Wu Xiaosi staggered in terror, frantically shaking his head: "No... I don't want to die... I'm still young... Sixth Uncle... you..."
Wu Laoliu closed his eyes slightly: "Uncle Liu doesn't want to either, but sometimes someone has to make a sacrifice."
Seeing Wu Laoliu's reaction, Wu Xiaosi turned his gaze to his other uncles: "Third Uncle, Fifth Uncle... Seventh Uncle..."
But everyone shook their heads and sighed:
"Someone has to be held responsible for this. The Black Dragon Group is too powerful and domineering. Xiao Si, you're perfect for it..."
"Don't blame us...it's fate...it's your turn...Don't worry, your wife, children, and elderly parents will all be taken care of, and they won't suffer the slightest grievance..."
"Little Four! Don't act like we're heartless. Your Second Master can die, but you can't! You would have died long ago without your Second Master. It seems this is fate... This is all for the Wu family. You can't enjoy the Wu family's rights without paying the corresponding obligations..."
This moment:
They all supported Wu Laoliu's statement.
This is the only hope in this desperate situation!
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The sacrifice wasn't just their lineage's! Although their nephew was considered a son, he was ultimately a step below them and couldn't compare to their own lives!
The Wu family has fought many tough battles and suffered deaths and scapegoats in their monopoly on grain. The last time was when Wu Xiaosi accidentally killed a grain collector from out of town, and Wu Erye had to take the blame. Wu Erye was old and sick, and died of illness after a few years in jail. Wu Erye didn't want to go, but he was forced to by Wu Laoliu in the same way. Today, it's just that Wu Xiaosi is the one who takes the blame.
Everyone seems to be targeting him.
Wu Xiaosi: (꒪ȏ꒪;)
You...you guys...
He panicked!
He recalled the last time the Wu family collectively forced him to take the blame for his second master. He knew how ruthless Wu Laoliu was, and he was even more aware of how beastly the Wu family members were.
Wu Xiaosi: "No...you can't sacrifice me..."
Wu Laoliu: "Lao Ba! Go find him a woman and see if you can give him an heir. Xiao Si! Don't say your Uncle Liu won't take care of you, you're only giving him one night! Cherish it..." He then pointed to a few people who weren't particularly close to Xiao Si: "Xiao Jiu, Xiao Shiyi, keep an eye on him and don't let him leave the room..."
"Okay! Sixth Uncle!"
:"clear!"
.....
Wu Laoliu led his men out of the house...
Wu Xiaosi panicked completely:
"Sixth Uncle...Sixth Uncle...You can't do this..."
"Dad...Dad...please save me..."
Old Wu finally reacted, looking at Old Wu with anger, and said, "Old Six... what are you doing? That's my son... my only son..."
Wu Laoliu: "I know... but compared to the life and death of the Wu family, his life is more important..."
Boss Wu: "We can't let him die... Same as always... draw lots... shall we..."
Wu Laoliu shook his head: "The He family all saw that it was Xiao Si leading the team! It can only be him... it has to be him... Heilong is no ordinary person, the death of an old man is not enough to quell their anger!"
Boss Wu: "It can't be him..."
Before Wu Laoliu could even speak, the other members of the Wu family objected.
What do you mean it can't be him?
Who else could it be but him?
Is it his own son? That's definitely not acceptable!
They all retorted:
"Boss! This is where you're wrong. As the boss, you have to take responsibility. Xiao Si is the leader of their generation. If something goes wrong, he has to take the blame. If he doesn't, who will?"
"Didn't you hear what Sixth Brother said? The He family and Black Dragon have both met with Fourth Brother; only his death can quell their anger..."
"I agree with Sixth Brother's approach... but we can't let Eldest Brother's generation die out. So let's find a few more women to keep Sixth Brother company today, and try to help him have an heir..."
Boss Wu: "You...you guys...I'm the boss..."
Unfortunately, he lacks the authority of an elder brother!
Wu Laoliu nodded: "It's settled then... Boss is tired, let's take him back to rest first... Lao Ba! You're in charge of finding women..."
After saying that, he left immediately, and several young men quickly pulled Wu, the boss, away.
"Sir... don't worry about this... I'll take you home..."
"Sir... I know you're upset, but don't be... how about this... we'll have a few drinks with you tonight..."
"You only lost one son, but we gained the safety of the Wu family... Uncle... you have to understand... even without Fourth Brother, you still have us... we'll take care of you in your old age and see you off in your final days..."
I don't care? Don't be upset. Have a few drinks. You're so sensible!
Do you even want to listen to yourselves? That's my son... my only son... and you? What good are you? Aren't you my own sons either? Even the closest nephew can't compare to a son. Even if he knows the Wu family will take care of him in his old age, what's the point of him living without a son?
Boss Wu: "No... my son can't die... I'll take his place... can't I take his place...?"
But he was forcibly dragged out by several young men...
Inside the house.
Wu Xiaosi tried to rush out but was pushed back by several young men who then locked all the doors.
Wu Xiaosi: "Ah... let me out... Sixth Uncle... I don't want to die... Dad... you have to save me... save me... I was wrong... Waaah..."
Old Master Wu: "Son...son..."
...
Seeing Wu Laoda being dragged away,
Wu Laoba said to the person inside, "Xiao Si! Stop shouting! This is your fate. Stay here and I'll go find you a woman..."
Wu Xiaosi: "Uncle Eight... Uncle Eight, you can't do this..."
"Eighth Uncle... Seventh Brother... Open the door... Ninth Brother... I'm your fourth brother, you can't just watch your fourth brother die..."
No matter how much Wu Xiaosi shouted, no one paid any attention. They all knew that if Wu Xiaosi ran away, they would be the ones to suffer. They felt they could only feel sorry for Wu Xiaosi.
Two hours later.
Wu Laoba pushed the two women into the house: "Xiao Si! These are all we had in the rush! Just make do with these."
He even threw a bottle of medicine into the house...
Waaaaah....
From inside came Wu Xiaosi's desperate cries, followed by angry curses—cursing the Wu family for betraying him, for not having the guts to fight Heilong... Then silence...
After a long while, only the sound of panting remained...
.....
at the same time.
Countless prominent figures from both the county seat and the city are traveling overnight to Longtougou Town...
Superficial purpose: Why is the old man being held for funeral?
The real purpose: to make their presence felt! To express their stance! To express their concern that the Black Dragon Group might have angered them!