It wasn't that Gu'er didn't know how to protect herself, but this wasn't a time when people had human rights. Even if she went to the authorities, her complaint would surely be dismissed, and they would be told to resolve it among themselves.
And if they resolved it in the village, the outcome would be no different. This was her only way out.
The way they were cornering her today… 'Fine,' she thought. She had given up all hope for this village. She, Zhou Gu'er, owed no one a thing. From now on, no matter what happened, she would have nothing to do with these people. She had once dreamed of finding a way to make money and sharing the opportunity with everyone. But now… Gu'er sneered. 'In this village, I won't acknowledge a single one of them from this day forward!'
Zhou Mazi was stunned by Zhou Gu'er's words. He had no idea what she was thinking, nor could he comprehend her reasoning. He had expected her to kneel.
