Li Long had guessed right, and Liang Yuemei reacted quickly too. After Du Qiuping straightened her hair and clothes a little, Liang Yuemei noticed her suddenly "spring up" and charge at Li Long.
She had watched from beginning to end and had felt all along that this girl was no simple character. So when Li Long dodged toward her, Liang Yuemei grabbed and pinned Du Qiuping like an eagle catching a chick. No matter how Du Qiuping struggled, she could not break free.
Du Qiuping lost her temper and reached up to claw Liang Yuemei's face. Liang Yuemei lost her temper too. You really think you can get away with anything! She let go, stepped back, then slapped the other woman hard across the face.
All sound died away at once.
Liang Yuemei's furious voice rang out:
"You really think I wouldn't dare hit you? Keep up that tantrum-throwing here, and I'll break your legs today!"
Clutching her face, Du Qiuping had been about to start wailing again. She had not expected such harsh words from Liang Yuemei.
She looked into the other woman's eyes and believed her. This woman really could do it!
"This started because of me, so let me say something." Seeing that Du Qiuping had quieted down, Li Long said:
"Miss, I'll tell you how I propose to settle this. If you agree, that's what we'll do. If you don't, we can take it to the production team or the township."
Once he said that, everyone fell silent.
Indeed, although Li Long had not been there earlier, he was at the heart of the matter. Once he spoke, that would more or less define the situation.
"But let's get this straight first. No more making a scene. This isn't back home. Most people on our team