aircannonsinc Chapter 219 One word decides life and death, Xu Damao's tongue is tied in knots! The entire hos
Chapter 219 One word decides life and death, Xu Damao's tongue is tied in knots! The entire hos
Xu Damao fell with a "thud" onto the cold cement floor of the steel mill's canteen.
The people around them erupted in chaos.
"Ouch! Xu Damao has fainted!"
Someone exclaimed in surprise.
"Quick! Quickly pinch his philtrum!"
"Get him to the infirmary right now! What are you waiting for?!"
The cafeteria erupted into chaos, with chickens and dogs running amok.
Some people went to call the factory doctor, while others frantically tried to lift Xu Damao up.
He Yuzhu was busy in the kitchen at the time.
Hearing the commotion outside, he also peeked out to take a look.
He was stunned when he saw Xu Damao lying on the ground like a dead dog.
Immediately, an indescribable sense of exhilaration welled up in my heart.
He knew all too well how Xu Damao had been gossiping about him and Mr. Lin at the factory these past few days.
He just couldn't be bothered to pay attention.
He knew that arguing with a petty person like Xu Damao would only lower his own standing.
He was more confident that Mr. Lin would make his own decision.
Now it seems that retribution has indeed come.
He Yuzhu sneered, turned his head back, and continued with his own business.
To him, Xu Damao's life or death was less important than a piece of tofu in his pot.
Soon, the factory's doctor arrived.
They pinched his philtrum and smelled the alcohol.
After struggling for a while, Xu Damao finally woke up slowly.
When he opened his eyes, he saw a group of people surrounding him.
Some of those looks were of concern, but most were of people watching the spectacle with amusement.
He instinctively wanted to speak.
"I...I...ah...ahhh..."
Fear gripped his heart instantly, almost suffocating him.
His tongue still wouldn't obey him!
He could only open his mouth and utter meaningless syllables, like a true mute.
This time, he completely panicked.
He gestured wildly, pointing to his mouth and then towards the courtyard house.
His face was filled with terror and pleading.
He wanted to tell everyone that it was Lin Fan!
It was Lin Fanqian's!
However, no one could understand what he meant.
"What's wrong with Xu Damao? Why has he really become mute?"
Discussions rose and fell.
"She was perfectly fine just a moment ago, and then suddenly she fainted and became mute. This is too eerie."
"Could it really be like he said, that he's possessed by an evil spirit?"
The way people looked at him gradually changed from pity to fear and alienation.
The factory doctor examined Xu Damao, but was also completely baffled.
"That's strange. Physiologically speaking, there's nothing wrong with my vocal cords or tongue."
The doctor was completely baffled.
"Why can't you speak?"
Finally, the factory leaders spoke up and had a few people take Xu Damao home.
When Xu Damao was sent back to the courtyard house, the whole place was in an uproar.
When everyone saw Xu Damao, who was usually the most eloquent and could talk the dead back to life, now only able to make "ah ah" sounds and unable to utter a single word, everyone gasped in shock.
Jia Zhangshi was so frightened that she immediately hid back inside and locked the door tightly.
The newspaper in Uncle Yan Bugui's hand fell to the ground, and his whole body was trembling.
The official airs that Second Uncle Liu Haizhong had been maintaining instantly crumbled.
Qin Huairu's face was deathly pale, devoid of any color.
At the same time, the sixth rule established by Lin Fan appeared in everyone's mind.
"From this day forward, anyone who dares to speak nonsense in my house and slander my reputation will have their tongue tied and be unable to speak!"
Exactly the same word!
Words become law!
This is no longer the work of an ordinary person!
This is divine punishment!
This is divine punishment!
Fear, like an invisible plague, spread throughout the entire courtyard.
They looked at the wall in Lin Fan's courtyard, their eyes now devoid of any other thoughts.
All that remained was the most primal and pure awe and fear.
They finally understood that Lin Fan was not joking at all.
Every word he says will become reality!
When Xu Damao returned home, he completely broke down.
He knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly towards Lin Fan's courtyard.
He wanted to beg for forgiveness; he wanted to admit his mistake.
However, he couldn't even say "I was wrong".
He could only bang his head against the ground repeatedly, until it bled profusely.
He hoped that Lin Fan would see his repentance and forgive him this time.
However, Lin Fan's courtyard was completely silent.
Lin Fan was lying in a rocking chair, leisurely drinking tea.
For him, silencing Xu Damao was as easy as swatting a buzzing fly.
He didn't even bother to check what had become of Xu Damao.
All he wanted was peace and quiet.
Anyone who dares to disturb his peace will pay the price.
Xu Damao's wife, Lou Xiao'e, was both anxious and frightened when she saw her husband in this state.
She ran crying to find an old man named Yi Zhonghai for help.
After hearing this, Yi Zhonghai also frowned.
"Xiao'e, this matter... is beyond my control."
Yi Zhonghai sighed.
"The one who tied the knot must untie it. No one but Mr. Lin can solve this problem."
"Then...what should we do? Sir, please go and plead with Mr. Lin for us! Da Mao knows he was wrong! He really knows he was wrong!"
Lou Xiao'e pleaded tearfully.
Yi Zhonghai's face turned pale instantly.
Go and plead for mercy?
Are you kidding me!
He didn't want to follow in Yan Bugui's footsteps and be bounced away by that invisible wall.
He didn't want to become a mute like Xu Damao.
"Xiao'e, it's not that I don't want to help you."
Yi Zhonghai waved his hands repeatedly.
"I really... I don't dare."
"You all know Mr. Lin's temper."
"Who would dare to break the rules he set?"
"This matter requires Xu Damao to make the request himself. Sincerity is key; perhaps... perhaps Mr. Lin will take pity on you."
Lou Xiao'e felt a chill run through her heart upon hearing these words.
She knew that the old man was scared.
Everyone in the courtyard was terrified.
No one dared to provoke Lin Fan.
When she got home, she saw Xu Damao still kowtowing and cried in despair.
From that day on, the courtyard house was free of a gossipy, troublemaking man.
There was one more mute person who inspired fear.
Xu Damao's daily job is to clean.
He never dared to gossip to anyone again.
He bowed and scraped to everyone he met, with a humble yet fearful smile on his face.
The people in the courtyard also intentionally or unintentionally avoided him.
Lin Fan's authority was elevated to an unprecedented level through Xu Damao's tragic fate.
The entire courtyard finally welcomed the absolute tranquility that Lin Fan had wanted—a place so quiet you could hear a pin drop.