Lengjiagou was brightly lit.
In the past, villagers would eat and feed the pigs in the dark, for fear of wasting kerosene.
Tonight, however, he generously brought out his own lantern, illuminating the brigade headquarters as bright as day.
Guan Yuxi was surrounded by a group of people, her face ashen.
"Xiaoxi, why don't you go lean over and take a nap?"
Aunt Du looked at her with some concern.
Wen's mother quietly slipped a hot water bottle into her hand, saying, "It's cold, don't catch a cold."
"Why are you still protecting her?"
Her husband is a murderer; my ugly son was almost killed!
“My poor Er Gou is still dead or alive. Why don’t you all have any pity for my Er Gou?”
If anything were to happen to my dog, Er Gou, I'd make him pay with his life!
Surrounding Guan Yuxi were Leng Dachou and Chen Ergou's family members.
The influence of Grandpa Guan still lingers.
They dared not and could not do anything to Guan Yuxi, a delicate young girl.
He then directed his anger at Aunt Du and Aunt Wen.
Aunt Du wasn't one to be trifled with either. She sneered and said, "Are you so sure it was Leng Lie who did it?"
Leng Dachou's words are not entirely truthful; who can't see that he's lying?
I don't know Leng Lie well, but he was personally chosen by an old revolutionary as his grandson-in-law.
Based on this alone, I believe Leng Lie is innocent!
Wen Er Ma and Zhang Yuanli pulled Guan Yuxi behind them to protect her.
We also trust the judgment of the old revolutionaries.
Besides, we've watched Xiaoxi grow up.
Even if Leng Lie killed someone, you should be looking for him, not making things difficult for Xiao Xi, a girl.
Their words were echoed by the vast majority of the villagers present.
Guan Yuxi is a native of Lengjiagou.
Even if her husband really did kill someone, they couldn't treat him with the same ruthlessness they showed to a daughter-in-law who had married into the family.
Besides, how many people in Lengjiagou haven't received kindness from Master Guan?
However, the two families were still unwilling to accept that things had ended like this.
Just then, the old Party Secretary walked over with his pigeon-toed gait.
He tapped the pipe in his hand on every single person surrounding Guan Yuxi.
"Whether Leng Lie did anything wrong or not, the armed forces will be able to find out when they arrive."
Everyone disperse! What are you all doing surrounding Xiaoxi?
Although the old Party Secretary is getting on in years, he is not very willing to get involved in affairs.
But in terms of prestige, he was far superior to the village chief.
With his words, even if Leng Dachou and Chen Ergou's families were unwilling, they had no choice but to disperse.
Guan Yuxi thanked the old Party Secretary, Aunt Du, and Aunt Wen.
The old Party Secretary waved his hand, "Don't say such polite things, these are turbulent times!"
Living well is the most important thing!
He opened the door to the brigade headquarters and let in a representative from each household.
They discussed the matter of re-electing the village chief.
Meanwhile, Village Chief Leng was fast asleep, completely unaware of what was happening.
Bai Mei packed her bag, glanced at the village chief with disgust, and locked the door.
She went to her two daughters' room and kissed them repeatedly.
He then took out two more ten-yuan bills and ten one-yuan bills, and stuffed them into his two daughters' shoes, socks, and inner pockets.
Then, he turned on his flashlight and ran out without looking back.
After a burst of fierce barking.
The faint sound of a little girl crying and calling for her mother could be heard.
Bai Mei bit her lip hard, her mouth full of salty, fishy taste.
But their steps did not falter for even a moment.
She wanted to gain a foothold before returning to take her two daughters away.
But only the withered leaves trampled into the mud know:
Strangers, at the beginning!
Goodbye, forever!
***
"It was Leng Hongxing who lured me out; he also had two helpers."
It was his accomplices who knocked Chen Ergou unconscious; I saw it with my own eyes.
However, I don't know who pinched Leng Dachou.
Leng Lie objectively recounted his experience, emphasizing the important points.
Chen Ergou's family immediately glared angrily at Leng Hongxing.
"You, Leng Hongxing, just like the saying goes, 'If the upper beam is crooked, the lower beam will be crooked too.'"
Your whole family is rotten to the core, I spit on you!
"Give me back my son's life!"
Chen Ergou's mother was especially agitated and rushed up to hit Leng Hongxing.
Leng Hongxing quickly hid behind the militiamen.
To everyone's surprise, the two militiamen moved aside.
Even Minister Zhao doesn't like him, so why would they give him face?
Leng Hongxing was furious. "Leng Lie, you're talking nonsense!"
I ran into you on my way back. How did you manage to injure Chen Ergou?
Besides, I've always had a good relationship with them, why would I want to harm them for no reason?
On the contrary, you had a conflict with them just two days ago!
You're so petty, you killed someone to cover it up, and now you want to frame me?
Guan Yuxi and Leng Lie exchanged a glance, both of them startled.
Leng Hongxing is so cunning!
No wonder Leng Da Chou and Chen Er Gou, who have always kept their distance from Leng Lie, have been talking to him a lot lately.
He also repeatedly provoked him in front of others.
It turns out that Leng Hongxing was the one behind it all!
Leng Lie stared at Leng Hongxing and said slowly, "When I saw Chen Ergou and Leng Dachou being murdered, I rushed to the commune."
My walking speed is definitely not something you can match, since you went to the commune a long time ago.
How did you know so clearly that I was the one who killed two people?
Leng Hongxing snorted coldly, holding her head high with arrogance.
He noticed that everyone's eyes were on him.
Even Guan Yuxi stared intently at him before proudly declaring, "Of course, it's riding a bicycle!"
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