I Was Reborn into the Past and Saved My Stunning Sister-in-Law at the Beginning - Chapter 52:

Chapter 52: Lin Xixue’s Debt Collectors Finally Arrive

Last night, He Yuzhu not only gave five yuan but also helped Liu Guangfu take his brother to the hospital. After confirming the medical fees were enough, he rode his bicycle back. Fortunately, they made it to the hospital in time, and although the wound looked terrifying, it hadn’t caused any critical damage. The doctor quickly dressed the wound and prescribed some blood-replenishing medicine. There wasn’t much else to worry about.

However, he would still need to rest for a while, and his nutrition had to be improved. Given how malnourished he already was, losing so much blood could easily collapse his body.

Liu Guangtian remained unconscious throughout the night, finally waking up late the next morning. Groggy, he saw himself lying in a hospital bed with his younger brother standing beside him. Remembering last night’s events, Liu Guangtian couldn’t help but shed a tear. Even a tiger wouldn’t eat its own cubs—how could his father have been so heartless? Could it be that he regretted it and had sent him to the hospital? But after hearing from his brother about everything that happened after he passed out, Liu Guangtian’s heart went ice cold.

All that remained was overwhelming gratitude toward Xu Feng and Brother Zhuzi. If not for them, he might not have survived the night.

At noon, the two brothers used the remaining money to buy a boxed meal and completed the discharge procedures. For a superficial wound like his, resting at home was just as effective, as long as they avoided infection. Since little money remained, it was better to save it to buy something nutritious to replenish his body.

When they returned to the courtyard at noon, many neighbors expressed their concern. Liu Guangtian, filled with gratitude, responded, “Thank you, everyone. I’ll definitely repay the money I owe you.” Even if they had only lent him a cent or two, it was still a favor that must be repaid properly. No matter how little, it was still better than his own parents, who hadn’t given a cent and hadn’t even come to see him.

Were they really trash they had picked up from the garbage? Was only the eldest son their real child?

The neighbors quickly told them not to rush and to focus on recovering first.

Just as they were about to return to that unwelcoming home, a bicycle bell rang outside.

Xu Feng had been idling at the factory all day and decided to make a trip back to the courtyard before heading straight to Xu Village. Hunting wild boars wasn’t something that could be done in a day or two. He needed to pack his things at home. Although he wasn’t particularly worried about the money if things got stolen, it would still be a hassle.

Unexpectedly, he ran into the two brothers who had just returned from the hospital. Pushing his bike into the courtyard, Xu Feng had yet to speak when the two brothers immediately knelt down before him with a loud thud. A life-saving grace was something they could never repay; this kneel was deserved.

Seeing two young men kneeling before him, Xu Feng hurriedly stepped aside to avoid bad luck. “Quickly help your brother up. His wound hasn’t healed yet.”

The brothers didn’t insist and Liu Guangfu helped his brother up.

“Brother, I…” Liu Guangtian’s voice was choked with emotion. The words of thanks were stuck in his throat.

“A patient should avoid emotional fluctuations. Keep your heart calm.” Truly pitiful people. Sometimes, thinking of his own orphan status, Xu Feng felt less miserable.

Liu Guangtian nodded heavily and took out the remaining two yuan and seventy cents. “Brother, this is the leftover money. I’ll repay you in the future!” Xu Feng didn’t accept it. “You’ll need that for changing bandages and buying medicine. Keep it.”

Hearing this, Liu Guangtian’s tears almost broke free. Men don’t cry easily—it’s just that they hadn’t been pushed to the brink yet.

Looking at the well-built Liu Guangfu, Xu Feng suddenly had an idea. “Can you endure hardship?”

“Brother, if you tell me to climb mountains of blades or dive into boiling seas, if I hesitate even a second, I’m not a man!”

The brothers had made up their minds—Xu Feng would be their brother from now on.

“Tonight, I’m going back to the village to hunt. You come with me. It’ll be tough, but you’ll get some wild boar meat. There’s even life-threatening danger. If you dare, follow me.”

Xu Feng didn’t actually need his help for hunting, but it was fine to have someone carry the boar and do some grunt work.

“Brother, I’m not afraid!” What’s there to fear? Could it be more dangerous than being dirt poor?

“I… I’ll go too!” Xu Feng immediately refused, “You stay home and heal. There’ll be more chances in the future.”

Without further delay, Xu Feng took Liu Guangfu back to Xu Village. Since it wasn’t convenient to bring the two sisters back, he decided to drop him off at Shou Shan’s house. After explaining the situation to Brother Shou Shan, Xu Feng hurried home.

Coincidentally, Lin Xixue had just finished preparing lunch and had even called over Wang Xiuli and Dou Ding.

“You’re back. I’ll get you some food.” Seeing her man return, Lin Xiyue was overjoyed and cheerfully got up to serve him.

Lin Xixue wanted to cook another dish, but Xu Feng stopped her. In these times, even if they had food at home, they couldn’t be too extravagant.

Xu Feng kept a low profile even after entering the capital, and he would do the same here. The more modest, the better.

Wang Xiuli couldn’t help but recall what had happened the night before. The first thing she did when she got up early this morning was to change into a new pair of underwear.

While eating and chatting, Xu Feng found out that his wife had called Wang Xiuli over to discuss making baby clothes. After they decided on a design, they asked Xu Feng to bring back some good fabric from the city. His wife’s belly was growing by the day, and this was indeed an urgent matter.

Xu Feng silently made a note of it. He hadn’t brought anything back today. It would look too abrupt if he suddenly took something out from the System Mall now. Next time he returned home, he would make sure to bring some.

After lunch, Xu Feng was planning to carry his wife back to the room for a nap when the courtyard suddenly became noisy.

“Lin Xixue, today is the day to pay your debt!” Time passed quickly. From the day Xu Feng was reborn until now, exactly a month had passed. While others might not have changed much in that month, Xu Feng’s capital accumulation could only be described as terrifying.

“You all stay inside. I’ll go take a look.” This was a lingering shadow in Lin Xixue’s heart. Today, it was time to settle it once and for all.

Lin Xixue wanted to follow, and Xu Feng didn’t refuse.

Leaving the courtyard, as expected, it was the same group of people from last time. They stormed into Xu Village, attracting attention from the villagers. Knowing it was Xu Feng’s family matter, many gathered to watch the commotion.

When Shou Shan found out, regardless of whether these people were here to cause trouble or not, he still gathered the brothers to support Xu Feng. He couldn’t let Xu Feng be bullied.

Last time they dealt with these guys, Xu Feng still needed his wife and Wang Jun to pitch in five yuan. As for help, there wasn’t a single person—Xu Feng had to face them alone with a knife.

But now things were different. Even if he had to throw out ten thousand yuan, Xu Feng could do it easily. Not to mention the few brothers like Shou Shan—even Liu Guangfu would now fight for him at his command.

“So many people watching the show, huh? I heard that Wang Jun is dead now, so it’s time to settle this debt today!” The leading thug didn’t think these people were here to support Xu Feng. He figured they were just here to see the fun.