As Shuiqing opened her eyes, she saw the dilapidated room, half a piece of darkened bread, and five children with malnutrition, their faces full of concern. Eldest sister-in-law sneered, “It’s ...
Shui Qing and Fan Jin's initial plan was to distribute these knives to the people of Shanshui Village.
Anyway, we bought stun guns a long time ago. Compared with a broadsword, stun guns are not only more convenient to use but also more lethal—mainly because they don't draw blood and don't cause visual fear, making them suitable for family use.
At that time, we didn't expect that there would be so many men from Zhulin Village, so we temporarily changed our plans and left behind twenty broadswords.
Shui Qing looked at Li Wu and said, "Brother Wu, we'll keep twenty for ourselves, and take the remaining fifty back with you so the old village chief can decide how to distribute them. You don't need to ask our opinion."
Li Wu and the other men from Shanshui Village were indeed very tempted when they heard that Bai Manshan had given dozens of large knives to Fan Jin's family.
But iron is a precious material, let alone forging it into a large sword. With the blacksmith's wages, a single sword would cost a fortune. Such an expensive item is naturally desirable.
Even if something is good and expensive, you can't just ask for it.
But while they didn't say anything, Shui Qing took the initiative to offer it!
She, a woman, was far more capable than these men.
Looking at the rows of exceptionally sharp broadswords, Li Wu stammered, "Sister-in-law, this...this was a gift from Master Bai to you. It's very valuable."
"Master Bai sent us mainly for Ziqian's safety. You also said that things are not stable outside. If our village is really being targeted, it's not just a few people coming; it will definitely be dozens or even hundreds of people coming to rob us."
With so many people, it's impossible for just our family to handle it. We mainly need to rely on you all. So it's not a matter of whether it's expensive or not, but whether it's useful or not. The rest of the knives can only play their greatest role in your hands!
"Only when our village is safe can Ziqian be even safer. Once he's safe, we'll have lived up to Master Bai's kindness in gifting him the knife!" Shuiqing had given many mobilization meetings before, and her words stirred the men's emotions.
"Young Master Bai, don't worry. If any villains come, we will fight with all our might and will never let them harm you!"
"We will definitely protect your safety!"
“Sister-in-law is right. We are a whole. If things are better in our village, then they will be safer here. If they are safe, then Young Master Bai will be safe too.”
Yes, Master Bai gifted the knife mainly for the safety of his only son!
They may not have much else, but they have plenty of strength and will surely be able to protect their families and the village.
Li Wu expressed his gratitude to Shang Shuiqing and assured her, "Sister-in-law, don't worry, my father will definitely distribute the money fairly."
The younger siblings didn't keep enough knives according to the number of people in their family, just so that these knives could be used to their fullest potential. They must live up to this selfless act!
Shui Qing naturally trusted the old village chief. If she had to pick the person she trusted most in the village, it would be the old village chief.
This elderly person is not only fair, but also maintains a humble and ambitious attitude. They will ask for others' opinions and learn from experience to make the most appropriate arrangements.
Unlike some stubborn elderly people who insist on their own opinions and refuse to change even when they know they are wrong, you can't change their minds. If you have a different opinion from them, it is considered questioning their authority and challenging their status!
"I trust the old village chief."
Li Wu and Li Qiang felt incredibly comforted by this simple sentence.
The two were proud of it.
Carrying fifty knives and the money he had earned from hauling goods, the man from Shanshui Village headed towards the old village chief's house.
I just didn't expect the old village chief to be away from home.
It's said that Fan Qian's family is causing trouble, and the old village chief went to mediate.