stonecrandall Chapter 42 The thugs back down and all grievances are appeased
Chapter 42 The thugs back down and all grievances are appeased
Chapter 42 The thugs back down and all grievances are appeased
The first and second thugs panicked and lost their backers.
The two thugs slunk back to their lodgings, their legs trembling uncontrollably.
I walked on in constant fear, my face as white as a sheet.
The two huddled in a dark corner, looking at each other with panic in their eyes.
The tall thug swallowed hard, his voice trembling uncontrollably.
"We're doomed, we've messed with the wrong person. Wang Sanleng has come to us to confess. We've really messed with the wrong person this time."
The short thug broke out in a cold sweat, nodded, and his legs went weak.
"We were just joining in the commotion. If we're really investigated, we're all alone and will definitely be the first to suffer."
"Wang Sanleng still has a medical profession, but we have nothing. If we are sent to the township government, our lives will be over."
They were the kind of people who bullied the weak and feared the strong. They only dared to act arrogantly because Wang Sanleng gave them a little money.
Now that the ringleaders have all backed down, they have completely lost their backers and their backbone.
Panic struck immediately; he was terrified, feeling as if disaster was imminent and there was nowhere to hide.
The two squatted on the ground, looking worried and anxious, talking amongst themselves, becoming more and more frightened as they thought about it.
After much discussion, they finally gritted their teeth, slapped their thighs, and made up their minds.
We can't wait, we can't delay.
They must hurry up and take the initiative to apologize; if they are even a step too late, they won't even have the chance to beg for forgiveness.
Poems as proof:
The wicked ruffians heard that the chief villain had surrendered.
My heart is in turmoil and I feel flustered.
Having lost their backer, they have no one to rely on.
I fear that disaster will befall me.
Second, they pooled their money to buy gifts and begged for mercy.
The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, the two thugs could no longer lie still.
He hurriedly got up and took out all the loose change he had on him.
After scraping together some money, I finally managed to save up a little and rushed to the convenience store.
I bought some snacks and two bottles of cigarettes and alcohol, and carefully wrapped them in red paper.
The two men, carrying gifts, stood with their heads down, backs hunched, necks hunched, and huddled along the wall.
They tiptoed all the way to Chen Shanhe's doorstep, barely daring to breathe.
Standing outside the door, we pushed and shoved each other, neither of us daring to go in first.
My calves were cramping, and it took me ages to finally manage to slowly shuffle into the yard.
The moment they looked up and saw Chen Shanhe, the two of them shuddered violently.
Their legs buckled, their knees buckled, and with two thuds, they both knelt on the ground.
"Brother Shanhe! Spare us! Please spare us this time!"
"We were wrong! We really know we were wrong! We'll never do it again!"
The two lay on the ground, their heads hitting the ground repeatedly.
He kowtowed repeatedly, his forehead turning red from the blows, and he kept begging for mercy, his voice trembling with tears.
"It was all Wang Sanleng who instigated us; he paid us to cause trouble! We were just confused!"
"We're worthless! Please, have mercy on us and let us go!"
They cried their hearts out, snot and tears streaming down their faces, terrified of being taken to the township office.
If that happens, they will be completely unable to survive in Qinglong Town.
Poems as proof:
He knelt in the courtyard, carrying a small gift.
He kowtowed repeatedly, tears streaming down his face.
He begged for mercy and forgiveness repeatedly.
They feared that disaster would befall them.
III. Upholding the Right Path and Guiding the People Back to the Right Way
Chen Shanhe stood quietly in place, coldly watching the two men kowtow and beg for mercy.
Seeing their disheveled and ridiculous appearance, there was not a trace of smugness on their faces.
I felt no joy, only sorrow and pity.
At such a young age, he's wasting his time, going astray instead of pursuing a proper career. It's really not worth it.
He sighed softly, took a step forward.
He reached out his hands and gently helped the two of them up one by one.
Get up.
Chen Shanhe's voice was calm and without anger, yet it commanded respect.
"A man's knees are worth their weight in gold; don't kneel down so easily and lose your integrity."
The two thugs trembled and stood up with trepidation.
Head bowed low, barely daring to breathe or look up.
Chen Shanhe's gaze was gentle, his tone calm, and he sincerely advised him, word by word.
"You're all so young, with hands and feet, what can't you do to earn a living?"
"Only by following the right path, doing the right thing, and living by one's own abilities can one live a truly fulfilling life."
Stop being idle and causing trouble, stop using your position to bully and cheat others.
"Those kinds of days may seem carefree, but they don't end well in the end; they only harm yourself."
His tone was sincere, without sarcasm, and full of genuine truth.
After speaking, he raised his hand and gently pushed all the snacks, cigarettes, and alcohol back.
"Take your things back. From now on, be a good person; that's better than any gift you could give."
Poems as proof:
He reached out and gently helped and persuaded the thug.
Advise them with kind words to follow the right path.
Not taking a penny, with a pure heart.
A sincere heart can dispel ignorance and stubbornness.
IV. All grievances are appeased and the villagers are happy.
The two thugs stood there dumbfounded, their faces alternating between pale and red.
They never expected that after they came to cause trouble and spoke rudely, they would end up kneeling and begging for forgiveness.
Chen Shanhe not only held no grudge and uttered no harsh words, but was also incredibly magnanimous.
They do not dwell on past mistakes or hold grudges, but instead offer kind advice and guide them onto the right path.
The snacks, cigarettes, and alcohol I brought were all returned untouched, not accepted for a single penny, and I didn't take any advantage whatsoever.
This frank and open-minded attitude surprised and delighted the two of them, and they felt ashamed and regretful, their hearts filled with mixed emotions.
His face was full of fear, his whole body was still trembling slightly, and he nodded repeatedly, his voice shaking uncontrollably.
"Yes, yes, yes! Brother Shanhe, we'll remember that, we'll remember it for the rest of our lives!"
"I will never dare to be idle or misbehave again; I will definitely live an honest and upright life!"
"I will never again follow others into trouble, and I will never again do anything to harm my neighbors!"
The two of them hunched over, their heads almost touching their chests, not daring to look up for even a second.
He clutched the cigarettes, alcohol, and snacks on the table tightly in both hands and slunk away step by step.
He retreated to the doorway, turned and ran, his steps hurried and he didn't dare to look back. He ran away as fast as he could.
I was afraid that if I stayed any longer, I would be overwhelmed with shame and unease.
From then on, everyone in Qinglong Town who had a grudge against Chen Shanhe or had made things difficult for him bowed their heads and submitted.
From the ringleader Wang Sanleng taking the initiative to apologize to the two thugs kneeling and begging for forgiveness, they all genuinely repented.
No one in the entire town dared to oppose him anymore, and no local thugs dared to come to his door to cause trouble.
All grudges have been settled; all disputes have been completely resolved.
The news quickly spread throughout the entire street, and everyone in the village knew about it.
When everyone learned that the old grudges had been resolved and the villains had given in, they clapped and cheered, and the whole street became lively.
The neighbors gathered together, chatting and praising Chen Shanhe.
He was praised for his broad-mindedness, for not holding grudges, and for his tolerance of others.
He was praised for his fair and reasonable approach to things, as well as his composure and humility.
He was praised for his courage and resourcefulness, his ability to strike a balance between firmness and tact, and his composure in the face of adversity.
They also praised him for his benevolence, kindness, ability to win people over with virtue, and upright character.
The tense atmosphere on the street had vanished, the arguments and quarrels had completely subsided, and there was not a sound left.
The whole street suddenly became harmonious and peaceful, calm and tranquil, and people felt at ease.
Everyone wore a smile, and they all admired and respected Chen Shanhe wholeheartedly.
Everyone was amazed that Qinglong Town had produced such a capable, magnanimous, and conscientious young man.
I feel genuinely proud, at ease, and reassured.
Poems as proof:
All grievances vanished and all was well.
The scoundrels dared not run rampant anymore.
The villagers clapped and praised in unison.
Peace and tranquility filled the town.