69novels Chapter 443: Immediately became nervous
Chapter 443: Immediately became nervous
This was exactly the situation Wang Qiang didn't want to see. If Qin Huai continued to play tricks, he could handle it calmly, but if Qin Huai stopped playing tricks and came to cause trouble, then things would not be so simple.
Wang Qiang pushed open the wooden door of the medicine shop and walked in. He needed to buy some herbs to take home for future use, in case Qin Huai made another move and caused him trouble. The air in the medicine shop was filled with a faint smell of medicine. The old shopkeeper behind the counter was writing something with a pen. When he saw Wang Qiang come in, he looked up and smiled: "Hey, what do you need, sir?"
Wang Qiang nodded slightly, glanced around, and said, "Give me some hemostatic medicine, and some herbs to clear away heat and detoxify. It would be best if I had some prescriptions to nourish my body. I have been feeling unwell lately."
The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Sir, you are really considerate. The golden wound medicine is for preventing bumps and bumps. The heat-clearing and detoxifying herbs are good for health. I'll have to pick out some herbs for you to take care of your body. But you look pretty strong, how come you feel uncomfortable?"
Wang Qiang smiled faintly and didn't explain too much. He has always been cautious. Although he is physically fine, the secret fight with Qin Huai in the past few days has made him mentally tense all the time, and he has never been able to really relax. Perhaps it is because of this that Wang Qiang feels a little weak. He believes that the battle has just begun, and he must stay in the best condition, not only to deal with Qin Huai, but also to survive in this complicated courtyard.
The shopkeeper quickly prepared the herbs for him and said as he packed them: "These herbs must be boiled and taken on time so that your body can slowly recover. In addition, the hemostatic medicine will take effect quickly after application, but remember not to use too much, as it is not good if the medicine is too strong."
Wang Qiang nodded, took the medicine package, thanked the shopkeeper and walked out of the pharmacy.
On his way home, he was still thinking about the conflict with Qin Huai. When he returned to the gate of the courtyard, he looked around. The atmosphere in the courtyard seemed a little depressing, as if something big was about to happen. Several old people were still sitting under the shade of the trees chatting about family matters, but their words seemed to reveal a bit of caution, as if everyone was cautious and did not want to easily get involved in the dispute between Wang Qiang and Qin Huai.
In the open space at the gate of the courtyard, a child was kicking a ball, and the ball rolled to Wang Qiang's feet. The child looked at him, hesitated for a moment, and did not dare to come over to pick up the ball. It was obvious that he had heard the rumors about him and Qin Huai in the courtyard.
Wang Qiang bent down to pick up the ball, gently handed it to the child, and whispered, "Don't be afraid, take it and play with it."
The child took the ball, said thank you timidly, and ran away hurriedly.
Wang Qiang looked at the child's back as he left, and suddenly a complex emotion surged in his heart. He had never thought of making a big noise in this courtyard, and he didn't want to become the "focus person" in everyone's eyes. But he knew that if he didn't act tough, Qin Huai would keep coming to him, and eventually force him into a corner.
After returning home, Wang Qiang carefully put away the herbs, then picked up the hoe, walked to the open space in the yard, and began to dig the soil. Although there were many people living in the courtyard, he found that only through physical labor could he temporarily get rid of those entangled thoughts. Sweat dripped down his forehead into the soil, and as the hoe rose and fell, Wang Qiang's heart gradually calmed down.
However, he knew that Qin Huai would not let him go easily. The man was full of anger and revenge, and he would find a chance to vent it sooner or later. Wang Qiang had to plan ahead and make all preparations in advance to deal with the storm that might come.
He was thinking about what to do next. If he continued to fight with Qin Huai, he would be the only one who would suffer in the end. Wang Qiang was not afraid of conflict, but he knew that if things got too serious, the other residents in the courtyard would definitely stand on Qin Huai's side. After all, Qin Huai was deeply rooted here, and he was just an outsider.
Although this courtyard is not big, everyone has their own plans. The old people rely on Qin Huai to help with heavy work, while the young people are too lazy to get involved in disputes and just hope to live a peaceful life. If Wang Qiang wants to gain a foothold here, he must not only deal with Qin Huai, but also win the support of other people in the courtyard, at least not let them be hostile to him.
He had to find a breakthrough, an opportunity to get out of his isolation. Just as he was thinking, he suddenly heard a commotion outside the courtyard gate. Wang Qiang raised his head, walked to the door, and saw Qin Huai and a few others walking towards him.
Qin Huai had a gloomy smile on his face, which obviously had no good intentions. The few hooligans around him were also those people in the courtyard who had nothing to do all day and liked to stir up trouble. They often followed Qin Huai to bully others. Today, they gathered together for an obvious purpose.
Qin Huai walked up to Wang Qiang, crossed his arms, and sneered, "Brother Wang, I heard that you haven't been feeling well recently. You even bought some medicine back home? I hope you didn't catch a cold. Do you want me to find a doctor for you?"
Wang Qiang looked at him, knowing that this was just the beginning of Qin Huai's trouble. He ignored Qin Huai's sarcasm and remained calm: "Thank you for your concern, but I can take care of myself."
Qin Huai's smile gradually cooled, and a hint of impatience flashed in his eyes. He said bluntly: "Wang Qiang, our yard is not a place where anyone can live. If you know what's good for you, pack up and leave quickly, otherwise, life will not be as easy as you think."
Qin Huai's words were loud and threatening, and the gangsters around him also smiled maliciously, as if they were waiting to see Wang Qiang make a fool of himself.
Wang Qiang stood there, his eyes grim. He knew that there was no room for maneuver in today's confrontation. If he gave in now, he would never have a chance to turn things around in the future. But he didn't intend to just go head-to-head. After all, Qin Huai had someone backing him up. If he took action today, although he had a chance of winning, he might not be able to really solve the problem.
He pondered for a moment, then suddenly changed his tone and said calmly: "Brother Qin, you have lived in this courtyard for so many years, you should know that there are many rules here, and it is not up to you to drive me away. How about this, let's find a few respected elders in the courtyard to judge and see who is breaking the rules."
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere around them immediately became tense. The smile on Qin Huai's face completely disappeared, replaced by a cold anger. He didn't expect Wang Qiang to dare to mention the "rules" of the courtyard, and even wanted to use the words of the elders to suppress him. Although Qin Huai usually acted arrogantly, those elders were prestigious after all. If he really brought the matter to them, he might not be able to gain an advantage.