“How about it? Still not convinced? If you’re not, we can have another go. Horseback riding, racing, wrestling, climbing trees – anything you can name, I’m game!” Luo BaoBao continued.

Xu Jia's boy looked up, curiously eyeing Luo Bao'er. The arrogance in his eyes had faded, replaced by shock and admiration.

Xu Mang walked over and patted his son on the head: "A man of courage, a true gentleman, should honor his word. If you can't fulfill your promise, you wouldn't be my son, Xu Mang! You figure it out!"

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The young Xu raised his head and looked at Xu Mang, saying word by word: "I can afford to lose. This has nothing to do with whether or not you're my father!"

Xu Mang's eyes widened. What the heck was this kid talking about?

Xujia boy turned around, looked at Luobaby, then took a step back and raised his hands in a fist salute: "I lost, Luo sister!" Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate! ?

Luo Babao raised the corners of his lips, his eyes and eyebrows were full of spring breeze.

"Well, I like the sound of that, sister. From now on, you're my little brother. As long as you're good, I'll protect you!" she said.

Xu Jia's face was uglier than if he had eaten a fly.

As the kingpin of this alley, it really is...

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"Alright alright, the competition is over, you two go out and have some fun!" Aunt Xu smiled.

Two little fellows went out of the hall door.

"Boy, play nicely with your elder sister Luo. Don't cause any trouble, hear me?" Xu Jia's sister-in-law was not at ease and chased after him a few steps to reiterate her instructions.

The boy from the Xu family turned his head and said, "She's taller than me and stronger than me. What could I possibly have done wrong?"

Luo Baobei also turned her head and said to the Xu family woman, "Auntie, don't worry, even if my younger brother acts strange, I'm not afraid. I'm his older sister, and I can control him!"

"That's good." The Xu family woman smiled and nodded.

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The young master of the Xu family clearly had a reluctant expression on his face.

Luo Baobei then stepped forward, hooking Xu Jia's son's shoulder and pulling him outside. As they walked, she said, "Come on, let's take Sister out for a stroll. All those who have bullied you in the streets and alleys before, tell Sister, Sister is here to help you get back at them!"

The Xu family boy spat out, "There's no one in this alley I can't beat."

"Your eyes are only on this alley? Quite ambitious, tsk tsk..." Luo Babao shook his head.

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The boy from the Xu family blushed and thought for a moment. "You know what," he said, "there are two young boys in the alley behind me. I've lost to them both before."

"Well, you know what? There really are two of them. I got the worst of it at their hands before!" said the young man from the Xu family.

Luò Bǎobǎo said, "Wait a bit and you go lure them out, I'll help you find a stage!"

In the hall, Xu Mang and his wife were warmly welcoming Luofeng Tang and Yang Ruoqing. They were making tea and offering melon seeds and peanuts.

Everyone gathered, reminiscing and enjoying this long-awaited reunion.

As for the children, let them play and have fun on their own. After all, they are just kids.

Xu Mang asked Luo Fengtang about the men, when they would return to camp, etc.

Xu Mang's wife chatted with Yang Ruqing about women's gossip.

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Xu Mang's wife said: "This year, the baby has really grown a lot. I remember last year in the first lunar month, the two children were about the same height when they compared themselves. This year, the baby has obviously overtaken them."

Yang Ruqing smiled and said, "Boys and girls grow at different ages."

Xu Mang's wife said: "Your baby's head, at a glance, will not be small in the future, she will be a tall girl. My boy, I'm a little worried..."

"Sister-in-law, you're really worrying too much. There's a saying in our village: 'Bean sprouts grow beans, pea sprouts grow peas.' Just looking at your and Brother Xu's height and build, your son will definitely be tall and strong!"

"Not to mention anything else, just tell me about your eldest and second daughter. To this day, which one of them is shorter than you?"

Xu Mang's wife smiled, "That's true. Not to mention the eldest and second daughters, even the youngest daughter is almost fourteen, she's already as tall as me."

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Yang Ruqing said, "Time flies. When I first came to your house, all of you girls had pigtails."

"Time flies! Both the eldest and second daughters are already married, and the third is about to follow. In a few years, even the fourth son will be getting married. Your family is complete with both children and grandchildren, truly blessed with many offspring."

Xumang's wife laughed, "Daya is only five years younger than you. When you and Fengtang first came here, Daya called you aunt and both of you blushed. Now Daya has a son who is over four years old and can even help with soy sauce!"

Speaking of the past, Yang Ruqing also had a look of emotion on her face. She told Xu Mang's wife: "The grandson is four years old now, and you and Brother Xu are still so young and strong. You are blessed!"

Then Xu Mang's wife glanced at Xu Mang over there and smiled sweetly.

Yang Ruqing also smiled. The way Xu Mang and his wife get along is very comfortable. Let me know if you have any other text you'd like translated!

Once upon a time, in Yang Ruqing's concept, those who came out to mix, especially those involved in both black and white worlds, always gave women a sense of unease.

I always feel that those people who lend at high interest rates, print counterfeit money, and beat and kill others to collect debts are unreliable.

In fact, many people in that industry live life to the fullest and seize the day.

But Xu Mang is an exception!

Xu Mang risked his life outside, but he gave all the money he earned to his wife, asking her to buy rice and grain and new clothes for their children.

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Because Xu Mang's wife's brothers died young, and her sister-in-law remarried, the responsibility of supporting her mother-in-law also fell on Xu Mang.

When Luofengtang first met Xu Mang, Xu Mang was already so determined. He fought hard outside, and in the eyes of his opponents, he was a villain. But he had his own bottom line; he never bullied the weak or helpless.

He was like a wolf among wolves, fighting his way through the wicked with his life on the line.

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Back home, he was a good father and husband. With Luo Fengtang, he was also a brother who was loyal and kind.

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That year, on the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth lunar month when Yang Ruqing first crossed over, Yang Huazhong was falsely accused and imprisoned. At that time, Yang Ruqing and Luofengtang were the only ones who could seek help from Xu Mang!

Therefore, Yang Ruohua and Luofengtang had always been deeply remembered by them. No matter if Luofengtang was a young hunter or now the General Protector of the Country, in front of this good big brother, Luofengtang would always be that Fengtang brother from back then!

Xu Mang and his wife also understood this, so they didn't fawn over Luofeng Tang like others did when they saw her success. They kept their own dignity.

Conversely, they can remain true to themselves and their dignity. Their interactions then are the same as they are now.

Moreover, Xu Mang would also instruct Luo Fengtang like a big brother, reminding him of some things. In the county town, Xu Mang never mentioned Luo Fengtang's signboard to anyone else as a way to intimidate them. He still relied on his own abilities to support his family.

But Luofengtang and Yang Ruqing secretly took care of Xumang.

This way, Xu Mang's dignity and respect were preserved while also showing care for him. Everyone understood this unspoken sentiment.

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