1952: Walking through Nantongluo Alley

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Just as Jia Zhang's rage was raging, time seemed to freeze. At this moment, several more men suddenly appeared at the front of the line, cutting in line. These men were burly and strong, each one built with a large frame. Their shirts were bare, and their bulging muscles stood out like small hillocks, creating an intimidating presence.

Jia Zhang's eyes widened, her fury growing uncontrollable. If she allowed these men to cut in line so recklessly, she would never get a turn even if she waited until nightfall and the lights came on. With this thought, she could no longer suppress her anger and launched into a barrage of abuse at the middle-aged men: "You guys in front, are you born without a mother? How can you be so uncivilized? Do you understand the principle of first come, first served?"

After scolding her, Jia Zhang still felt unsatisfied, so she rubbed her hands, ready to personally go forward and teach these ignorant guys a lesson. However, just as she was about to make a move, a dry hand like a branch suddenly grabbed Jia Zhang's arm tightly. It turned out to be a white-haired old lady, who looked at Jia Zhang with worry on her face and urged her urgently: "My daughter, you must not be impulsive! Look at them, they are all big and strong. If a weak woman like you rush over like this, you will definitely suffer a great loss!"

Jia Zhang, however, showed no sign of appreciation. With a sudden swipe of her hand, she slammed the old woman's hand off her arm. Then, with her head held high and her chest puffed out, she confidently reassured the old woman, "Grandma, don't worry! With these guys, I, Jia Zhang, am not afraid! Today, I'm going to teach them a lesson and show them what the rules mean!" With that, Jia Zhang strode forward, menacingly heading towards the men who had cut in line...

After seeing this, the old lady couldn't help but sigh repeatedly. She thought to herself: "It's really hard to persuade a ghost who wants to die!" She had clearly warned Jia Zhang with good intentions, but she simply refused to listen. Whatever happened next will only be her own fault.

At that moment, the burly men not far ahead suddenly heard a burst of vulgar curses coming from behind them. They frowned and turned to look at the back of the team. They soon realized that the harsh sound came from the very back of the team.

At this moment, the faces of these previously calm men were all fierce, their eyes revealing clear anger and dissatisfaction. Clearly, they were extremely annoyed by being insulted like this, and they were now anxiously trying to find the woman who had dared to speak rudely to them.

The big man, known as the boss, clenched his fists tightly, his face gloomy as if water could drip out. He turned to look at the second brother beside him and asked in a low voice, "Second brother, did you see who was so bold as to scold us just now?" The second brother shook his head and replied helplessly, "Big brother, I was so busy cutting in line that I didn't even notice who was scolding us."

The eldest brother gnashed his teeth in anger and said fiercely, "Damn it! If I find out who cursed us, I will definitely not let her off easily. I will rush over and punch her twice!" The second brother at the side quickly echoed, "That's right, big brother! I'm going to rush over and punch her twice too, and teach this ignorant guy a lesson!"

The other burly, powerful men, their eyes like hawks, scanned the bustling crowd from time to time. It was obvious that these people, like the insulted man before, were trying to find the woman who dared to scold them.

At this moment, a middle-aged, obese woman named Jia Zhang came towards the men with her teeth clenched tightly and a furious look on her face. Before she even got close, a string of vulgar words had already burst out of her mouth:

"What the hell are you guys looking at? Are you looking for me?"

As Jia Zhang walked away, she continued to curse, "Humph! You shameless bastards, cutting in line and still having the nerve to look around here! I don't know how you were brought up, you're just a bunch of bastards who have a father but no mother to teach you!"

At this moment, the second brother, who was standing nearby, heard the sound and quickly turned his gaze towards Jia Zhang, who was approaching. With just one glance, the second brother knew that it was the fierce-looking Jia Zhang who had just scolded them.

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At that moment, Jia Zhang swiftly and menacingly walked to the front of the line, fearlessly standing face to face with the burly men. Her eyes widened with anger, and she raised her right hand, pointing her index finger directly at them. Then, opening her mouth, she launched into a barrage of scolding: "You ignorant bastards! Get out of this line right now! Who gave you the audacity to cut in line?"

The man standing in the front, known as the boss, was taken aback at first when he heard Jia Zhang's curses, but he quickly reacted. He took several deep breaths through his nose, making a low, heavy sound. When he looked closely and saw that the person before him was actually a middle-aged woman, a hint of contempt welled up in his heart. He muttered to himself, "Oh! It's just an old woman! No wonder she's so arrogant and presumptuous. She has no idea of ​​her own weight." However, even though she was just a woman, he didn't take Jia Zhang seriously at all.

The eldest brother raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a disdainful smile, and said sarcastically: "Hmph! So what if I want to cut in line? Who do you think you are? If you have the ability, come and manage it?" After that, he took a small step forward provocatively, as if he was not afraid of Jia Zhang's threat at all.

Faced with the boss's provocative words, Jia Zhang's previously calm expression instantly froze. Her eyes seemed covered in frost, emitting a chilling coldness that seemed to truly radiate chilling light. She clenched her teeth tightly, her cheeks puffing slightly from the effort, and squeezed out words one by one: "No matter who I am, as long as I'm here to defend you, you ignorant fellows will never take even a single step forward!"

Seeing Jia Zhang's tough attitude, the boss not only did not show any intention of backing down, but instead raised a disdainful sneer at the corner of his mouth, then strode forward a small step, and at the same time deliberately raised his voice and shouted: "Hey! I must join this team today! What do you think you can do to me?" His arrogant and domineering appearance made people feel disgusted.

Hearing the boss's arrogant words, Jia Zhang felt a nameless fire burning in her chest, like a volcano about to erupt, ready to erupt at any moment. At this critical moment, Jia Zhang could no longer suppress her inner anger. She suddenly raised her right hand and slapped the man who called himself the boss in the face with lightning speed.

A single stone stirred up a thousand waves. With a crisp "crack," like a thunderbolt piercing the sky, everyone present was stunned. The eldest brother and the others beside him were even more dumbfounded. They had never expected that the seemingly frail Jia Zhang in front of them would be so bold as to attack such burly men, and especially their eldest brother!

This sudden turn of events was so unbelievable that their minds went blank for a moment, completely unsure of how to react. The eldest brother, clutching his cheek, where Jia Zhang had slapped him so hard, felt the searing pain piercing through him, as if it were setting him on fire. His once dignified eyes were now filled with confusion and bewilderment, as if he couldn't fathom why such a thing had happened.

"Brother! Are you okay?" The second brother was the first to come to his senses. He rushed forward with a look of concern on his face, anxiously asking. The eldest brother slowly shook his head, his voice slightly lowered, "I'm fine." Hearing this, the second brother's heart finally settled down. He breathed a long sigh of relief, muttering, "I'm glad you're okay, I'm glad you're okay..."

However, the eldest brother still frowned and said seriously, "How can you say it's okay? Think about it, our eldest brother was just slapped in the face by a woman in public! If this gets out, how will we brothers survive in the underworld?" Having said this, he looked around at the brothers and then asked, "Second, third, fourth, and fifth brothers, what are your thoughts on this matter?"

At this time, the fifth brother, who had been standing silently by, pushed his gold-rimmed glasses and said thoughtfully, "In my opinion, this matter must not be let go. No matter what, we must first teach this Jia Zhang a lesson, so that she knows the consequences of offending us." Before he finished speaking, the third brother, who was the most impatient, could no longer hold back. He waved his fist and shouted viciously, "Of course! Since she dared to hit someone, don't blame us for being rude. Let's beat her up first!"

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Several burly, muscular men, their faces thick with flesh, stared fiercely at Jia Zhang, not far away, their mouths emitting low, growling sounds. They clenched their fists and rubbed them together, as if this would make them harder and more powerful. At this moment, they were intensively preparing to give Jia Zhang a severe beating.

Surprisingly, these people didn't even shy away from Jia Zhang, brazenly discussing how to attack her right in front of her. Clearly, they didn't take Jia Zhang seriously at all, as if she were a lamb to be slaughtered. Faced with such arrogant provocation, Jia Zhang remained remarkably calm, her lips curling up slightly in a cold smile.

Jia Zhang snorted coldly, the sound seeming to emanate from deep within her nasal cavity, filled with disdain and contempt. She tilted her head slightly, squinting at the crowd with a superior, insolent gaze. Then, with a tone of profound contempt, she said, "Hmph, you want to hit me, huh? Come on, if you dare! If any of you dare to touch a hair on my head today, I will not let you go. I will fight you to the bitter end, without end!"

At that moment, a burly, muscular man emerged from the crowd. His face was thick with flesh, and his eyes, as big as bells, glared fiercely at Jia Zhang. He took a long, powerful step forward, and the ground seemed to tremble slightly at his heavy footsteps.

Arriving within a short distance of Jia Zhang, the sturdy man stopped, still staring at her intently. He opened his mouth and roared, "You are that Jia Zhang, right? I'm telling you, stop being so arrogant! Don't think we really don't dare to attack a weak woman like you! Even if you are a woman, so what? Even if your face is bruised and swollen, it doesn't matter. As long as you dare to provoke us brothers, no matter who you are or what your gender is, we will never show mercy or show any mercy. We will definitely give you a heavy iron fist without hesitation to let you taste the power of our power!"

Hearing the eldest brother's words, the second brother beside him quickly echoed, "That's right, big brother! You ignorant old woman, just wait for your beating! Let us brothers take care of you!" At the same time, the other three men quietly circled behind Jia Zhang. Their steps were light and their movements were agile, showing that they were well-trained. It was obvious that these three men were preparing to launch a surprise attack when Jia Zhang was off guard.

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