Chapter 683 You're scared too?

Chen Yongnian was somewhat worried that Zhang Xiao would cause trouble at Xinglong Restaurant.

He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the crowd gathering around him.

Although he wasn't sure if his wife was responsible, he knew that someone must have orchestrated this situation to have it.

Otherwise, even if the common people had ten times the courage, they wouldn't dare to block Zhang Xiao's path.

Zhang Xiao's expression changed dramatically, alternating between pale and flushed, as he tried to suppress his displeasure.

He forced a smile, raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and then said, "Fellow villagers of Yunhe County, I know what you have said. I will definitely investigate the matter of your Lord Fang and give him and you an explanation!"

After these words were spoken, the noisy crowd quieted down a bit, and some people even expressed their gratitude.

Then someone else asked, "Sir, how long will it take you to investigate this case?"

"We'll keep going until we find out the truth! It will definitely take some time to get to the bottom of this!" Zhang Xiao explained.

"My lord, you must investigate thoroughly. Lord Fang is truly a good man!" the old man cried.

"Yes, I will definitely investigate this thoroughly!" Zhang Xiao raised his hand and promised, "Fellow villagers of Yunhe County, I will give you an explanation within five days at most!"

"Thank you, sir... thank you, sir..."

The people all kowtowed to Zhang Xiao.

This feeling of being needed made Zhang Xiao very satisfied.

As for who gets the pressure, that depends on who wants to sit in the position of county magistrate!

Xie Xing stood to the side with a gloomy face.

He knew clearly that Zhang Xiao's five-day guarantee to the people was also a five-day guarantee to himself.

I thought this person came to help me, but I didn't expect him to be a greedy and indecisive person who was after fame and fortune!

Xie Xing cursed inwardly: With this kind of behavior, no wonder Old Xu doesn't like you!

He was filled with displeasure, but he could only swallow it down.

After this experience, he felt even more strongly that only by standing high enough could he avoid being bullied by such scoundrels.

Soon after, the people blocking Zhang Xiao dispersed, and the road ahead became clear again.

All of this was observed by a man and a woman in a private room on the third floor of Xinglong Restaurant.

"Tsk, how boring, it's over already?" The man shook his fan and sighed.

"Young Master Xiao, what else do you want?" Wan Qiqi glanced at Xiao Huai helplessly. "If we keep surrounding them, the people will suffer!"

"What's the point of having people surround us like this? If you push us too far, be careful, the rabbit might bite!"

As Xiao Huai spoke, he opened his mouth to bite Wan Qiqi.

Wan Qiqi hurriedly took a step back and bumped into the railing.

Xiao Huai burst into laughter, "You're afraid too?"

Wan Qiqi rolled her eyes at Xiao Huai, touched her waist, and walked into the private room. "Thank you for helping to find these people, Third Young Master Xiao. Please order whatever you like, it's on me!"

"Does this young master lack the need for this meal?" Xiao Huai said, grabbing a handful of bamboo skewers from the bamboo tube used for ordering and tossing them onto the table. "That's all!"

Wan Qiqi glanced down and said, "I've heard that Old Master Xiao has been advocating frugality lately. Are you sure?"

Xiao Huai's smile vanished instantly, replaced by a cold expression as he said, "Wan Qiqi, how dare you! You even inquire about the Xiao family's affairs!"

“Anyone you pick up on the street knows this, I’m not deaf!” Wan Qiqi said, starting to tidy up the bamboo skewers that Xiao Huai had left on the table.

He said, "Your younger brother is on good terms with Xie Xing, so why aren't you helping Xie Xing but instead helping me?"

Xiao Huai watched as Wan Qiqi put the bamboo skewers back into the bamboo tube one by one and thought that Wan Qiqi was a bit stingy.

But when he saw what was left in Wan Qiqi's hand, he thought it was alright, at least he had kept his favorite.

He gently waved his fan and said leisurely, "Who he's with is none of my business. Everyone knows that I, Xiao San, do things based on my mood."

"Oh? So Young Master Xiao is in a good mood today?" Wan Qiqi rested her chin on her hand, looking at Xiao Huai expectantly.

Feeling a little uncomfortable under Wan Qiqi's gaze, Xiao Huai turned his face away and said, "It's alright!"

"Then help me deal with it?" Wan Qiqi asked again.

"No! That guy is so annoying, he keeps nagging and nagging. Even my dad is annoyed with him and doesn't want to see him!" Xiao Huai said impatiently.

“There are only a few private rooms on the third floor, so he must be coming to the third floor too!” Wan Qiqi tilted her head.

"I'm going to the second floor!" Xiao Huai said, getting up to leave.

Wan Qiqi was taken aback.

Is this really the Xiao Huai I know?

As far as she knew, Xiao Huai had never wronged himself for anyone in Yunhe County.

So, just how verbose was Zhang Xiao that he made Xiao Huai voluntarily demote?

Wan Qiqi got up and chased after him, asking, "Young Master Xiao, have you heard any news about Young Master Tang lately?"

Xiao Huai paused, turning to look at Wan Qiqi, "What do you want with him?"

"I haven't seen him lately, so I'm a little curious!" Wan Qiqi grinned.

She sent Feng Gan to intercept Tang Qiwen, but they couldn't find him.

Even his informant, whom he had planted in Yunhe County, did not see Tang Qiwen.

She couldn't help but wonder if Tang Qiwen had left Yunhe County!

But she also felt it was unlikely.

Given Tang Qiwen's personality, how could he possibly leave at this time and ignore everything!

Moreover, when Fang Ziming got into trouble, his wife's family remained completely silent.

Does this mean the Tang family is preparing to sever ties with the Fang family and abandon their married daughter?

"Playing hide-and-seek with someone!" Xiao Huai said with a smile, walking downstairs.

Upon hearing this, Wan Qiqi guessed that Xiao Huai knew what Tang Qiwen had been up to lately, and immediately went after him.

But before she could speak to Xiao Huai again, a waiter ran up to her.

The waiter said, "Boss Wan, the officials from the capital and Lord Xie have arrived. Boss Zhu wants you to leave!"

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