I will beat you to death!"

"Lang Yonggan, do I need to spell out the exact date? Or mention some other details, like you with that woman in the front house." Zhang Tianxing said calmly. At this point, the facade had already been torn open, so there was no need for courtesy.

"You!" Lang Yonggan’s heart skipped a beat. He didn’t expect Zhang Tianxing to know about this. He indeed had inappropriate interactions with that woman in the front house, over ten times. Each time he would give her a hundred bucks, sometimes two hundred. But these activities were extremely secretive, he didn’t understand how the other side knew. He absolutely couldn’t admit to this; otherwise, it would soon spread throughout the villages. Thinking of this, Lang Yonggan immediately shouted, "Zhang Tianxing, damn it, you’re turning the wedding situation around to throw dirt on me, huh? Look at your son; you still think he could marry my daughter?"

"Is that so?" Zhang Tianxing’s expression remained unchanged, looking neither happy nor sad, holding himself upright, he said, "Lang Yonggan, you can choose not to admit these things, but it doesn’t mean others don’t know. If you want to withdraw from the marriage, then do so, but the dowry money must be returned. That’s the bottom line. You’re not marrying off your daughter anymore and still want to keep the dowry? You dare do such a thing, huh."

"Is that blackmail for dowry money? My daughter’s good name has been tarnished by you..."

"Lang Yonggan, do you still have any shame? Do you think we are oblivious? Marrying your daughter is an act of kindness. Quickly return the dowry, never cross our path again. Looking at your behavior, it’s evident you wouldn’t raise a good daughter. If the upper beam is crooked, the lower beam is askew!" Zhang Tianxing’s sister immediately remarked sarcastically.

Beside them, an elder also snorted and said, "Stop embarrassing yourself here. Still thinking of not returning the dowry, aren’t you clever. It’s you who wants the breakup, not the Zhang Family, yet you think the dowry shouldn’t be returned. Lang Yonggan, you’ve lived this long in vain?"

Lang Yonggan’s face was flushed red, yet all the more he was unwilling to return the dowry. He couldn’t help but curse, "Your Zhang Family is something else, with your son being a disappointment, of course, we’d cancel the marriage, and now you want to bite back? I spit, the dowry will definitely not be returned, I’ll let the villagers know about your family’s mess!"

Just as he was speaking, a burly man with a shaved head and dark skin rushed in from outside wearing a tank top, yelling, "Who dares touch my dad? I’ll damn cut them up!"

"Erzi, you came just in time, these people are bullying your father!" As soon as Lang Yonggan saw his second son rush in, he instantly gained confidence. This second son was the most capable in the Lang Family; although, this ’capable’ is relative to other children. The second son has fought and caused trouble from a young age, done many bad things, plus he looks fierce; people generally back off a bit upon seeing him.

Upon hearing his father’s words, Lang Yonggan’s second son immediately glared, readying to fight, and cursed, "Damn, who dares harm my father? I’ll damn wring them out."

As he spoke, this fellow took off his tank top, revealing solid muscles, appearing vicious, his eyes scanning around!

The People of Zhang Family felt somewhat weak for a moment, the Parents of Zhang Family wanted to explain, but then they heard Zhang Tianxing coldly say, "No one touched your dad, the marriage can go unheld, but the dowry must be returned."

"Dowry?" Lang Yonggan’s second son glanced at his dad, only to hear the old man complaining, "That Zhang Tianxing is really bad, I’m here to break off the engagement, and they still want the dowry. That dowry doesn’t even cover your sister’s reputation loss!"

Lang Yonggan’s second son heard and immediately nodded, his big eyes glaring, letting out a heavy snort, with a rough voice saying, "My dad is right, damn, your Zhang Family is no good, having raised such a trashy son. The things he did in the city, aren’t you aware? You still want the dowry back. I spit, who dares want it, come over here, let’s have a spar!"

Lang Yonggan’s second son said this while readying to cause trouble.

The Zhang Family might be large, but there are few who dare to speak up. Zhang Tianxing limped a few steps and said, "You can insult me, you can scold me. In my current state, I indeed deserve it, but!" Saying this, Zhang Tianxing glanced at his parents, his face showing a hint of guilt. His parents had lived an honest life, hoping their son could make a name for himself, only to face unexpected events. Over the years, his parents’ hair had turned white from worry, while he had sunk deeper into despair. "Insulting my parents, insulting the People of the Zhang Family, I will not allow it. So, you need to apologize to my parents and the People of the Zhang Family!"

"I apologize? Hahahaha!" Lang Yonggan’s second son seemed to have heard the funniest joke in the world. He pointed at his own nose, his thick lips curling to reveal a set of disgusting yellow teeth, and said, "My hearing’s not great, say that again!"

"Apologize to my parents and relatives," Zhang Tianxing said in a deep voice, speaking slowly but with an irresistible force.

Lang Yonggan instinctively furrowed his brow, his second son also gritted his teeth. He hadn’t expected that the cripple he always looked down upon would have such courage today. But that didn’t make him afraid. Lang Yonggan’s second son scoffed, shook his head disdainfully, and said, "Just based on what you said, you want me to apologize? Impossible. I’ll say this clearly today, if your Zhang Family doesn’t apologize to my dad, then we’ll settle things today. Damn it!"

"Not apologizing, huh?" Zhang Tianxing hobbled over, and Lang Yonggan’s second son sneered, saying, "I’m not apologizing, so what? You think you can take me on? With one arm and one leg broken, you still dare to mess with me? Fine, how about this, I’ll let you have two legs, stand here and let you hit me, how about that? Hahahaha, you’re killing me with laughter."

"Son, don’t be impulsive!!" Zhang Tianxing’s father rushed over to grab him. Zhang Tianxing patted his father’s hand and said, "Dad, I’m not being impulsive. Step back a bit. I’ve been lost these past few years and have worried you and mom. Today, even if the Lang Family calls off the wedding, it’s fine. You both know I didn’t want to marry that woman. As for the dowry, we must get it back. Our family’s situation isn’t good, and ten thousand yuan is a lot of money!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Tianxing’s father released his hand, sighed, and said, "You... watch your strength."

"Okay!" Zhang Tianxing nodded, then looked at Lang Yonggan’s second son and asked, "So you’re still not apologizing?"

"Apologize my ass..." Lang Yonggan’s second son was about to curse again when suddenly a hand appeared in front of him. He instinctively wanted to back away, but it was too late. He hadn’t even had time to react beyond tensing his waist when Zhang Tianxing’s palm, using his good hand, struck. With enough force and speed, it landed with a ’crack’, spinning Lang Yonggan’s second son on the spot. The heavy blow to his head instantly made him dizzy.

"You dare to hit my son!" Lang Yonggan reacted, angrily rushing over. Just as the other Zhang Family members realized what was happening, Zhang Tianxing thrust his waist and twisted on the spot, launching forward with his good leg. The sole of his shoe caught some mud, which hit Lang Yonggan’s face, scaring him into squatting down and covering his head.

"You dare hit me, I’ll waste you!" Lang Yonggan’s second son, recovering his senses with his face burning with pain, roared in anger. He clenched his fists and charged at Zhang Tianxing.

Damn it, you, a cripple, with a broken hand, still want to fight me? Lang Yonggan’s second son absolutely didn’t believe it. Although he knew Zhang Tianxing had been in the army, he thought, now that he’s disabled, he still wants to hit me?

Throwing a punch, Lang Yonggan’s second son was indignant. The Zhang Family gasped as Zhang Tianxing saw the punch and twisted in place with his crippled foot. His good leg stepped back as his body moved forward, standing firm, he punched with his good hand. His waist powered like a tightened spring, shooting forward as his punch met Lang Yonggan’s second son’s punch head-on.

Lang Yonggan’s second son shouted, but half his shout caught in his throat as his fist hit what felt like a wall. The pain struck instantly, from his fingers, wrist, to his forearm and elbow, even his shoulder. A snapping sound echoed like it had broken, and he screamed as he stumbled back, unable to evade further. Zhang Tianxing’s next move came without pause.

They saw Zhang Tianxing prop one hand on the ground, sweeping his good leg to kick precisely at his opponent’s knee. A cracking sound was heard, and Lang Yonggan’s second son knelt on the ground, his knee writhing in pain.

"Apologize!" Zhang Tianxing withdrew his hand, looking coldly at Lang Yonggan and his son. One was in too much pain to even fight back in front of Zhang Tianxing, the other was clearly frightened, questioning how Zhang Tianxing could still be so formidable.

"I’ll say it again, apologize!" Zhang Tianxing limped up to Lang Yonggan, looking down and sternly commanding.

"I..." Lang Yonggan’s second son wanted to swear, but meeting Zhang Tianxing’s eyes, his heart jolted, and he swallowed his words back down.