บท 275: Chapter 262: Cannot Bear

They had hoped for a good fight, especially the spectacle of Zhuang Ruman getting his head bashed in, but unfortunately, there was no fight.

What a waste of a good opportunity.

The onlookers, shaking their heads, left, but some stayed behind, still hoping for something to happen.

But the wait turned out to be quite long.

The midday sun was strong enough to make the crops wilt and people's scalps hot, forcing even the most patient spectators to eventually leave.

Zhuang Ruman, and Mrs. Wang underwent lengthy negotiations, arguing over terms.

In the end, it was decided that Zhuang Ruman was to compensate Zhuang Wencheng's family with ten taels of silver. He also had to explain the matter to Doctor Ge in the county town's pharmacy so it wouldn't affect Zhuang Wencheng's medical studies there.

Moreover, Zhuang Ruman had to purchase gifts for Doctor Ge that cost no less than one tael of silver.