adulterer

The eight young men worked together quite quickly, and by noon, the harvest was finished. Next came the work of turning over the fields and planting the late rice.

Fortunately, Zhou Lexing bought a lot of meat this morning, so there's no worry about feeding these people.

Zhou Lexing simply waved his hand and led a large group of people home.

The villagers around them observed them all morning and saw that they were indeed working diligently. Their opinion of them changed a lot, and some even went up to talk to Zhou Lexing and asked him a few questions.

Zhou Lexing simply said that he had invited them over to lend a hand, thus glossing over the issue.

When Zhou Yuanxiang saw these people, her brow twitched, but when she heard that they had gone to work in the fields that day, she didn't say much. She steamed all the steamed buns and cornbread that she had stored at home in one pot, and then asked Zhou Lexing to go to the fields to pick vegetables. In short, she emptied the family's reserves so that this group of young men could have a good meal.

Surprisingly, Zhou Bobo and the others seemed a little embarrassed.

Zhou Bobo: "Brother Le, is this okay? Actually, we can just go home to eat. Our families are waiting for us."

That sounds obviously false.

After all, these guys are always out and about, and if we really wait for them to eat, their families will probably starve to death.

Zhou Xiaoxiao swallowed hard as she looked at the pig's trotters, her cleverness vanishing with the aroma of the meat, and she didn't say a word in response.

Li Cheng tried his best to keep a straight face and affirmed Zhou Bobo's words: "We haven't done anything yet, how can we..."

Before he could finish speaking, Zhou Lexing interrupted him.

"Eat your food quietly and don't talk."

Although Zhou Lexing had the ability to speak to people in a way that suited them, it didn't mean he liked to say pretentious pleasantries. He simply cut them off and made them sit quietly.

Although Zhou Ma didn't like them running around outside all day, she didn't have any prejudice against these children and treated them to meals just like she would Gu Jiansheng.

Zhou Lexing carried a wooden plank out of the house and set it up. Everyone sat down around the rough table. One of the stools was borrowed from next door. This was their simple feast.

Gu Jiansheng was not used to close contact with other people, let alone suddenly eating with so many people. He huddled in a corner counting grains of rice. When Zhou Lexing saw this, he simply pulled up a low stool and squeezed next to him.

"Brother Le".

Sitting on the other side, Li Cheng looked at Zhou Lexing who had come over and felt an indescribable joy and happiness. Sure enough, the boss is still the boss, and he values ​​him the most.

Zhou Lexing picked up a piece of stir-fried pork with his chopsticks and put it in Gu Jiansheng's bowl. Seeing that Li Cheng was staring at him, he also picked up a piece of pork with his chopsticks.

"Let's eat."

The meal was enjoyed by both the host and the customer.

Several people were vying to wash the dishes. Zhou Lexing first stopped his mother from trying to dissuade him, and then told Li Dagang to go out.

Li Dagang followed him out the door eagerly.

Inside the room, Gu Jiansheng watched their retreating figures, his eyes flickering.

Just then, Li Cheng turned his gaze away and saw Gu Jiansheng staring at the side of the doorway. He snorted softly. Gu Jiansheng obviously heard him, but he lowered his head and did not confront him.

Softie!

Li Cheng mentally gave it another blow.

How is Zhou Dongqiang?

Zhou Lexing put his arm around Li Dagang's shoulder and walked forward until they reached the corner before stopping.

Li Dagang's face was still flushed, whether from the sun or excitement, it was hard to tell: "Don't worry, Brother Le! We gave him a good beating last night! If he hadn't been screaming and howling like a banshee, we..."

Zhou Lexing looked up at him. His eyes were dark and deep, and at close range they possessed an indescribable power and attraction. Li Dagang was momentarily speechless and suddenly forgot what he was about to say.

Zhou Lexing didn't notice his strangeness and thought it was an unfinished sentence left open as he made a threat: "What else did you discuss last night?"

Li Dagang opened his mouth, and it took him a while to sort out his suddenly chaotic thoughts: "Well, um, we still want to stick with Brother Le. Brother Le, you've suddenly become so close to that kid Gu, and you're so good to him, so why aren't you staying here anymore? Is that Auntie's idea? Acheng said it, and we all think it makes sense..."

Zhou Lexing: "That's not entirely wrong, but Jian Sheng is a good kid."

Li Dagang nodded, with a strange "I understand" expression on his face.

Zhou Lexing's gaze swept over Li Dagang's face, and Li Dagang quickly couldn't hold back and lowered his eyelids.

Fortunately, he was dark-skinned, so the heat on his face wasn't very noticeable.

Zhou Lexing tightened his grip on Li Dagang's head, squeezing it tightly, and threatened in a low voice, "I can take you guys with me, but you have to go through me before you do anything. Don't cause trouble outside on your own, understand?"

Li Dagang's mind was like mush; he just nodded vigorously, but only one thought was in his mind.

When did Brother Le grow up to be so... so...

Li Dagang couldn't think of a suitable adjective. To say that Le Ge had become more beautiful wouldn't be quite right. This captivating feeling lacked any softness, and it wasn't simply a sense of oppression brought by her appearance. Rather, it was the flamboyant and clear look emanating from Le Ge's eyes that made it impossible to look away.

"Listen to me, and take good care of the others."

Zhou Lexing patted Li Dagang on the head and let go of him.

Li Dagang nodded vigorously again.

Zhou Lexing thought for a moment and then sent the person back.

Previously, he thought he had come to the past. You see, this era was a legendary time when even a pig could take off. The development of individual businesses was like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, growing rapidly and in large numbers. Coastal cities were a treasure trove for many people to earn their first pot of gold. But now that he was suddenly told that this was a novel, Zhou Lexing had to think twice.

Those ideas about helping farmers, doing business, and moving to the city swirled in Zhou Lexing's mind twice before he pushed them back down.

No rush.

Let him see the protagonist's abilities first before making a judgment.

If this world revolves around the protagonist, then what are they?

The problem was too profound for Zhou Lexing to solve, so he decided to start with the simplest and most direct approach.

He absolutely did not want to watch Gu Jiansheng fall into He Huaizhi's hands and live that absurd life. Let's see if this destiny is unstoppable.

As Zhou Lexing walked back, he saw Zhou Shusheng huddled like a thief by a telephone pole not far from his house, feeding something to the black dog that kept wagging its tail at him.

Zhou Lexing found it amusing, turned around and went home, then took his younger brothers who had washed the dishes and their tools to Gu Jiansheng's house.

The speed of a large group should not be underestimated; they completed the low wall in just one afternoon.

When He Huaizhi arrived, he saw several men walking out of Gu Jiansheng's house, chatting and laughing.

He Huaizhi narrowed his eyes, and a surge of resentment and anger overwhelmed his reason. It was the dissatisfaction and anger that his possessions had been taken by others.

If Gu Jiansheng weren't still useful, he would definitely make this womanizer pay the price!

He Huaizhi straightened his clothes. The wound on his face that had affected his appearance had changed a lot overnight. Not only did it not affect his handsomeness at all, but it also added a sense of brokenness after the injury. Under normal circumstances, it would only arouse pity and affection from others.

But that's under normal circumstances...

"It's you?"

Zhou Lexing raised an eyebrow as he opened the door, gripping it tightly with both hands, not allowing He Huaizhi even a crack.

He Huaizhi was startled when he saw Zhou Lexing appear. Then, seeing Zhou Lexing's undisguised disgust and wariness towards him, his heart sank again. That feeling of losing control gripped his mind once more, but He Huaizhi's years of experience allowed him to maintain a proper smile on his face. He even lowered his voice, making it seductively deep and magnetic.

You live here?

Zhou Lexing didn't answer him, but instead brazenly looked He Huaizhi up and down. The light was better than at night, which allowed Zhou Lexing to see He Huaizhi's dapper appearance even more clearly.

To be fair, He Huaizhi's face wasn't bad; it was just that the other person's pretentious and greasy manner ruined it.

Zhou Lexing frowned: "What are you doing here?"

He Huaizhi was still frantically searching for an explanation, hoping to lure the person away, when he heard a clear voice from inside the house ask, "Who is it?"

Zhou Lexing turned his head away: "Nobody's here. Go take a shower, I'm going out for a bit."

Upon hearing this, He Huaizhi's venomous resentment immediately surfaced.

Adulterers!

Adulterers!

She actually cheated on him with him!

Zhou Lexing grabbed He Huaizhi by the collar and dragged him into the alley. With a forceful shove, he flung He Huaizhi against the wall, nearly hitting his nose.

He Huaizhi was furious. Even when he offended the local tyrant and was chased down years ago, he had never been in such a sorry state. But the angrier he was, the more humble and ambiguous his smile became.

"Why are you so hostile towards me? Actually, I came here today just to explain what happened last night."

Zhou Lexing stood in front of him with his arms crossed, his broad shoulders and long legs completely blocking He Huaizhi's way out.

"Okay, then explain."

He Huaizhi: "...Ah, actually I am a college student who came to Zhoujia Village to sketch and gather material. I want to paint a main picture that reflects the current situation of the village, and write an article about young people building a beautiful country. The article and picture will be published in the Beijing Daily. I just came here last night to gather material and interview a few young people of the right age."

"I didn't expect my appearance to make you so wary." He Huaizhi lowered his eyes, sighed softly, his demeanor humble and gentle. His gaze slowly rose, sweeping over Zhou Lexing's lean waist, sturdy frame, long neck, light lips, high nose bridge, and...

A pair of indifferent eyes.

Keep blowing.

This answer, which sounded like a memorized recitation, clearly fooled many people with He Huaizhi's words.

If Zhou Lexing remembered correctly, this was the low point in He Huaizhi's career.

He Huaizhi had been doing speculative business with his elders since he was a child. He thought that he could make a big splash after the policy was relaxed, but he did not expect to offend the local tyrant. He was betrayed and reported by his bribed subordinates and was even hunted down by the local tyrant. He had no choice but to run away and avoid trouble, but he happened to meet Gu Jiansheng at this time.

Calculating the timeline, after the two met, Gu Jiansheng encountered several perverts, while He Huaizhi, after observing them coldly on multiple occasions, stepped in to help Gu Jiansheng when he was on the verge of collapse. Subsequently, He Huaizhi obtained substantial financial support through Gu Jiansheng's return to his hometown to reunite with his educated youth father, thus gaining his first stepping stone.

If it weren't for the subsequent "torturous love affair," Zhou Lexing might have been able to tolerate this man who talked a lot about love but acted like a typical egoist.

However, when faced with the choice between smuggling large quantities of goods and being kidnapped and threatened by local thugs, He Huaizhi chose to feign compliance with the local thugs while continuing to receive goods, which resulted in Gu Jiansheng being slashed in the heart. At the time, the other party genuinely intended to dissect Gu Jiansheng's heart.

What's even more disgusting is that he later wanted Gu Jiansheng to donate one of his lungs to his so-called good brother. Damn it, if He Huaizhi is really such a loyal person, why doesn't he donate his own lung?

What Zhou Lexing found most repulsive about He Huaizhi was his silver tongue, which used sweet words to mask all his selfish and self-serving actions.

But this was only the main plot that Zhou Lexing saw from the plot summary. He figured that such a thick script must contain many operations that were difficult for ordinary people to understand. Unfortunately, Zhou Lexing didn't have the patience to watch a glib-tongued, selfish, and harmful person gradually rise to the top by sucking the blood of others.

Otherwise, he would definitely expose all of this person's secrets.

"So, you mean that you were hiding in the alley last night, actually waiting for everyone to fall asleep before you could properly interview Jian Sheng?"

Zhou Lexing gave a half-smile.

If Gu Jiansheng were here, he would probably find that his appearance is at least 80% similar to the smile of his second brother Zhou Lixing when he is up to no good.