Bright. Zhang Guodong saw that apart from Zhao Laoliu, the other two were stubborn. Even the timid fat man was trembling and refused to speak. He simply separated the three and locked them in the newly built small building.
Zhao Laoliu was quite cooperative; he was deeply regretful, so he received the best treatment. He wasn't tied up. But Zhang Guodong wasn't comfortable with the other man, so he tied him up and even gagged him.
To prevent the two from colluding on their stories.
When Zhang Guodong started threatening to kidnap people, the two men actually pulled out knives and brandished them as a threat. But to their despair, almost none of the women present were afraid; instead, they watched with interest as they demanded their treasure.
What's wrong with these people? A man and three women, and they're not afraid of two thugs?
Daqing and Dahei, however, flashed a hint of disdain in their eyes. With a low growl, they pounced and sent the two men flying. Their arms felt as if they were broken; they were in excruciating pain, and cold sweat poured down their backs. The knife, of course, flew away as well.
The two men were stunned. These two enormous pets treated them like children. When they saw that Da Qing and Da Hei's drooling, fanged mouths were almost up to their necks, they immediately cried out for mercy.
They felt as if their necks were about to be bitten off. Threatened with death and experiencing it firsthand, the two immediately spilled the beans, telling the whole story.
To prevent the two from colluding, Zhang Guodong separated them, and their accounts were largely the same, suggesting they were telling the truth.
"People from Xia Village?"
To everyone's surprise, the two were from another village.
But this village is not far away; it is Xia Village, the neighboring village of Jixing Village. In Zhangba Township, Xia Village is considered a relatively wealthy village.
Many people in this village raise livestock, and the livestock industry is said to be very successful.
Zhang Guodong was also puzzled. He decided not to waste any more time and wait for the police to arrive at dawn.
Daqing and Dahei stood like two guardian deities, watching over the door. They were likely the first to detect any movement.
Once inside, everyone's sleepiness vanished.
Li Yun and Qingzhu both looked at Zhang Guodong. The little bird was also woken up and flew to Li Yun's shoulder, gently nuzzling her with its beak, appearing very affectionate.
"Guodong, that Zhao Laoliu is so pitiful, why don't we let him go?" Li Yun's kindness was overflowing. The girl's heart softened when she thought about how Zhao Laoliu was raising his daughter alone.
"Let's wait for the police officers to arrive before we talk about it. We don't know what their purpose is yet. If we just let them go, what if they come back a second or third time?" Qin Lina said.
Her thinking was quite mature. Even if she wanted to plead for Zhao Laoliu, she had to find out the truth of the matter first.
“But if what Zhao Laoliu said is true, then Zhao Xifeng is the mastermind. That Yaya is only seven years old, with no one at home to keep her company. Her mother is divorced and has left, so there’s no one to take care of her,” Li Yun said sadly. “Such a young girl, without grandparents to take care of her. And Mom doesn’t want her to have any pity on her, so she just stubbornly sticks to her ways.”
Qingzhu nodded as well.
Zhang Guodong gave a helpless, bitter smile. His intuition told him that Zhao Laoliu had been blinded by greed. He only wanted to steal some medicinal herb seeds, and now he hadn't even succeeded.
But it won't work if you don't give a pointer.
"I think we should do this: when it's just getting light, call Lan Hua and ask her to confirm if it's really Zhao Laoliu, and see what she says," Zhang Zaidong compromised, saying.
Li Yun is a kind girl, and Zhang Guodong cares a lot about her feelings. However, since Zhao Laoliu did this, he needs to be taught a lesson. Otherwise, it would be just womanly compassion.
After discussing and agreeing on this plan, Zhang Guodong returned to the courtyard.
Daylight came quickly; by five o'clock, the sky was basically clear. Today was another sunny day.
The women inside were mostly awake, whispering amongst themselves.
Just as Zhang Guodong was getting sleepy on the folding bed, a light footstep sounded outside the yard, waking him up again.
"Looks like I won't be able to sleep tonight. Who came here so early?" Zhang Guodong opened his eyes. There was still some twilight in the sky, but this was too early, probably around five o'clock.
"It's a blue flower?"
Upon seeing that the person was Lan Hua, Zhang Guodong immediately knew what had happened. Li Yun had probably called Lan Hua. The woman had rushed over, her forehead slightly sweaty, her face flushed and somewhat alluring.
"Yes, Li Yun said she needed to see me, so I got up early and came over to check on her," Lan Hua said shyly.
"They're inside, none of them are asleep. They all went in together." Zhang Guodong nodded and gave an awkward smile. "This young woman is getting more and more alluring; her eyes are like a pool of spring water."
The two entered the house one after the other, and Li Yun and the others became excited.
She chattered on and on about what had happened. Blue Flower, however, was quite surprised.
“Brother Zhao Liu is a very honest man. He only knows how to farm. How could he steal? It's been a tough life for him. His wife couldn't stand the hardship and left him seven years ago after giving birth to Yaya. Brother Zhao Liu raised his daughter single-handedly, and she's now in second grade at the village primary school. The little girl is very sensible and beautiful,” Lan Hua said truthfully. She found it hard to believe that Zhao Liu would do such a thing. “But he said he was after money to raise Yaya's tuition, so he was temporarily blinded by greed!” Qin Lina interjected.
Lan Hua suddenly realized and said, "If it's to raise tuition fees, then that's possible. Brother Zhao Liu's family isn't well-off; they only know how to farm, and they don't have much land. Over the years, he's saved money by living frugally to support Ya Ya's schooling. Everyone in the village knows that!"
"Let's see who he is first," Zhang Guodong said upon hearing this.
I was also sighing in my heart.
Every family has its own troubles, and Zhang Guodong could sympathize with the situation if it was about the children's future. He recalled how his own family had accumulated considerable debt to support his three brothers' education. He had experienced being subservient to others and being pressured by creditors.
After being locked up for just over an hour, Zhao Laoliu seemed to have aged several years in an instant. His eyes were red and lifeless, and his face was very pale. When the door opened, he was squatting in the corner.
Lan Hua called him "Sixth Brother," and Zhang Guodong and the others confirmed Zhao Laoliu's identity.
"Blue Flower Girl, what brings you here? I'm so sorry everyone, I did something stupid." Zhao Laoliu came to his senses and when he saw it was Blue Flower, he was so ashamed that he didn't know where to hide.
"Alright, let's go back. If we don't talk about it, no one will know!" Zhang Guodong wasn't heartless after all. Seeing that Zhao Laoliu was regretting his actions, he decided not to pursue the matter further.
Upon hearing that Zhang Guodong would not pursue the matter, Zhao Laoliu was immediately invigorated and repeatedly bowed in apology.
"You are all good people. If you ever need me, Zhao Laoliu, to do anything for you, I will come to repay your kindness whenever you call."
In his excitement, Zhao Laoliu actually said something that surprised everyone, but also brought them comfort.
Just before leaving, Zhang Guodong mentioned, "Actually, farming can be profitable. Star grass is quite good. If you'd like, plant it all. You can harvest it next October. It's better than growing crops."
As for whether Zhao Laoliu would listen, Zhang Guodong felt he had done all he could.
Zhao Laoliu's figure quickly disappeared. He didn't go home that night; he was worried about his daughter.
"Guodong, what about those two?"
"Two more people?" Blue Flower opened her mouth in surprise.
Li Yun's cheerful words made Lan Hua somewhat worried. She hadn't expected that Taoyuan Xiaozhu would encounter two groups of ill-intentioned people in just one night.
Security needs to be increased here.
Li Yun chuckled and said, "Don't be afraid now, Sister Lan. Look, with Dahei and Daqing guarding the place, who would dare to steal anything? They're really fierce! They're the ones who caught those people last night!"
It was only then that Qin Lina, Qingzhu, and Lanhua truly noticed the mighty and tall Daqing and Dahei. Daqing's fur was pure blue, sharp as needles, its eyes were incredibly cold, and its fangs were thick and long. Despite its large size, Daqing was remarkably agile.
Big Black had long, pure black fur that whipped around its body, and its lion head was enormous, exuding a regal air. Its physique was especially robust, rivaling even that of a lion.
This is still the two of them in their shrunk state.
Zhang Guodong didn't know what changes had occurred to them during this time, but they had actually shrunk their enormous size to an acceptable level.
In this way, Daqing and the others can appear among everyone in real life.
"So handsome, so tall, so majestic!" Qingzhu's eyes lit up. She had never seen either of these animals before. But their postures were excellent, and their appearance was even more appealing. "Guodong, can I have the big blue dog?"
Zhang Guodong glanced at her, puzzled. Aren't most plant cultivators supposed to dislike demonic beasts? This Qingzhu seems to be an exception.
Qingzhu ran over to pet Daqing, but Daqing suddenly stood up and growled at Qingzhu, its hostility palpable. It actually understood Qingzhu's words? Startled, Qingzhu immediately stopped.
"What a clever dog! What breed is it?" Qin Lina exclaimed, her eyes lighting up.
She thought it was a dog. She never imagined it was a wolf.
"Ahem, this is a blue wolf. I brought a few back from the mountains before, I didn't expect them to come back last night," Zhang Guodong had to explain. He also wanted to clarify things for the big blue wolf and the others, so that everyone wouldn't be surprised when the second blue and the second black wolf appeared later.
"Wolves?!" Two exclamations rang out. Qin Lina and Lan Hua's expressions changed, and they involuntarily took a few steps back, their eyes filled with fear.
Upon closer inspection, it indeed resembles a wolf; its tail and eyes give it a ferocious appearance.
They found it hard to believe that this big green was actually a wolf. How could a wolf live with humans?
"It...it won't bite, will it?" Blue Flower stammered, terrified. She remembered her elders saying that in the past, some people in the village had been carried off by wolves in the mountains. When they were found, their bodies were torn apart, their intestines ripped open, a truly gruesome sight.
They say wolves are wild animals and can't be domesticated. But Zhang Guodong's big blue wolf completely overturned their preconceived notions, and terrified them.
"Don't worry, Daqing won't bite its own people. However, it doesn't like being touched by anyone other than me and Li Yun, so don't touch it usually. The same goes for Dahei. Dahei also has a brother, Erhei. They are purebred Tibetan kings, and they have very gentle temperaments!" Zhang Guodong said, suppressing a hint of embarrassment.
Hearing this, the two women felt slightly relieved, but they still dared not approach.
I've never seen a wolf this big before. It must be as big as a tiger!
After getting to know Daqing and Dahei, Zhang Guodong chatted with the four women for a while. When it was six o'clock, he called Jin Xiangyang.
It was around six o'clock, still a long time before work. When the phone rang, Jin Xiangyang was sleeping with his wife in his arms. Although he looked older than his age, his wife, who was in her forties, looked like she was in her thirties. The couple had a very good relationship.
The phone rang for a while, and Jin Xiangyang's wife, Xu Fen, woke up first. She nudged her husband, but he just groaned a few times, too sleepy to open his eyes.
"Old Jin, the phone!"
"Who is this, urging me to sleep so early in the morning?" Jin Xiangyang was a little annoyed. How could he not get some sleep? He'd been up until 2 a.m. last night, making his wife Xu Fen scream in pain, and he was also suffering, his back aching terribly.
Xu Fen, half-naked, took the phone.
"Zhang Guodong?"
"who?"
"Zhang Guodong? Give it to me." Jin Xiangyang snapped back to reality. There were some people he had to answer calls from, and he couldn't be late. Zhang Guodong was currently one of those people.
"Old Jin, who is Zhang Guodong? Which township leader is he?" Xu Fen asked in surprise. She was concerned about her husband's career but couldn't recall any township leader with the surname Zhang. "I'm really something, coming here so early in the morning, not letting people get a proper rest!"
"What do you know? This Zhang guy is no ordinary person; he's best buddies with Secretary Wang!" Jin Xiangyang snapped, then answered the phone.
Xu Fen immediately shut up. Her husband was a supporter of Secretary Wang, but they weren't exactly best friends. She could naturally tell who was closer to whom.
"Chief Jin, I'm sorry to bother you so early. It's like this, two thieves came to my Peach Blossom Abode last night and were caught. I can't detain them right now, so could you send someone over to take them away for questioning?" Zhang Guodong said politely.
Upon hearing that a thief had been caught, Jin Xiangyang immediately replied, "Yes, Mr. Zhang, I'll send someone over right away!"
After hanging up the phone, Jin Xiangyang was wide awake. Seeing her husband getting dressed so hastily, Xu Fen couldn't help but complain, "What happened? Couldn't you just make a call and have your subordinates do it? I think you're not really free as the director. Always so busy!"
"Not going is not an option; it's a matter of attitude."
Jin Xiangyang arrived very quickly, bringing three men with him, and they arrived in less than ten minutes. Among them was Zhao Xiaogang.
My brother-in-law is full of energy these days, and he looks much more mature in his formal police uniform. Lately, there's been talk that the deputy director position will be filled internally within the police station, and many people are scrambling to prove themselves.
Upon arrival, they were surprised to find Daqing and Dahei roaring and blocking their way, startling Jin Xiangyang and the others.
That big, muscular creature must be a Tibetan? It's so huge! The other one, which looks like a wolf, makes everyone feel even more dangerous.
They're definitely rich! These two "Anwu" (animals/animals) must be worth millions, right?
Zhang Guodong quickly restrained the two men and let Jin Xiangyang and the others in.
The other party didn't stand on ceremony and went straight to the point. Zhang Guodong nodded to Zhao Xiaowang, making no attempt to reminisce; everyone understood. In the village, apart from Fatty, no one knew about the relationship between Zhao Xiaowang and Zhang Guodong. These days, Zhao Xiaowang was paying a little more attention to her sister, Ye Yun. Zhang Guodong was aware of this as well.
I'm happy to see this.
After all, Zhang Guodong cares about Ye Yun and is concerned about her happiness and well-being. With a family member by her side, Ye Yun won't feel too lonely.
Zhang Guodong was surprised to see the two thieves looking so relaxed when the police came to take them away. They were clearly repeat offenders!
But he didn't think much of it. In the village, the fat man was still in charge. He wasn't afraid of the police station causing trouble.
"Li Yun, get some drinks for Director Jin and the others. It's hot enough this morning, so they'll need some to quench their thirst," Zhang Guodong called into the house.
"No need, Mr. Zhang, you're too kind. We won't bother you any longer. I'll let you know as soon as there's a result!" Jin Xiangyang hurriedly waved his hand in refusal and then led his men out of the courtyard.
He didn't want to stay there any longer. The two beasts, Big Green and Big Black, were eyeing them menacingly, which made him uneasy.
"These two dogs are so cool! I wish I had one like that." "Come on, that pure black Tibetan Mastiff won't be bought for less than a million. And look at how big it is, it's definitely the king of Tibetan Mastiffs, which is even more expensive. You can't even touch it for less than a million." "If you ask me, that big blue dog is more ferocious, like a wolf." "Alright, drive, back to the station!" As soon as Jin Xiangyang got in the car, the driver immediately started the car and left Taoyuan Xiaozhu.
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