"Ah, help! Freya is killing me!"
Brother Bigui's screams echoed nonstop. Sadly, except for Madam Hua who felt a bit sorry, everyone else acted like they didn't hear. His wife stayed hiding inside the house, not coming out.
"You think you deserve to have thoughts about me? You're like a dung beetle yawning, what a big mouth you've got!"
Freya didn't hit his vital parts, but she didn't hold back either. She beat him so hard he was crying like a baby.
"You want to try too? Here. Once I got used to using this whip, it worked better than other weapons."
Freya noticed Brian secretly glancing at her. She thought he was curious about the whip, so she handed it to him.
"Thanks! This looks like the whip we use for herding cattle, but longer."
Brian was actually impressed with how skillfully she used it. But when she offered, he naturally took it, feeling a bit curious. He had only used whips while herding cattle before.
"You're right. My whip is meant for beasts like that. It's similar to what you described.
But mine hurts ten times more than a regular whip when it lands.
Now someone's here for you to practice on. Give it a try."
Brian hesitated. This wasn't easy, after all, it was his own brother.
A second later, snap! The whip landed on Brother Bigui's body.
"Ah! Help! That hurts! Brian, I'm your brother!
Ow! Stop hitting me! Please forgive me!
I was wrong! My mouth was filthy, I shouldn't have said nonsense!"
After crying out in pain, Brother Bigui started begging.
He shouldn't have been talking nonsense like that.
"You're doing well. The direction of your wrist movement is right, and your aim is good. You've got talent.
But your strength isn't enough. Watch me."
Freya praised him for hitting the exact spot. Using a whip takes skill, especially a three-meter-long one. If the angle is wrong, it'll miss or won't have enough force.
"Okay, here you go."
Brian was happy to be praised. His mood became lighter, like being back at training.
They both ignored the screaming and begging Brother Bigui.
"Watch closely."
Freya took the whip, flicked her wrist slightly, and with a reverse swing, the whip wrapped around Brother Bigui's arm just as he tried to run.
With a pull, Freya threw Brother Bigui back to where his two sons were. The family of three was reunited.
Then she quickly twisted her wrist twice, and the whip snapped back into her hand.
"Ow, I'm dying! Brian, you useless cripple!
Freya, you shameless witch, you tramp that's been with a thousand men.
Kill me if you've got the guts!
If you don't, I'll report you to Village Captain Shan for beating up your own brother!"
Seeing that begging didn't work, Brother Bigui started cursing and threatening them.
As soon as he yelled, his two sons started shouting too.
"Help! Uncle Brian's going to kill us!"
"Shameless outsider, she's going to kill our dad! Someone come help!"
"Shut up! So noisy!"
Freya rolled her eyes in annoyance. Without wasting words, she gave each of them a big red X across their faces with the whip.
Inside the house, Sister Fang was watching through the window. She wanted to go out but didn't dare. She could only curse Freya and Brian in her heart, hoping they would suffer misfortune.
Brian… wanted to laugh, but he held it in.
They were family.
"Pfft." Brian and Freya both looked at Cali, who looked a little scared.
She quickly covered her mouth with both hands and shook her head hard.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to laugh. Please don't slap me!"
"You didn't do anything wrong. Why would I slap you? If you want to laugh, then laugh." Freya leaned her head on Brian's shoulder and looked at Cali speechlessly. She wasn't some violent maniac.
Brian felt his face heating up again as Freya rested on his shoulder, but he didn't stop her. Compared to kissing, this was already very reserved. He couldn't keep pushing his luck and make more comments.
And honestly, he didn't dislike how clingy Freya was—he actually kind of liked it.
"Your dear second brother said if we don't beat him to death, he'll report you. Since he asked for it, make sure you go hard. Beat him like you mean it!"
Freya handed the whip to Brian for him to practice and whispered, "As long as it's not more than ten lashes, he won't die or get hurt too badly."
Brian nodded to show he understood. Then Brother Bigui's screams filled the Xiao family's yard. Only after the tenth lash did Brian stop, though he clearly wanted to continue.
Brother Bigui was already lying on the ground, unable to speak or curse anymore.
"Sister Fang, come out and drag your husband back into the room!"
Freya shouted toward the house where Sister Fang was hiding. Leaving him in the yard looked awful.
"Okay, coming, I'm coming!" Sister Fang replied quickly. Her chubby body moved surprisingly fast as she ran out of the house.
Freya looked at Sister Fang standing in front of her and couldn't help but feel surprised.
Wow, this woman bounced back fast. Impressive!
"Freya, here's your money. Not a cent missing. I'm giving it all back!" Sister Fang smiled in a flattering way.
"Good. Not bad. Throw your man in the room, then come out to eat." Freya took the money and said calmly. How could she order people around on an empty stomach?
"Alright, I'll be quick!
Mom, come help me carry Bigui!"
Sister Fang didn't want to help the man who had just said he wanted to divorce her, that worthless jerk. But when she heard there was food, she agreed right away!
She casually tried to order Madam Hua to help her. If her kids hadn't just had a fight with Sister Lan's family, she would've asked Sister Lan instead.
"Carry him yourself. My mom isn't someone you can boss around."
Freya shot back at her. Seriously? That was still Brian's mom. Did she think anyone could order her around?
Freya had a strong sense of loyalty. She always protected her own, even if they were wrong.
Brian was a little touched. His wife really cared about people.
Madam Hua looked at Freya with emotion. Her daughter-in-law actually stood up for her.
"Fine, I'll carry him myself." Sister Fang mumbled as she helped Brother Bigui back into their room.
"Dan, bring out the food. Time to eat!
Cali, go help Dan get the bowls and chopsticks."
Freya gave Cali some orders.
After Brian introduced everyone to her, she knew exactly how to deal with the Xiao family members.
"Okay, sis!" Cali replied cheerfully and ran to the kitchen. She really liked her new sister-in-law.
"Big Brother, Freya, Dad, Mom—don't just stand there! Go wash your hands and wipe the table. It's time to eat!
You're slower than the kids! Move it!"
Freya looked at the adults who were frozen in place and rolled her eyes. They acted like they needed a hit before they moved!
"Okay, okay!" Everyone replied and headed to the water tank to wash their hands.
"If you're lazy about eating, then your thinking must be off!
Let's go over to the stone table," Freya muttered, then turned to Brian.
"Have Dad help me get there later. I'm not that convenient to move around," Brian said, a little embarrassed.