Chapter 220: Surrender
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
They now deeply regretted following Liu Shi and causing trouble for Xia Wan.
“I’ll pay up. You calculate how much each person has to pay. I’ll get my family to gather the money. We have many people, so we can always gather one thousand yuan.”
It was unknown who was the first to say this, but after that, someone else followed suit. “I’ll pay up as well.”
Liu Shi realized that all the brothers he brought with him had betrayed him.
Xia Wan had expected this outcome.
Although these people were hooligans, they were still young, and they hadn’t yet committed very serious crimes. As long as she opened her mouth to bluff and make the matter sound more serious, these people would naturally be afraid.
Xia Feng helped to calculate the total of 18 people. When the 1000 yuan was divided equally between everyone, each person had to pay 56 yuan. 56 yuan was equivalent to half a month’s salary for many parents in this era.
“Come, put your fingerprints here. This is your contract. If you don’t pay up, I’ll still report you to the police.”
Xia Wan held a piece of paper. Everyone pressed their fingerprints helplessly and left dejectedly.
Xia Feng shouted after they left, “Remember what you promised. Send the money over within three days. Otherwise, we’ll call the police!”
The group only ran faster.
After everyone left, Xia Wan looked apologetically at the people around her. She realized that during the time they were fighting, the surrounding customers did not leave.
Xia Wan bowed to everyone. “I’m sorry for giving everyone a bad experience. We’ll sell all our clothes today at a 10% discount. At the same time, I must explain. These people are the local ruffians in the village, and they constantly bully honest folk. If we don’t do anything this time, they will destroy our stall and ask us to pay 1,000 yuan. We’re just trying to protect ourselves.”
A lady immediately said, “Child, what are you saying? We’re not blind. Their temperament is hooligan-ish, especially their attitude. They’re very arrogant. We originally wanted to help you call the police, but we didn’t expect you to be so strong. You actually managed to beat up so many people alone.”
A young mother came over and asked curiously, “That’s right, little girl. How did you do it? I saw that you only touched them once, but why were they in so much pain? My kid is studying abroad next year. I’m afraid that she will be bullied.”
More and more parents came over, including those who had not planned to shop for clothes, asking if Xia Wan could teach them some self defense.
Xia Wan was surrounded by everyone and felt a little helpless.
However, seeing that everyone was really enthusiastic, she could only say, “Actually, I learned it from my grandfather. I understand the acupuncture points of the human body. If I touch some of the acupoints, it can double their pain.
“If you really want to learn, you can, but you have to wait until I finish selling all these. Moreover, I only teach for an hour a day, and I have to pay a fee. If you are willing, I can consider opening a class.”
In her later life, Taekwondo classes, mixed martial arts classes, and judo classes were everywhere. It was just that there were not that many traditional martial arts training classes yet.
The move she had shown today could be considered a living billboard. This was real combat experience.
Seeing that Xia Wan wanted to charge, everyone understood. If such a powerful move was taught for free, they would think that Xia Wan was unwilling to teach it properly.
Someone asked, “How much do you want to charge?”
Xia Wan thought for a moment and said, “It’ll be three yuan a day. If you’re done today and don’t want to come the next day, just don’t come. Bring the money with you every time you come to class.”
The clothes that Xia Wan sold were not cheap. Usually, those who came to her place to shop had some money on hand, so three yuan a day was a big expense for the families in the village. Nonetheless, it was within their means.
“Okay, three yuan a day. I think Xia Wan’s suggestion is very good. Every time we go, let the children bring money. Let them know that Xia Wan’s lessons are not for nothing.”
“Yes, that’s right. If you throw it to the children for free, they won’t cherish it.
Teacher Xia Wan’s philosophy is very good.”
After a day, Xia Wan and the others had sold more than half of their clothes. They did not expect Liu Shi and the others to come and cause trouble. Not only did they not scare away the customers, but they also made Xia Wan and the others sell their clothes faster. They even brought Xia Wan a new source of income..