From their perspectives, neither of them is wrong; those in positions of power must fulfill their responsibilities. Currently, the two are constantly arguing, and neither has gained the upper hand.
Lin, the head镖师 (bodyguard), wanted to stop the convoy and find the nearest shelter from the rain, while Chief Fang preferred to speed up and rest at the dilapidated temple as originally planned, which would not delay their journey to Leling Prefecture.
The argument between the two grew louder and louder, soon attracting the attention of Mrs. Fang and the villagers.
"Why did Chief Escort Lin have a fight with the client?" Zhen Wanwan looked at the two arguing heatedly in front of her with curiosity.
"Are we going to fight?!"
"Auntie, why are you so excited about Chief Escort Lin's fight?" Gou Dan asked Zhen Wanwan with his clear yet foolish eyes, looking completely innocent.
Zhen Wanwan sincerely satisfied his curiosity: "I'm just someone who enjoys watching the excitement, the kind of annoying bystander netizens."
"Oh, what's an online friend?"
You'll understand when you grow up!
Gou Dan scratched his head, feeling even more impressed with how much his aunt knew!
He quietly followed his aunt's example, acting as a bystander and secretly cheering for Chief Escort Lin, enjoying the spectacle.
Zhen Wanwan was unaware that she had unintentionally misled Gou Dan, and at this moment her curiosity reached its peak.
Is their argument a sign of distorted human nature or a decline in morality? Let's delve into science to find out...
What is all this?!
The argument between the two bodyguards, led by Lin, reached a fever pitch, with neither willing to back down, which caught the attention of Madam Fang.
Chief Fang was someone she had brought out from the manor, and he was one of her confidants. Madam Fang trusted him completely, and she also knew Chief Fang's character.
He rarely argues with others, but when it comes to matters concerning himself, he will not back down an inch.
"Siqin, go and summon Chief Fang!"
"Yes, madam."
Because of the argument between the two, the caravan had stopped moving. Siqin easily jumped off the carriage and quickly rushed to the scene of the incident: "Chief Fang's wife requests your presence."
The conversation between Chief Lin and Chief Fang was interrupted by Siqin's arrival, and Chief Fang immediately rushed over upon hearing the order.
Siqin stayed behind to gather information. She politely asked Lin, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort), "I wonder why you had a conflict with my leader, Chief Fang?"
Lin, the镖头 (bodyguard), calmed down and repeated to Siqin what he had said to the Fang chief: "Miss Siqin, this is why I argued with the Fang chief."
After hearing what had happened, Siqin looked around at the villagers with a sudden realization. This matter depended on the lady's attitude; she couldn't get involved.
"In that case, would Chief Escort Lin be willing to accompany me to meet my master?"
"That would be perfect!"
Lin, the head镖师 (bodyguard), knew that for Chief Fang to agree, the person in charge of the Fang family had to speak up.
After listening calmly to Chief Fang's report, Madam Fang's expression remained unchanged. Her demeanor was dignified and poised, suggesting that she was not a lady raised in an ordinary wealthy family, but rather the matriarch of a high-ranking official.
“Madam, I have also brought Chief Escort Lin,” Siqin reported in a low voice.
Madam Fang was very satisfied with Siqin's actions. She asked Lin, the head镖师 (bodyguard), with a puzzled look, "I wonder why you chose to stay and find shelter from the rain instead of hurrying to the dilapidated temple as soon as possible? It might rain, and if it doesn't, wouldn't you be wasting time on both sides?"
"Madam, I grew up in a farming family and worked in the fields with my parents and brothers. The villagers, who depend on the weather for their livelihood, can usually guess whether it will rain or not."
As for…
After hesitating for a moment, Lin, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort), finally revealed his personal reasons: "As for not wanting to speed up the journey, that is my personal reason. Back in Qing Shi Town, I accepted the silver from these people, just so I could protect them on the road."
Madam Fang seemed somewhat surprised that Chief Escort Lin would so directly admit to having ulterior motives.
"What an idiot," Siqin muttered to herself. This burly man looked big, but he was only one-track-minded. He even dared to say that he had taken on private jobs in front of his sugar daddy.
Lin, the镖头 (bodyguard/escort), firmly believes that sincerity is the key to victory. Speaking his mind is his personality, and no one can change that.
"You're quite honest," Madam Fang said with a smile.
Some people are good at sweet talk, saying nice things to your face, but doing dirty and rotten things behind your back. You might get stabbed in the back if you're not careful.
She naturally preferred someone as honest and straightforward as Chief Escort Lin.
Lin, the镖头 (bodyguard), nervously pleaded, "I hope Madam will grant me two hours, no, one hour, to find a place to stay in this vicinity. If I cannot find one, I have nothing more to say."
"Okay, I agree!"
Chief Fang was puzzled and wanted to offer some more advice, but Madam Fang spoke up again: "Take a few servants and Chief Escort Lin to find a place."
With the words stuck in his throat, Chief Fang resignedly agreed.
When Chief Escort Lin gave the order to rest on the spot, everyone was shocked. Why did they have to rest after only half a day of walking?
Has something happened?
Lin, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort), explained, "It's going to rain heavily soon, so we can't continue our journey. We need to find shelter nearby. Are there any villagers who would like to come with us?"
Before long, people in the line started raising their hands. When Zhen Wanwan saw that her older brothers were in the line, she couldn't help but want to help.
Her raised hands were repeatedly ignored by Chief Escort Lin, until finally she couldn't help but shout out, "Chief Escort Lin, I'm also willing to help find a place!"
Lin, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort), refused without hesitation and turned to leave with his men.
"Hmph! Overestimating herself. It's good enough if she doesn't hold us back, let alone dream of going out and doing things like men?"
Li Zhenzhen's sharp and sarcastic words grew louder and louder: "In my opinion, she just wants to take the opportunity to seduce men!"
How can I tolerate such words?
Zhen Wanwan stared at her menacingly: "Li Zhenzhen, have you forgotten the pain of your past wounds? Don't force me to slap you!"
Li Zhenzhen was startled by her gaze. When she came to her senses, she retorted angrily, "What, did I say something wrong? You dare say the child in your belly isn't a bastard?"
Now that she has been divorced by her husband's family and disliked by her own family, she is in a sensitive period, so she is going to stand up to everyone and be fearless.
Upon hearing this, Old Lady Li was so angry that she almost fell off the donkey cart. Zhen Wanwan, on the other hand, was no longer angry, because in her heart she had already regarded Li Zhenzhen as a dead person.
Who would hold a grudge against a dead person?
Gou Dan and Er Niu hadn't seen their mother for several days. They were excited to rush to her side, but their mother cursed their aunt so rudely.
They've already learned to distinguish right from wrong, and with Zhen Wanwan helping them reshape their values recently, they naturally know that their mother did something wrong.
Gou Dan was quick-tempered and couldn't keep a secret for long. He bluntly retorted to Li Zhenzhen, "Mother, you're wrong! Cursing will get you struck by lightning..."
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