Chapter 8 Who will serve the old man?

Before Acai finished speaking, other people's voices of opposition followed.

A young girl named Musha said, "I would rather die than be a concubine of that lousy county magistrate. Being locked up in a house every day is no different from being in prison."

Another said: "It's more tiring than being in prison, and you still have to wait on people."

Fu Ning tried to reason, "Sacrificing one person in exchange for a peaceful life for everyone is the way to minimize our losses."

Someone hesitated and said, "That being said, who is willing to make this sacrifice? We are not afraid of trouble. At worst, we can just fight."

"Yes, at worst we can just fight those officers and soldiers to the end."

This was what Song Jinghe heard when he came in his wheelchair. He sneered in his heart, these bandits really had no knowledge at all. Now that they were being targeted by the government, did they think that winning this battle would be the end of it? They will flee in this forest like rats crossing the street and will never have a peaceful day.

This was also the reason why he reported the case to the police. He didn't want Fu Ning to die. He wanted her to be used by him and be under his control. It would not be too late to throw this hateful woman away after his leg was completely healed.

Fu Ning smiled and said, "How do you know that no one is willing if you don't ask? What if there is someone among us who is selfless and willing to sacrifice himself for others?"

No one spoke for a moment.

Musha suggested: "I think whoever came up with the idea should go."

Ah Cai immediately stood up to protect Fu Ning, "Aren't we discussing it now? If you don't agree, then don't disagree. It's unreasonable to deliberately target Xiao Shuang."

Musha curled her lips, "It was her own idea, and she wasn't willing to go, so why should she let others go?"

The system listened for a long time but still couldn't understand. Anyway, their mission was to defeat the villain, so isn't it the same whether they were on the mountain or at the foot of the mountain? It has clearly given the optimal solution, and the host has always been smart, so why does it seem like it is going to get itself into trouble this time?

Fu Ning held Ah Cai's hand and said to Mu Sha, "Who said I am not happy? I am happy."

After these words came out, everyone was stunned. Ah Cai turned around and stared at her, "Xiao Shuang, do you know what you are saying?"

Fu Ning nodded and repeated to everyone, "I said I am willing to go."

Musha never thought that Fu Ning would take the initiative to take on such a task. She was afraid that the village chief would blame her when he returned, so she muttered quietly, "She said that herself. I didn't force her to do that."

Ah Cai pointed at her and said, "You still say you didn't force her to do that? Who was the one who asked Xiao Shuang to go just now?"

Musha took a step back, and an auntie came out to smooth things over, waving her hand, "Okay, now is not the time to have a conflict."

She said to Fu Ning, "Xiao Shuang, I'll ask you one last time. Don't act on impulse. Are you really determined to serve the county magistrate? You may not understand this because you are young. The old man is over fifty years old, fat and big-eared. He always likes to plunder the people. There are so many women in his backyard that he can't even count them. Even if you enter his backyard, you may not be able to stand out among the women and become a support for our village."

"Besides, you are already married to Xiao Jing. If you continue to serve the county magistrate, how will Xiao Jing feel?"

Fu Ning glanced at Song Jinghe who was sitting next to her, and the other party was also looking up at her. The moment their eyes met, Fu Ning suddenly wanted to laugh. Wasn't it he who led the soldiers to surround the mountain? Of course he had to bear any consequences.

Fu Ning said firmly to his aunt: "Yes, I have made up my mind. I want to give it a try. I actually want to live a life of wealth and glory."

After hearing this, Song Jinghe unconsciously clenched the handles of the wheelchair with both hands, almost crushing the wood, and a nameless anger rose in his heart.

This woman is such a fool. After being provoked by someone, she actually rushed to become the concubine of that county magistrate.

How can a mere county magistrate give her a rich and glorious life?

Where did she put him? After all, he was her husband in name only. How could she treat him like that?

What you said about liking him is all lies.

If you like to serve the old man, then go ahead and serve him.

He took two breaths and tried hard to suppress the anger in his heart.

Song Jinghe never forgot that he still needed this woman to refine pills for him.

He pulled Fu Ning's clothes and whispered, "Xiao Shuang, don't go."

The system prompt sounded, "Ding, the villain Song Jinghe's favorability value has dropped by ten points, and the current favorability is minus forty."

Fu Ning frowned and took Song Jinghe's hand off his clothes with a righteous look, "Xiao Jing, for the sake of the entire village, I have to do this."

"Boss, what's wrong with you? Are you crazy? The villain's favorability value has dropped so much! It's not worth serving that old man. How many points can he have?" The system was screaming in Fu Ning's mind.

Fu Ning said to the system in his heart: "Don't talk nonsense, who said I'm going to serve the old man? I'm going to discuss some cooperation with him."

The system heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing this. "Oh, I was so scared that I thought you were really desperate and wanted to sacrifice yourself for the sake of everyone. Then why didn't you explain it clearly? You've caused the villain's favorability to drop to the bottom."

Fu Ning sneered in her heart. She would always live only for herself, no matter whether it was five hundred years ago or five hundred years later.

"As for me, I just want to piss off Song Jinghe. He makes trouble for me, so I cheat on him. And he's a fat old man with big ears. I want to piss him off to death."

System: Why do I suddenly want to observe a second of silence for the villain?

Seeing that Fu Ning was determined and could not be persuaded, everyone stopped talking. However, after leaving the meeting room, many people found Fu Ning and asked her to reconsider. Basically, everyone did not want her to take risks.

Fu Ning seemed touched, but he was actually listening to the ding-dong notification sounds of the system.

Her total favorability increased by more than 200 this time, and the feeling was no less than the joy she had when she was throwing money among the gold, silver and jewelry in her house.

Alas, things are different now. She is too easily satisfied now and doesn’t know who will get all the treasures in her house in the end.

Thinking of this, Fu Ning began to feel sorry for himself again.

Song Jinghe always followed her without saying a word. If someone wanted to chat with her, Song Jinghe would wait silently behind her.

Even after returning to the yard, Song Jinghe still went into the kitchen without saying a word.

System: "Boss, we should pay attention to the mental health of the villains."

Fu Ning went back to the room to trim his nails, "Whatever, let's just leave him alone for now."

The system suddenly discovered that its host seemed to have a vengeful character.

It quickly reflected on its behavior and breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, it had always been a timid little customer service representative.

"By the way, boss, what kind of cooperation are we discussing with the county magistrate?" The system remembered to ask after a while.

"I sold him the elixir at a low price and asked him to protect our village."

"What if he doesn't want to?"

"That old man must be physically weak with so many women." Fu Ning rubbed his fingernails. "I won't brag about the entire human world. After all, there are so many talented people now. Take the entire Quzhou for example. There is definitely no better alchemist than me."

The system thought about it and felt that what he said made sense, mainly because its host was not a beauty in appearance, but her alchemy skills were indeed first-rate. Alchemists are highly respected in the world of cultivation, not to mention the human world. Anyone with a brain knows what choice to make.

"But boss, in the end you are still doing this for the copycat."

Fu Ning nodded, "I guess so. I can't stand being in such a weak environment."

Song Jinghe entered the house carrying a plate, placed two dishes on the table, and without greeting Fu Ning, he picked up his chopsticks and started eating.

As expected of a nobleman, he ate in an elegant manner which was very pleasing to the eye, and made almost no sound during the entire process.

Fu Ning pulled out the wooden chair, making a harsh "sizzling" sound, breaking the silence in the room, "Don't you have anything to say to me?"

Song Jinghe picked up a piece of vegetable and put it in his mouth, chewing it slowly.

Today's dishes are stir-fried vegetables and braised pheasant. Song Jinghe always likes to serve meat dishes to Fu Ning, not because he knows that Fu Ning likes to eat meat, but because meat will hinder cultivation.

Fu Ning certainly knew what he was thinking. She picked up several pieces of chicken and put them into her bowl without any hesitation. "Forget it if you have nothing to say. You don't like me anyway. You should be happy that I'm gone. Don't worry, I will ask A Cai to take care of you. Find someone you really like and live a good life in the future."

Song Jinghe raised his eyes in surprise. He knew that this bandit was rude, bold and shameless. He never cared about other people's feelings when doing things. He only acted on his own instinctive desires. He was no different from a savage.

He really didn't expect that she would let him go so easily and tell him to find someone he likes.

So this village is so important to her?

This bandit would definitely be in great pain if she had to watch her stronghold being destroyed.

He enjoyed seeing her suffer, and it seemed as if he had found a new idea for revenge against the bandit.

Song Jinghe put down his chopsticks and placed them neatly on his bowl, "You want me to find someone I like?"

Fu Ning chewed the chicken bones diligently, making a crunching sound. "Yes, I hope you will be happy in the future."

System: "Boss, you look like you want to eat the villain alive..."

"No way." Fu Ning said to the system, "I am sending you this sincere blessing, I hope God won't hear it."

system:"……"

Song Jinghe stared at her, as if he wanted to stare through her face, but Fu Ning ignored him and continued eating her chicken.

After a while, Song Jinghe suddenly called her name, "Xiao Shuang."

Fu Ning swallowed the chicken, and seeing his serious look, she finally put down her chopsticks and waited for him to speak.

Song Jinghe half-lowered his dark eyes, frowned slightly, and the small mole at the end of his eye was about to fall off, "You don't want me anymore."

A simple statement that sounds like an accusation but also implies grievance.

"I, I..." Fu Ning was stunned, "Xiao Jing, what do you mean by this?"

Song Jinghe stared into Fu Ning's eyes and said, "If you asked me if I like you before, you can ask me again."

Fu Ning hesitated for a few breaths before asking, "Do you like me?"

"like."

Fu Ning dropped the bowl in his hand and threw himself into Song Jinghe's arms. The wheelchair even slid back a foot because of Fu Ning's impact. "You don't know how long I have been waiting for this sentence!"

Song Jinghe frowned in disgust because of Fu Ning's sudden approach. He resisted the urge to push her away, and with his hand suspended in the air, he finally patted her on the back.

Fortunately, this bandit was easy to deceive.

Fu Ning buried his head in Song Jinghe's neck and sniffed. The smell of soapberry was quite pleasant.

Fu Ning said in a muffled voice: "Wait for me to come back, okay?"

The system watched the entire process and silently checked the villain's favorability.

As expected, there should be no hope, and it remains motionless!

It howled, and it seemed like these two actors were acting!