Li Zhuangshi's expression changed once again. He was very clear that if Qin Xuelian really revealed this matter, then he would definitely be condemned by the entire Southern Mountain Village, and might even be chased out of the Southern Mountain Village.
"Village chief! I didn't tell Zhang Yangping about Fang Zhengzhi's whereabouts. The map was indeed given by me, but I had my own difficulties. Firstly, it was for the sake of the peace between the two villages, secondly, Zhang Yangping promised me a sum of silver, and I made a mistake while studying. But now, Zhang Yangping obviously wants to go back on his word, he and Fang Zhengzhi intentionally conspired to harm me! "
Li Zhuangshi could only bite the bullet and not relent. Furthermore, he used this as an excuse to push all the blame onto Fang Zhengzhi and Zhang Yangping.
"Hmph! You say my Zhengzhi and Zhang Yangping conspired to harm you? How dare you say such words, do you have any proof? "Qin Xuelian instantly stood up when she heard this.
She had never felt that a person's skin could be so thick to this extent.
Li Zhuangshi didn't rush to refute, instead, he secretly observed the changes in Village Chief Meng Bai's expression. He knew very clearly that even he himself wouldn't believe these words, but, if there was one person who believed, or was willing to believe, then things would be much easier …
There was hope!
Village Chief Meng Bai actually didn't speak?!
Yes, as long as Village Chief Meng Bai didn't speak, that meant there was hope!
"Village chief, I was wrong! I shouldn't have believed the words of the Northern Mountain Village, I shouldn't have been greedy for that bit of silver, but I was also thinking for the future of the Southern Mountain Village. Studying costs money, you know how difficult the Law of Dao examination is, but I have confidence! General Li from the Divine Constabulary even personally praised me, as long as I work hard, I will definitely pass the Law of Dao examination. When that time comes, the Southern Mountain Village will become rich, they are afraid … jealous! "
Li Zhuangshi immediately struck while the iron was hot. He couldn't care about anything else, he could only place his bets on the Law of Dao examination and Village Chief Meng Bai. Furthermore, he also cleverly displayed his own importance.
He was betting, betting that Village Chief Meng Bai wouldn't chase him out of the Southern Mountain Village.
"Everyone shut up! His wife … close the door first! " Village Chief Meng Bai finally couldn't bear listening any longer, he glared fiercely at Li Zhuangshi, his hand trembling as he sighed heavily.
…
The hut was not big. Everyone sat silently on the chairs with different expressions on their faces. The atmosphere was rather strange, while Village Chief Meng Bai was intensely calculating in his heart.
Convince the Fang family?
Let the Fang family keep this a secret?
Firstly, it would depend on Qin Xuelian's attitude. It was unknown whether she would agree or not. Secondly, the truth could not be contained. Even if the Fang family did not say anything, would the Northern Mountain Village not say anything?
Once this matter was determined to be Li Zhuangshi being Fang Zhengzhi, then it was only a matter of time before something happened.
No, I can't just leave it like that. Li Zhuangshi is the future hope of the Southern Mountain Village, the person that the Divine Constabulary has chosen.
Furthermore, his family occupied two slots in the Hall of Dao. This was all reported to the Divine Constabulary. Previously, the mistress of the Divine Constabulary even personally came up with a test for Li Huer.
This meant that the Divine Constabulary had high hopes for the Li family.
If the Divine Constabulary knew what the Li Family had done, would they be disappointed in the Li Family, or even the Southern Mountain Village?
Village Chief Meng Bai's eyebrows were tightly knitted together. He subconsciously put the tobacco pipe in his hand into his mouth, only to find that the tobacco inside had long been burnt out. This made him even more annoyed.
Sacrifice the Fang family?
When this thought flashed past Village Chief Meng Bai's mind, he felt as if his heart was dripping blood. Fang Houde was also someone who had contributed to the village.
Furthermore, Fang Zhengzhi performed well in the hunting squad, and even drew the Rock Formation Illustration for the Southern Mountain Village hunting squad. How could he bear to let the Fang family suffer such injustice?
"Sigh …"
Village Chief Meng Bai let out a heavy sigh. He felt as if he had aged ten years in an instant. At this moment, he felt as if there was a heavy mountain pressing down on his body, so heavy that he could not even straighten his back …
"Village Chief, this matter is already very obvious. Li Zhuangshi wants to make use of the Northern Mountain Village to harm my son. If this matter is not dealt with, we will not accept it!"
"We will not accept it!"
"We will not accept it!"
Qin Xuelian's voice reverberated in the small house, causing Village Chief Meng Bai's heart to feel as if it had been struck by a heavy hammer.
Mrs Li's mouth moved, wanting to speak, but was slapped across her face by Li Zhuangshi. "It's all your fault, forcing me to participate in whatever Law of Dao examinations. Now look at you? I've offended people! I've been envied! In the future, no matter how hard I work, there will be no returns. The Southern Mountain Village can only remain poor! "
Being slapped by Li Zhuangshi, Mrs Li was somewhat dazed. Just as she was about to fight Li Zhuangshi, she immediately reacted.
"It's my fault, I shouldn't have let Zhuangshi enter some Hall of Dao. In the past, our Li family had some reputation in the Southern Mountain Village. Ever since we entered the Hall of Dao, we received less meat, and the expenses for the two of us to study were huge. That paper, ink, it's all silver, we can't live on like this …"
Mrs Li began to cry, throw a tantrum, and threaten to hang herself. Village Chief Meng Bai's expression instantly changed. He knew it was time for him to make a decision.
On one side was the future of the Southern Mountain Village, on the other side was the Fang family who had contributed to the Southern Mountain Village.
"Old Fang family, we have wronged you! On behalf of all the villagers of the Southern Mountain Village, I kneel down in front of you. The Southern Mountain Village cannot be without hope … "After finishing his sentence, Village Chief Meng Bai knelt on the ground with a plop, his entire body trembling.
Fang Houde was stunned.
Qin Xuelian was similarly stunned.
A cold glint flashed in Li Zhuangshi's eyes. He knew that he had made the right bet.
Mrs Li covered her face and stopped crying. She put down the rope that she was preparing to hang herself with and looked at Fang Houde and Qin Xuelian, her eyes filled with pride.
Fang Zhengzhi looked at Village Chief Meng Bai kneeling on the ground, then looked at Fang Houde and Qin Xuelian, their faces filled with disbelief. He didn't speak again.
He knew that since the village chief had already made his decision, continuing to argue would only make him a laughing stock.
"Dad, mum, let's go!"
"Yes … Zhengzhi, let's go!" Qin Xuelian instantly reacted after hearing Fang Zhengzhi's words. She didn't cry, she only wanted to leave this place as soon as possible. She didn't want Fang Zhengzhi to see such humanity in front of him. Because, Fang Zhengzhi was only seven years old.
"Village Chief!" Fang Houde still couldn't believe it. He had done so much for the Southern Mountain Village, yet he was powerless to seek justice for his own son. How could he accept this?
"Fang Zhengzhi colluded with the Northern Mountain Village's Zhang Yangping to frame Li Zhuangshi. Now, as the village chief of the Southern Mountain Village, I will chase the Fang family out of the Southern Mountain Village!"
"Chase them out of the Southern Mountain Village!"
"Chase them out of the Southern Mountain Village!"
Village Chief Meng Bai's voice was like a bolt from the blue, striking Fang Houde's heart, causing Fang Houde's hand to tremble.
"Ha ha ha … good, good! Li Zhuangshi, even if the Southern Mountain Village protects you today, I, Fang Houde, will definitely seek justice for my son! "Fang Houde's voice suddenly became filled with laughter.
Then, his gaze turned cold, and the wooden walking stick in his hand directly smashed towards Li Zhuangshi.
So what if he was a simple and honest person? So what if he was a kind and honest person? As a father, he only had one wish, and that was to protect his only son.
What if his own son was wronged?
Then fight, even if he couldn't win, he still had to fight!
Because …
He was a father!
"Hmph, you overestimate yourself!"
Li Zhuangshi looked at Fang Houde's walking stick smashing towards him, but didn't care at all.
Even when Fang Houde was at his brightest, there was still a gap between them. Furthermore, Fang Houde now had a broken arm, and his leg was seriously injured?
With a punch, Li Zhuangshi decided to use reality to let Village Chief Meng Bai understand that the decision he made … was the most correct one!
"Hmph, you overestimate yourself!"
At this moment, a similar cold snort sounded out. Then, a figure, like lightning, bypassed Village Chief Meng Bai and stood in front of Fang Houde.
"Boom!" Two fists, one big and one small, collided together.
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