Chapter 14: The Forbidden Wrath

Chapter 14: The Untouchable

“If you don’t pay me back today, I’m not leaving!”

A harsh, grating voice rang out.

“Wanqiu, what’s going on?”

Chen Jianghai stormed in, shouting. Seeing that Lin Wanqiu was unharmed, he finally relaxed.

“Oh, the main player is back?” someone inside tossed down a cigarette butt and sneered.

Chen Jianghai glanced at the man. His name was Chi Fei, someone who had lent him money in the past.

“Jianghai!”

Lin Wanqiu, seeing Chen Jianghai return, hurriedly rushed to him.

“It’s fine, I’m here!”

Chen Jianghai gently patted her on the back, then turned coldly to Chi Fei. “I already paid you back. Why are you still here?”

“Hey, hey, Chen Jianghai, don’t get it twisted. You only paid back the principal!” Chi Fei waved dismissively.

Chen Jianghai’s expression darkened. “I paid you the interest too!”

Chi Fei crossed his legs, wearing a fake grin. “Jianghai, that interest isn’t nearly enough. Don’t you know how us loan sharks work? It’s interest on interest.”

“Jianghai, why did you borrow from a loan shark?”

Hearing this, Lin Wanqiu’s face fell, and she tightly gripped Chen Jianghai’s hand, worried.

Chen Jianghai patted her hand reassuringly, then snapped, “Chi Fei, you didn’t say that when you lent me the money!”

“Heh, that was then. I hear you’re doing some repair work now and have money, so naturally I’m calculating it differently.”

Chi Fei spoke slowly and deliberately.

“Listen, I don’t have any more money. If you don’t leave now, I’m calling the police!” Chen Jianghai warned coldly.

Chi Fei, seeing the timid Chen Jianghai suddenly standing up to him, became angry. “Damn you, even if you call the cops, I’m not afraid!”

Chen Jianghai scoffed. “Chi Fei, are you legally illiterate?”

“What do you mean?” Chi Fei’s face twitched.

Chen Jianghai said loudly, “Do you know what your actions are called? Loan sharking! It’s not protected by law. When the cops arrive, do you think they’ll side with you or me?”

Chi Fei’s face darkened.

How did this once quiet Chen Jianghai suddenly know these tricks?

Chi Fei hesitated, then, embarrassed and angry, said, “I don’t care. If you don’t pay the interest today, I’m taking your stuff!”

He looked around the room, clearly ready to act.

Chen Jianghai watched coldly. If Chi Fei dared take anything, even if it came to blows, Chen Jianghai would be justified.

But Lin Wanqiu didn’t think so far ahead. Seeing Chi Fei about to take their belongings, she rushed forward to stop him.

“What are you doing? This is my home. You can’t touch our things!”

Chi Fei suddenly shoved her aside, cursing, “Get out of my way!”

Lin Wanqiu stumbled and fell to the ground.

Seeing this, Chen Jianghai’s eyes reddened with anger. He hurried over, helped her up, and asked anxiously, “Wanqiu, are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?”

Lin Wanqiu clutched her waist, pale and in pain.

“Take it easy. Go rest on the bed first.”

Chen Jianghai helped her lie down, then fixed his bloodshot eyes on Chi Fei, stepping toward him.

Seeing Chen Jianghai’s furious glare, Chi Fei started to panic.

“Chen Jianghai, this isn’t my fault. She started it...”

“Dare to hit my wife? I’ll kill you, you son of a bitch!”

Before finishing, Chen Jianghai landed a solid punch on Chi Fei’s face.

Lin Wanqiu was Chen Jianghai’s weak spot; anyone who harmed her would face his wrath.

Chi Fei’s small frame was no match for Chen Jianghai.

In moments, he was beaten to the ground, clutching his head and begging for mercy.

Lin Wanqiu was frightened by the scene.

It was the first time she had seen Chen Jianghai so enraged—it was terrifying.

“Stop! I’m sorry!” Chi Fei’s cries startled Lin Wanqiu and drew the neighbors’ attention.

“What’s going on?”

Outside, Mo Xinmei’s surprised voice came.

Then Fu Qiang’s voice followed, “Are the couple fighting?”

Lin Wanqiu quickly moved to the door. “Brother Fu, come help me hold Jianghai back!”

Chi Fei curled up on the floor, still begging.

Fu Qiang was stunned. “What... happened here?”

Mo Xinmei said, “Hurry and pull them apart! I’m calling the police!”

Without hesitation, Mo Xinmei rushed out.

“Brother Fu, please hurry and help!”

Ignoring her aching waist, Lin Wanqiu pulled Chen Jianghai’s hand while calling for Fu Qiang’s help.

With both hands held, Chen Jianghai gradually calmed down, took a deep breath, and said, “Let go. I won’t hit him anymore.”

Hearing this, Lin Wanqiu looked at him and saw the fury was gone. She and Fu Qiang released their grip.

“Wanqiu, are you okay? Do you want to go to the hospital?”

Chen Jianghai’s first concern was still her injury.

Lin Wanqiu shook her head. “I’m fine. Just resting is enough. It’s nothing serious.”

She had to downplay it. If there were real injuries, Chi Fei would surely suffer more beatings.

Soon, Mo Xinmei returned, flustered. “How is it? Are you okay?”

“Fine, fine,” Fu Qiang waved his hand, reassuring her.

The three of them were unharmed, but Chi Fei looked miserable—bruised and battered.

He staggered to his feet, face twisted with rage. “Chen, how dare you hit me? You’re dead meat!”

“If you ever lay a hand on my wife again, I’ll break your hand. Believe that.”

Chen Jianghai stepped forward, speaking slowly and clearly.

Though calm, Chi Fei felt a chill and instinctively took a step back.

(End of Chapter 14)