Magistrate Hu's gaze fell on Su Jiaoniang. He noticed that the family's attitude was strange. He paused for a moment, then didn't stay there any longer and returned to the county town early.

Standing in this farmhouse courtyard, with a lurking assassin watching him, even though he was incredibly shrewd and resourceful, he still couldn't fit in.

Magistrate Hu coughed lightly, looked at Lu Wujiu, and immediately lowered his head to ask, "Have you seen the factory supervisor?"

"I've seen you, you may leave." Lu Wujiu waved his hand.

Magistrate Hu looked at Su Jiaoniang.

Su Jiaoniang remained silent, and he left awkwardly.

As Magistrate Hu stepped out of the courtyard, he wiped the sweat from his brow. This village was truly strange; every time he came, he failed to achieve his initial goal.

I was startled again.

We can't afford to mess with them.

On the other side.

Gu Li returned to her courtyard and saw Gu Lin, whose arm was in a sling, slowly tending the fire. She pouted and said, "Brother, I'm back to see you." Then, she took out a purse from her pocket and stuffed it into Gu Lin's hand: "You're not well yet, take this money and use it first."

The delicate purse is embroidered with beautiful flowers.

Gu Lin's face was dirty, and there were shards of ice on the edges of his clothes. He was a man living alone.

It was another case of an arm injury.

What kind of life can we expect?

Gu Li helped Gu Lin wash the clothes he had changed out of earlier.

She said, "Brother, I'm worried about you being home alone. When are you going to find me a sister-in-law? I'll feel more at ease if she can take care of you."

"I won't look for him." Gu Lin lowered his head.

If his arm hadn't been injured, he could have continued hunting.

I've found someone.

In its current state, it's best not to cause trouble for anyone.

“Brother, I think Sister Su is really great. You used to have a good relationship with Third Brother Lu, so it’s not wrong for you to take care of Sister Su for Third Brother. Besides, someone has been eyeing Sister Su recently, so she needs someone to protect her.”

Gu Li would try to sow discord in front of Gu Lin whenever she had the chance.

It seemed that in her eyes, her brother was handsome and a good person, and that he was worthy of any woman in the world.

"Someone's got their eyes on her." A look of tension flashed across Gu Lin's face.

Gu Li instantly felt jealous. Why did everyone in this world like Su Jiaoniang?

Even her brother got nervous.

Lowering her eyes to conceal her emotions, she slowly said, "I think so. Cai Runiang of the Cai family was the wife of the county magistrate's son. But Sister Su betrayed her, and now the whole county is laughing at Miss Cai. Do you think she will let Sister Su off the hook? She may have already found some rich men to plant by Sister Su's side, just waiting for her to be ruined."

"No, I'll go check it out."

Upon hearing this, Gu Lin became anxious and headed towards Su Jiaoniang's house.

Gu Li threw down the clothes in her hand and her gaze fell on Gu Lin's back.

She crouched down, a smile playing on her lips. Sure enough, all men were seduced by Su Jiaoniang.

Oh……

She refused to believe that the man, whom even Magistrate Hu feared, would tolerate his woman being surrounded by a group of men. Men are all possessive and controlling.

Wash the clothes and hang them to dry.

Gu Li looked around the yard and realized there was nothing of value in the house.

She found a few cornbread buns, put them in her basket, and carried them toward Dr. Liu's house.

That old geezer is heartless and refuses to treat her.

If she goes a few more times, the old man will get annoyed and start taking care of her health. Isn't it said that even a strong woman can be won over by a persistent suitor?

How could an old man compare to her in terms of persistence?

Gu Lin walked to Su Jiaoniang's courtyard.

He saw Lu Wujiu standing inside.

Looking down at himself, he saw that his worn-out leather coat smelled cheap, and his boots were tattered and dirty.

The man in the courtyard wore clean, spotless white boots with black uppers, and his clothes were both light and expensive.

Standing there, he lost the will to go inside.

"Gu Lin?" Su Jiaoniang saw the person standing outside and her eyes flashed with surprise. She smiled and said, "Come in and sit down. Why are you standing outside? Aren't you cold?"

"I heard you're looking for workers at your farm. Do you think I'm any good?" Gu Lin said, glancing down at his slinged shoulders. His voice lacked confidence as he asked the question.

He originally wanted to tell Su Jiaoniang to be careful and not to be fooled by some unknown cats or dogs.

But upon arriving here, seeing the exquisite and prosperous courtyard, and looking at Lu Wujiu's appearance, he suddenly realized that some things were not suitable for him to say.

But since he's already here, I have to say something.

Su Jiaoniang looked at Gu Lin: "Once you've recovered, you can help buy grain and fodder from other villages."

"Okay." Gu Lin nodded and left happily.

They completely forgot why they came here in the first place.

When he got home and saw Gu Li sulking, he suddenly remembered what his purpose had been in going out earlier.

"Brother, how is it?" Gu Li asked.

Her eyes were filled with expectation.

Gu Lin coughed and said, "I didn't see any outsiders. By the way, I found a job. I won't be going hunting in the mountains anymore."

"How will you live if you don't hunt?" Gu Li's eyes widened. She desperately needed those animal hides. Although they wouldn't fetch much money, they could be made into warm clothes for winter.

Gu Lin chuckled and said, "My hands are no good anymore, I can't do hunting."

Gu Li pursed her lips.

"Brother, you hunted that bear by threatening your life to attract attention. I saw that Doctor Liu has a bear skin at home. You worked so hard to give them the opportunity to get the bear skin. Could you ask Doctor Liu to treat my body for this reason?"

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