"Yo, isn't this the only university student from our village? Back home in glory? You've arrived just in time!"
Just as Li Tianjiao and Ling Feng turned to look at the village chief's residence with a loudspeaker on the roof, a sarcastic voice came from Grandma's yard.
Li Tianjiao immediately became vigilant and quickened his pace towards the yard.
He saw Li Mei standing shyly in front of a burly man.
The man looked around fifty years old, his beard already showing streaks of white. He was staring at Li Mei with a sinister gaze.
"Third Uncle, do you... do you need something?"
Li Mei asked shyly.
This man was called Li San. Although Li Mei called him Third Uncle, their relationship was not that close. This was merely a customary address for elders in the village.
Li San had been a troublemaker since childhood, a local hooligan who had caused countless troubles.
The most serious incident was when he slept with someone else's woman in town, and they found him in the village, demanding to break his legs.
At that time, the guy fought back desperately, and eventually, the police were called to arrest him.
The assault was quite severe, and he ended up serving five years in prison!
Li Mei never expected this person to be out. Li San had a distant relative relationship with Li Mei's grandmother, almost five households away.
But he still called her "Auntie" when they met.
This was because twenty years ago, Li San had sold the land for this old house to Grandma. Therefore, over the years, Li San had often troubled Grandma and Li Mei over this piece of land!
Hence, Li Mei was very afraid of him!
"Of course, I'm here for a reason! Isn't the lease for this land you rented long expired? I just want to ask if you're still renting it. If not, hurry up and move out. I need to tear down this dilapidated house and rebuild. You see, Third Uncle is not young anymore, and I need to find a wife, right?"
Li San sneered, his words immediately revealing his rogue nature.
He even reached out to pinch Li Mei's chin. "Heh heh, little girl, it's been a few years since I last saw you, and you've become so much more radiant! Going to university outside is different, you're like those city women. How about you become Third Uncle's wife?!"
Li Mei was startled and retreated backward repeatedly.
At this moment, Grandma from the inner room had already come out with a shovel in her hand. "You scoundrel Li San, if you dare to touch my granddaughter, this old woman will fight you to the death!"
Li Tianjiao was about to step forward when he saw the old lady's fierce reaction and was stunned!
As a result, Li San sensed the movement behind him, turned around directly, and sneered dismissively!
"Auntie, do you still think your body is like it was twenty years ago? Back then, you hit me a couple of times with a broom, and I didn't bother with you. Now, if I kill you in one go, don't blame me!"
Saying that, Li San actually picked up a clod of earth and was about to smash it at the old lady!
"No!"
Li Mei cried out in despair.
Li Tianjiao was already consumed by rage. He never expected to encounter such a situation the moment he arrived in the village!
Before, Li Mei had mentioned that she had been looked down upon in the village since childhood, and as an orphan, she and her grandmother were always bullied. Li Tianjiao already had a bad impression of the people in this village.
He truly did not expect that such a detestable fellow would exist in such a peaceful and secluded place!
The saying "barren mountains breed wicked people" was absolutely true.
How could Li Tianjiao stand by and watch a tragedy unfold before his eyes?
Immediately, his figure appeared before Li San like a phantom. He lifted his leg high!
A soaring kick!
*Crack!*
He kicked the clod of earth to pieces!
One of Li San's hands let out a crisp cracking sound.
It was evident that this guy's hand was completely ruined, at least a comminuted fracture!
"Ah! My hand! You, you damn brat, you're looking for death!"
When Li San came to his senses, he had already retreated three meters. He then clutched his twisted and deformed hand, roaring in pain.
His blood-red eyes glared at Li Tianjiao, showing no fear. Instead, he seemed crazed and wanted to bite Li Tianjiao.
At this moment, Ling Feng had also flashed over and reached out to support the old grandmother who was about to fall!
Ji Yunyue, on the other hand, helped Li Mei, who had fallen to the ground.
"Grandma!"
Li Mei immediately burst into tears and rushed to hug her grandmother.
Because Li Mei saw the bruises on her grandmother's face and her difficulty in walking.
Who else would trouble her grandmother?
Besides this beast-like Li San, there was no one else, right?
"Oh, granddaughter, these are..."
Grandma's eyes were also teary. Being old, her eyesight was already poor. Being supported by Ling Feng, Grandma was a little flustered.
At this moment, tears blurred her eyes, and her vision became hazy, making it even harder to see who Ling Feng was.
She could only recognize her granddaughter, Li Mei, and then asked.
Li Mei quickly introduced, "Grandma, this is Ling Feng, Brother Ling. This is my biological brother, Li Tianjiao. Grandma, don't be afraid, I won't let anyone bully you!"
Saying that, Li Mei hugged her grandmother tightly!
"Biological brother? Xiao Mei, have you found your family?"
Grandma's face showed no sign of worry, but instead, an excited smile appeared. She was clearly very happy.
Her whole being seemed to relax.
Her granddaughter had finally found a home. After this old woman was gone, she would no longer have to worry!
This was the grandmother who had raised Li Mei!
Li Mei nodded repeatedly to her grandmother, "Yes, I've found my brother, Grandma. I've come back to take you to the capital to enjoy a better life. We'll leave here and never come back!"
Grandma was stunned for a moment, then shook her head with a bitter smile. "Child, I'm very happy you have this intention, but I'm old, and my legs and feet are not nimble. If I go out, I'll only be a burden to others!"
As she spoke, Grandma glanced shyly at Li Tianjiao, but she still couldn't see what Li Tianjiao looked like.
At this moment, the calmed-down Grandma was also somewhat worried that Li Mei might be deceived!
Li Tianjiao's expression turned pale upon hearing the conversation behind him, and his nose felt a little sore!
"Grandma, I am Xiao Mei's brother. Thank you for raising Xiao Mei. Xiao Mei wants to take care of you, so please fulfill her wish. Otherwise, this child will probably never be at peace in her life!"
Li Tianjiao said softly, trying to comfort her.
Ling Feng nodded slightly. Having known Li Tianjiao for so long, this was the first time he had seen him speak so solemnly and gently to someone.
Indeed, this old grandmother was too great!
Ling Feng was also moved by the grandmother's sacrifice.
Her entire life, she had only thought of Li Mei.
As expected, when the old grandmother heard Li Tianjiao's words, her face showed a conflicted expression. She clearly did not want her granddaughter to be uneasy for her entire life.
However, having lived here her whole life, leaving this mountain made the old grandmother truly apprehensive!
Li Tianjiao and the others naturally understood all of this!
"What happened?"
"Huh? Li San, what are you doing here?"
"Xiao Mei, you're back?!"
Suddenly, a group of people barged in from behind, talking all at once, making the scene extremely lively and noisy!