Saving System: Calm Down, My Fleeing Host!-Chapter 219: A New Map

Speaking of which, having been in ancient times for so long, it’s really a pity not to have visited a brothel to see what it’s like.

"Host, don’t you think that place is too indulgent?"

It feels out of tune with the host’s aura.

"Desire is natural. Look at modern people going to bars and KTV, it’s quite normal."

"Can that be compared?"

"How would I know if it can be compared? I haven’t been there. Let me experience it first, and then we can discuss it."

System: "..."

The host is becoming increasingly shameless.

From a distance, people could see two groups confronting each other at the end of the pier, both holding sticks, emotions running high, ready to start a fight.

"77, what are those people arguing about?" Cheng Xiaoxiao asked the system curiously while petting Xiao Li.

At the same time, she secretly observed and speculated about everything around her.

Having left Yanzhou County and opened a new map for exploration, she had to be extra cautious and careful.

The system had to reluctantly act as a live translator.

It turned out to be a conflict of interest between two families in the county.

The Bai Family and the Wang Family were arguing over the berths.

Both families had been engaged in fishing for years, each having their own dedicated berths at the dock. The dispute arose because the Young Master of the Bai Family, under the verbal provocation of the Wang Family, agreed to bet the berths at the dock to compete who could catch more fish within an hour.

The Bai Family lost the competition and not only failed to honor the bet but also got into a big argument with the Wang Family.

The Wang Family accused the Bai Family’s Young Master of breaking his promise, while the Bai Family claimed the Wang Family cheated.

In terms of fish caught, the Wang Family had significantly more than the Bai Family, but some fish in the Bai Family’s baskets didn’t seem freshly caught. Why is that?

Everyone knows that fish fiercely resist when being caught, constantly jumping around, encountering tight nets resulting in unavoidable hits and pressure. Injured fish need to be sold quickly to prevent death.

Although the fish selected by the Wang Family had lighter injuries, experienced fishermen could differentiate between fresh and old wounds at a glance.

Therefore, the Bai Family believed the Wang Family had cheated, likely hiding fish on the boat to boost numbers and create confusion with the newly caught fish.

Moreover, the Bai Family’s net was tampered with, with loose threads unable to hold even small one or two-pound fish.

This area had people fishing year-round; there weren’t many large fish to catch. With such a situation where large ones were hard to catch and small ones slipped through, the Bai Family was bound to lose.

"Wang Family bastards, you are despicable and shameless! If you have guts, compete fairly. What do dirty tricks count as?" The Young Master of the Bai Family’s face had turned red, consumed with anger. "They’ve gone too far, everyone, let’s fight them!"

"You spineless loser, if you have guts, come at us! I’m not afraid of you," Wang Laier, a member of the Wang Family, retorted loudly.

The confrontation was like a tightly-strung bow, ready to snap at any moment.

The manager stationed at the dock saw the fight about to break out and hurriedly stepped between the two opposing groups to intervene.

"Let’s talk it over, why cause such a fuss?"

A thin, dark-skinned man spoke up, "They cheated first and used underhanded means afterward. How can a match won through such despicable tactics count?"

This man stood just behind the Young Master of the Bai Family, visibly angry. He was dressed in simple clothes, his hair and clothes still dripping wet, clearly one of those who had lost the competition. His face bore several scratches, and his arms were bandaged with coarse cloth stained with blood.

"Listen to me, there’s no need to fight to the death—we all make a living from the water. Harmony brings wealth!"

It was obvious he was just mouthing off, trying to smooth things over.

Through the system’s descriptions, Cheng Xiaoxiao quickly understood the real situation. It seemed the Wang Family wanted to use some means to force the Bai Family to give up the berth.

Breaking down the gossip and chatter around her, she concluded that the Wang Family’s business was booming and they wanted to expand their territory. With limited space, it was easy to target their nemesis, the Bai Family.

Perhaps the Wang Family had long intended to annex the Bai Family, and today was just a small test.

Sure enough! 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

The manager changed his tone, "We’re all neighbors, we can’t help but see each other every day. There’s no need to be so ruthless! Mr. Nier, you see, it’s just a competition. How can it escalate to a dispute over the berth? If your family head knew, they probably wouldn’t agree.

I think, for today’s matter, Mr. Nier could do an old man a favor, take it easy, and not cling to the bet so much."

Wang Nail sneered coldly!

He spoke slowly, "Not asking for the berth is also fine. For Uncle He’s sake, you can compensate us with a few hundred or even a thousand taels, and I won’t pursue it further."

"What?"

The Young Master of the Bai Family glared, burning with rage.

"A thousand taels, why don’t you just go rob someone, you despicable lowlife!"

"See! I’m willing to give Uncle He face, but someone doesn’t buy it." Wang Nail spread his hands, looking innocent, not infuriated by the other’s insults, as in his eyes, the Bai Family was just like grasshoppers in autumn, not lasting much longer.

Manager He seemed to have anticipated this wouldn’t be easily resolved. He turned with a good temper to Bai Qiuyi, "Mr. Bai, look at this mess. Since you don’t want to compensate, then the bet issue must be settled.

Do you have evidence for the Wang Family cheating?"

Bai Qiuyi hadn’t spoken yet when the injured man behind him hurriedly explained, "Those fish are the evidence."

"Shu Sheng, are you joking? Can a few fish speak for you?"

Hahaha!

The Wang Family burst into derisive laughter.

"That’s right, well said!"

The man who had just called out to Shu Sheng spoke again, "It’s not that Brother Liu looks down on you, but use some brains when you speak, right? Did anyone see the hiding?

I could say these fish were all freshly caught, and I have plenty of witnesses too."

As soon as he finished, a group of men behind him started to cheer, offering to testify.

Shu Sheng retorted angrily, "They’re your people, they’d naturally support you."

"Then ask the surrounding villagers if anyone doubts or opposes my words?" Wang Bingliu said as he glanced around.

Where he looked, everyone backed away.

"You..." Shu Sheng’s dark face flushed red, momentarily at a loss for words.

The dock was crowded with travelers, merchants, and fishermen. They were just there for the spectacle; who would step forward to testify and risk offending the Wang Family without a good reason?

That was why the Wang Family dared to spout nonsense so arrogantly.

Even if this matter reached the government, the Bai Family would probably not benefit either because the Wang Family’s fourth daughter, Wang Nail’s elder sister, was recently taken as a concubine by the county magistrate.

So that’s how it is. People in the back murmured, some suddenly realizing the gossip, others sighed in exasperation.

Cheng Xiaoxiao also caught wind of it.

Click, click!

It seems the Wang Family was going to eat up the Bai Family!

And that Manager He and Wang Lai are really putting on an act together.