This rural bungalow had, at this moment, transformed into a sealed chamber filled with darkness and danger.
The Li Dali family was not only greedy and shameless, but they dared to lock her up and target her. Their ambitions were truly beyond Tang Xiaomin's expectations.
She sat calmly in her spot, her expressionless face watching the actions of their entire family.
"If I'm not mistaken, you've been planning for today's event for a long time, haven't you?"
The forged receipts were stamped with official hospital seals; they had prepared thoroughly.
Tang Xiaomin was very grateful that she had come to Hetang Village.
Otherwise, the ones trapped in the house and targeted now would be her honest adoptive parents.
Who knows what the consequences would have been.
Li Dali's face was sullen as he issued a malicious warning.
"Little niece, I see you're dressed much more handsomely than your parents. It seems they treat you very well."
"I've heard before that Changchun and his wife received a large sum of money from their demolition in Modu City. It seems they haven't spent much on you."
There are no secrets under heaven. Although Li Changchun and Zhou Xiaolan never mentioned the demolition, deliberately concealing it,
their constant quiet spending, without a single complaint, had still alerted Li Dali and his wife over time.
"Heh..."
Tang Xiaomin sneered.
What was the Li Dali family's intention? They just wanted money.
"Whether or not there was a demolition has nothing to do with you. As far as I know, my parents have already split from you and have their own household registration. I don't need to explain to Uncle what that means, do I?"
If their household registration hadn't been separated, making it impossible for them to openly demand money, why would the Li Dali family have waited until now, desperately trying to get them to sell their property?
"Niece is right, your parents' demolition funds indeed have nothing to do with us."
"But as his children, Changchun indeed has an obligation to bear half of the old man's medical expenses."
"And the expenses for the past six months are also not a small sum."
Tang Xiaomin sneered helplessly and shook her head.
"The firewood, rice, oil, and salt expenses for the past six months have all been covered by my parents."
At this moment, Li Youyou said, "What proof do you have to show that?"
"Heh heh..." Li Dali chuckled.
"Niece, I advise you not to speak nonsense about things without proof. Since the accounts are settled, you just need to pay the money and stop talking nonsense."
People die for wealth, just as birds die for food.
Now that there was an honest brother who had suddenly become rich, why not extort him? The Li Dali family, blinded by greed, chose to take a risk.
If they failed, Li Changchun, considering family ties, wouldn't have done anything to them. If they succeeded, over two hundred thousand would be easily obtained.
This was a worthwhile shortcut to gain wealth.
However, his calculations were entirely wrong.
Tang Xiaomin was not Li Changchun, nor would she consider family ties.
Even if it were family ties, if they did something she could not tolerate, she would unhesitatingly uphold justice and eliminate kin.
"Money? None."
Tang Xiaomin flatly refused their unreasonable demands.
The next second, in front of Li Dali and his entire family, she tore up the invoice in her hand and scattered it before them, like a light snowfall.
Her demeanor was extremely arrogant.
"You..."
The expressions of Li Dali and his family of three instantly changed, and they all looked at Tang Xiaomin with anger.
"Tang Xiaomin, how dare you run wild in my house!" Li Youyou said furiously.
Zhao E was calmer than Li Youyou, speaking in a threatening tone, "Tang Xiaomin, even if you tear up this invoice, it's useless. I can go to the hospital and get a new one."
Li Dali directly threatened, "Young lady, I advise you not to be too arrogant. You'd better obediently hand over two hundred and twenty thousand, otherwise, you won't be leaving this door!"
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This was naked extortion and threat.
Even so, Tang Xiaomin remained calm and unruffled, her expression unchanged.
"Heh... are you ignorant, or do you think I'm an idiot?"
"Ten bags of Doxycycline a day. Let alone a person, even a pig would die from it."
"Next time you make fake invoices, please hire a professional. If this stuff were sent to the police station, not one of you would escape."
"However, regardless of your excuses, it doesn't matter. I'm telling you clearly, no money, but I have a life to give. I'm right here, if you have the guts, come and try."
As soon as she finished speaking, Tang Xiaomin casually crossed her legs in a gesture of defiance.
This audacious act, when seen by Li Dali and his family of three, instantly ignited their rage.
Li Youyou was the first to be infuriated, glaring at Tang Xiaomin and roaring.
"You dare to run wild in my house, and I'll show you who's boss if I don't teach you a lesson!"
With a rush, Li Youyou strode towards Tang Xiaomin and, without hesitation, raised her hand to slap her.
Seeing this, Tang Xiaomin's lips curved into a cold smile.
Her eyes were quick, and she grabbed Li Youyou's hand, pulling it forcefully, and made her kneel in front of her.
Slap, slap, slap!
She slapped her face with both hands, delivering several loud smacks.
Everything happened too fast. By the time Li Youyou reacted, a sharp pain shot through her face.
She glared at Tang Xiaomin, furious.
"You... you dare to hit me!"
Tang Xiaomin, with a smile that was not a smile, nodded down at her.
"Yes, I did."
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Zhao E and Li Dali were also stunned.
Neither of them had expected that Tang Xiaomin, who looked delicate and gentle on the outside, would be so fierce when she moved.
"You little slut, you dare to hit people, are you tired of living!"
Zhao E also rushed forward, intending to seek justice for Li Youyou.
Tang Xiaomin did not hold back against this troublesome family.
She repeated her move, forcing Zhao E to the ground and giving her a few slaps.
Even after Zhao E was hit, she didn't stop. She was bolder than Li Youyou and struggled to fight Tang Xiaomin to a clear victory.
Seeing Zhao E's tenacity, Tang Xiaomin's blows became heavier.
Crack!
The dull thud of the slap, due to the excessive force, caused Zhao E's body to spin 360 degrees in the air before she fell heavily to the ground.
Gurgle!
A tooth, mixed with blood, was spat out by Zhao E. She finally realized the seriousness of the situation.
"This girl has trained! She knows martial arts!"
Li Dali, who had intended to charge forward bare-handed, changed his mind after seeing Zhao E's pathetic state.
He ran to the kitchen, grabbed a cleaver, and pointed it at Tang Xiaomin, threatening her.
"Tang Xiaomin, hand over the money, or I'll chop you to death!"
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Tang Xiaomin smiled and slowly walked towards Li Dali.
"You're going to chop me to death, are you? Come on, I definitely won't dodge."
Tang Xiaomin's fearless demeanor instilled a strong sense of fear in Li Dali.
"You... you don't come any closer..."
"Stop!"
"If you get any closer, I'll really chop you!"
In an instant, Tang Xiaomin was within two meters of Li Dali and was still approaching.
Overwhelmed by fear, Li Dali closed his eyes and wildly swung the cleaver at Tang Xiaomin.
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