nyslfriends Chapter 1 Sister-in-law, don't be afraid, I'll protect you!
Chapter 1 Sister-in-law, don't be afraid, I'll protect you!
Qixia Town, early morning.
The hustle and bustle of the market came through the thin wooden walls, waking Yang Qian from his drowsiness.
He sat up abruptly and looked around.
The simple mud-brick house contained a dilapidated wooden bed, with some dry firewood piled in the corner, and a faint musty and herbal smell permeated the air.
"It really is... time travel."
Yang Qian murmured softly, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
It's been three days. He's been in this world for three days now.
This was not any dynasty he was familiar with, but a bizarre and chaotic world of martial arts.
The Qin Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty, Liyang, Beili... these dynasties, which I had only heard about in stories, actually coexisted and divided each other.
The martial arts world was in turmoil. Wang Xianzhi of Wudi City was stationed in the East Sea, the three city lords of Xueyue City were famous throughout the world, and the two palace masters of Yihua Palace were feared by the martial arts world.
This is an era where the strong are respected and human life is treated like dirt.
And he, Yang Qian, was just a poor man at the very bottom of this chaotic world.
They had no power or influence, and didn't even have a single skill.
"well……"
Yang Qian sighed and rubbed his throbbing temples.
The original owner of this body was also named Yang Qian. He was an orphan who lost both his parents. His only relative was his nominal sister-in-law, Qin Shuyu.
The original owner's older brother joined the army in his early years and never returned, leaving behind only a marriage contract.
Despite her family's objections, the kind-hearted Miss Qin resolutely married into the family, wanting to take care of Yang Qian, her only younger brother.
Unfortunately, beauty is often short-lived.
The day after the wedding, the government delivered the devastating news that her brother had died in battle.
My sister-in-law, who had just gotten married, became a widow overnight.
From then on, Qin Shuyu and her brother-in-law Yang Qian depended on each other for survival, barely making ends meet by sewing and washing clothes for others.
"Squeak—"
The door to the inner room was gently pushed open, and a gentle voice came from inside.
"Uncle, you're awake?"
Yang Qian looked up and saw a figure dressed in a plain cloth dress carrying a bowl of steaming rice porridge.
The woman was about twenty years old, and although she wore simple clothes and a hairpin, her stunning beauty could not be concealed.
Her skin was as white as snow, and her eyebrows and eyes were like a painting, but her pretty face always carried a trace of lingering sorrow and sickly paleness, giving people a sense of fragility and brokenness.
She was Yang Qian's sister-in-law, Qin Shuyu.
"Sister-in-law, why are you up so early today?"
Yang Qian quickly got up and took the bowl, his frustration greatly relieved by the gentle concern.
For the past three days, this kind sister-in-law has been taking meticulous care of him.
Perhaps it was the lingering obsession left by the original owner of the body, or perhaps it was Qin Shuyu's own charm, but Yang Qian genuinely wanted to protect this woman.
Qin Shuyu forced a smile and said softly:
"I'm worried because you've been so lethargic these past few days."
Seeing that you were in much better spirits today, I went to Zhang's house to borrow some rice in advance and cooked you a bowl of porridge.
Drink it while it's hot, it'll help you recover quickly.
Yang Qian held the bowl, which was warm to the touch, and the rice grains were clearly visible in the clear broth.
He knew in his heart that his family had long since run out of food.
The so-called advance payment was simply because my sister-in-law took on more work and earned it through her own hard work.
A warm feeling welled up in Yang Qian's heart. Looking at the faint dark circles under Qin Shuyu's eyes, he felt a pang of pain in his heart.
He, a grown man, actually has to rely on a weak woman to work hard to support him.
"Sister-in-law, don't take jobs from the Zhang family anymore. They have ill intentions."
Yang Qian said in a deep voice.
Qin Shuyu's body trembled almost imperceptibly, and her eyes darted away.
"Uncle, what are you saying? Master Zhang is a good man; he's willing to give us an advance on rice..."
"A good person?"
Yang Qian sneered. Having absorbed the original owner's memories, he knew Zhang the landlord's true colors perfectly.
That fat, lecherous fellow would leer at Qin Shuyu every time she went to get work, looking her up and down with his lecherous eyes, and his words were incredibly flirtatious.
If it weren't for the rules of Qixia Town, they probably would have already taken action.
"Sister-in-law, listen to me. I'll find a way to earn money from now on. You just need to stay home and take good care of your health."
Yang Qian said, word by word.
He didn't want to see his sister-in-law suffer like that anymore, and he didn't want her to face those disgusting faces.
Qin Shuyu was stunned, looking at Yang Qian's determined eyes, feeling a little unfamiliar for a moment.
My uncle used to be sensible, but there was always a hint of timidity and inferiority in his eyes.
But now, his eyes are filled with confidence and undeniable power, as if he has grown up overnight.
"Uncle, you..."
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Before Qin Shuyu could finish speaking, the dilapidated wooden door was violently kicked open from the outside, causing dust to fall from the door frame.
An extremely arrogant, hoarse voice rang out from outside the door:
"Young lady of the Qin family! Open the door! Your husband is dead, shouldn't you find someone new? Our Black Tiger Gang's Boss Wang has taken a liking to you, that's your good fortune!"
"If you know what's good for you, you'd better come with us obediently. Otherwise, you and your sickly brother-in-law will leave lying in bed today!"
The foul language was unbearable to hear.
Qin Shuyu's face turned deathly pale in an instant, and her body began to tremble uncontrollably, almost causing her to drop the tray in her hands.
Yang Qian's eyes instantly turned cold.
It's that group of thugs again!
The Black Tiger Gang is a malignant tumor in Qixia Town, where they bully men and women and commit all sorts of evil deeds.
Wang Hu, the leader, had long coveted his sister-in-law and would harass her every few days.
The original owner was cowardly and could only hide behind her sister-in-law, watching helplessly as her sister-in-law was bullied.
But now, standing here is Yang Qian!
"Sister-in-law, don't be afraid."
Yang Qian placed the bowl of porridge steadily on the table, turned around, and gently took Qin Shuyu's cold hand.
"With me here, no one will dare to bully you."
His voice wasn't loud, but it carried a reassuring power.
Qin Shuyu raised her head and looked at the back of the man who was blocking her way. His shoulders, which were not broad, seemed to be able to support the sky at this moment.
Her panicked heart miraculously calmed down.
The shouting and cursing outside the door continued, growing increasingly offensive.
Yang Qian slowly released Qin Shuyu, the warmth in his eyes completely gone, leaving only a bone-chilling coldness.
He knew there was no way to escape it.
Since that's the case, let's use blood to teach them a lesson: some people are not to be trifled with!
"Uncle, no...don't go out!"
Qin Shuyu gripped Yang Qian's sleeve tightly, her voice trembling with tears.
"They outnumber us, we can't fight them off, we...we should call the police!"
Call the police?
Yang Qian smiled bitterly to himself.
Having absorbed the original owner's memories, how could he not know what kind of "laws" existed in Qixia Town?
The city guards and the Black Tiger Gang had long been in cahoots, oppressing the people.
Going to report to the authorities would be like walking into a trap, a lamb entering a tiger's den.
"Sister-in-law, do you believe me?"
Yang Qian turned around and looked earnestly at Qin Shuyu's tear-filled eyes.