<strong>Chapter 607 Misunderstanding</strong>


    Although they had only worked together for less than half a day, doubts about each other had begun to materialize. Wendy suspected Zhang Heng wasn’t as good as she initially thought him to be, and Zhang Heng began to doubt if Wendy would fulfill her promise at all.


    For Wendy, she had no other choice. Since she had chosen Zhang Heng, she could only rely on him no matter what would happen. At the same time, Zhang Heng gained valuable knowledge and skills, and since it could be considered part of the reward, his doubts didn’t bother him too much.


    To avoid having to spend the night in the wilderness, the two sped up their horses. Zhang Heng could actually make Radish run faster. After all, he came to Lincoln County alone. Only one thing worried him-Radish would be difficult to control if it started running more quickly, in turn, increasing the risk of idents. Hence, he felt that the journey shouldn’t be rushed.


    But whenpared to sleeping on the grass, a little suffering was nothing.


    In the end, the two arrived at Glen Town at about seven in the evening.


    “This is the town.” Wendy pointed at a bar in the middle of the town square. “My father always tells me about this ce, saying that their apple pie is delicious. Every time he passes by, he will buy one, and sometimes, even two for my mother and me.”


    Zhang Heng nodded, “Let’s stick to your n. You go inside and ask when thest time your father showed up and if he passed through here on his return trip. I’ll head to the hotel to book two rooms.”


    If he wanted to, Zhang Heng could actually head to the bar himself to ask those questions. Nheless, the terrible experience he had to endure when he entered a barst time made him decide to keep a low profile and leave themunications part to Wendy. Even though thetter was only twelve years old, the rancher’s daughter was very good at what she was supposed to do, and she also knew how tomunicate well, revealing maturity far beyond her age.


    Undoubtedly, the harsh environment she lived in yed a big part in shaping her into who she was today.


    Every time her father went out to sell cattle, he would have to leave home for an extended period. During this time, she was required to take care of the remaining horses and cattle in the ranch and look after her mother. Coupled with the townsfolk’s hostility, being brave wasn’t just an option.


    “Okay,” Wendy nodded. “Don’t worry, just leave it to me.”


    “See you at the hotel.”


    The hotel and bar in Glen Town were very close to each other. After the two separated, Zhang Heng paid for the amodation and asked someone to care for Lightning and Radish before retreating to his room. There, he removed his revolvers and used the time to perform simple maintenance on the guns.


    However, after a quarter of an hour, he didn’t see Wendy entering her room. Thus, Zhang Heng waited another five minutes before he got up and walked downstairs.


    Wendy carefully avoided a pile of horse dung and what seemed to be vomit under her feet and pushed the bar’s doors open.


    A woman with a flower-dotted skirt was near the door. Seeing Wendy, she said, “This is no ce for a child.”


    “I’m not a kid anymore, madam,” Wendy said.


    “I am not a madam either,” the woman smiled.


    “Oh, you are that...” Wendy suddenly eximed, “Sorry, I didn’t mean to discriminate against you.”


    “It’s okay. Your attire is terrible. Are your parents abusing you? Fortunately, you are actually quite pretty. Perhaps when you get older, you cane here to find me if you want to escape marriage, a husband, or your children.”


    “Thank you, but I don’t think something like that would be possible,” snorted Wendy. “Actually, I am here to inquire about something,” she said after a pause.


    “Many peoplee to the bar for information. Usually, they buy me a ss of wine first. But for the sake of us both being females, I will not ask that of you.” She then nodded at Wendy, “What do you want to know?”


    “I want to inquire about a man named Matthew Robbins. He is a rancher who should have passed this ce fourteen days ago. He was in a gray shirt and some old-looking boots and is about thirty-five years old. His eyes are firm, and there is a scar on his left abdomen. He may have stopped by the past few days. Do you remember seeing him?”


    “I can say that this man named Matthew is definitely not among those I slept with,” scoffed the woman in the flower-dotted skirt. “Sorry, I don’t stay in this bar all the time. I will go to the second floor if I have work. Now, fourteen days ago... let me think. Business seemed to be pretty good that day. Maybe he came in while I was working.” The woman in the flower-dotted skirt rushed to the bar and said, “Perhaps you can ask the bartender over there. He is always here.” “Thank you, madam... oh, sorry.”


    Wendy squeezed a smile on her face, but before she could walk to the bar, she felt someone pping her bum.


    “Is this the neer you told me about two days ago? She is younger than I thought. Is she really 16?”


    The man stank of tobo, and his behavior frivolous.


    “Ah, it appears there’s a misunderstanding. Bhus, thisdy here is not the Maggie I told you about.” Noticing how Wendy’s expressions had suddenly changed, the woman in the flower-dotted skirt realized that something was wrong. So, she hurriedly stood up and helped her.


    Bhus then shrugged, “It doesn’t matter. I’m fine with her. Although she is kind of ugly, at least she is young...”


    Before he finished speaking, he saw Wendy suddenly pulling out a knife from her pocket and was about to stab him. By a stroke of luck, Bhus reacted quickly and blocked it with his hand at the critical moment. He managed to avoid being ripped apart, but the knife sliced into his hand, almost piercing through his palm.


    Instantly, Bhus erupted into a string of curses.


    The woman in the flower-dotted skirt covered her mouth at the sight of the bloody scene. She then hurriedly walked up to him and said, “Oh god, Mr. Bhus, are you okay? I’ve said this is all a misunderstanding!”


    However, in a senseless outburst of anger, Bhus shoved her aside. Her waist was mmed on a table next to her, spilling along with her the drinks of two other customers.


    “Royce, what the f*ck is wrong with your people?!” Bhus roared in fury. He plucked out the knife from his hand, and blood started gushing out of the wound. It spattered and spewed onto the floor, almost forming a bloody mini stream.


    “Mr. Bhus, you need to look for a doctor in town to deal with that wound!” Royce ignored the pain in her waist and persuaded the man to look for treatment. Although this was her first time meeting Wendy, she had a good impression of this girl. In retrospect, she did not expect thetter to react so harshly.


    This was just a small misunderstanding, and a simple exnation could have solved it. With Wendy stabbing the man with a knife, however, the situation had definitely escted. Then, she saw Bhus’ eyes shing with a bloodthirsty and murderous intent. It was pointless talking him out of it. The most important thing to do right now was to ensure Wendy’s safety and to stop Bhus from doing something stupid.