Chapter 503 He was caught red-handed
"stop!"
Outside the crowd, a familiar male voice sounded.
Then the crowd parted into a path and Li Xianlie walked in from outside the crowd.
Lao Sun was about to hit someone, but now he stopped.
Li Xianlie glanced at Old Sun, then looked at Lin Mo:
"Mrs. Xu, you are being a bit aggressive.
Tell me, what was stolen from you?
If the amount is not large, I can compensate you."
She pretended to be stupid, so I just cooperated.
"Oh," Lin Mo chuckled. "Boss Li is really a good man. He's compensating the thieves. Are you sure you really want to compensate them for our losses?"
Li Xianlie shook his head, "Not really a good person.
It's just noisy and affects business.
I'm a businessman, and I believe in harmony, so I don't want this place to become noisy. It's better to be harmonious and make money."
Li Xianlie was smiling throughout the whole process and seemed very easy to talk to.
But only those who know him well know how cruel and ruthless he is hidden behind this smile.
Lin Mo shrugged, "Since Boss Li is willing to compensate these thieves, I'm not the kind of unreasonable person.
Not much, just five hundred taels, and that’s the end of it.
How about it, fair, right?
These five hundred taels are nothing to Boss Li, right?"
The smile on Li Xianlie's face faded. Was she taking advantage of him?
It was obvious that some crops were just stolen, but he asked for five hundred taels. What kind of crops are worth so much money? Did he really think that his money came from the wind?
He originally thought that as long as he paid a few dozen taels of silver, he could just pay the money himself and look upon the people of Zhaojia Village well. If he had any problems in the future, he could still call on the people of Zhaojia Village.
Unexpectedly, she asked for a huge sum of money, five hundred taels right away.
Li Xianlie took a deep breath and shook his head, "Mrs. Xu, this is not right..."
"Why am I wrong?" Lin Mo interrupted him and shook her head:
“Do you think the compensation amount is too high?
If you are reluctant to pay the money, then don't pretend to be generous and stand up, otherwise you will be slapped in the face. Isn't Boss Li afraid of being slapped in the face?"
Li Xianlie said with a stern face, "Madam Xu, your people just lost some crops, how much silver can they be worth?
And I heard that not much corn was stolen from you.
I'll compensate them with one hundred taels. That's a fair price, don't you think? "
"Whatever, if you say it's not worth it, then it's not worth it?" Lin Mo raised the corner of his mouth slightly and shook his head.
"Boss Li, you really don't look like a businessman.
You don't even understand the principle that scarcity makes things valuable. My corn cobs are the only ones in the entire business, and each cob is worth one ounce of silver. Do you think you can get the same price anywhere else?"
Seeing his expression change, Lin Mo's smile became even brighter:
"So, now you think that my asking for 500 taels of silver as compensation is too much?
I tell you, it’s really not too much.”
This calculation is not excessive.
Li Xianlie's face was gloomy, and he gritted his teeth, "Are you sure these corn cobs won't rot for a long time after they are picked?
Even if it doesn't rot, are you sure anyone will buy it if you sell it somewhere else?
Madam Xu, let's leave some room for error so we can meet again in the future. Don't push your luck. So, I'll add another fifty taels. Is one hundred and fifty taels enough?"
"Boss Li, what you said is even more interesting." Lin Mo smiled and shook his head, "Why don't you mind your own business? What does it have to do with you?
how?
You're meddling in other people's business, but you're unwilling to pay the money, so you want to blackmail me morally?
Boss Li, you want to be a whore and also be a chastity girl, and that's a nice thought."
Li Xianlie's face suddenly fell, "Mrs. Xu, your words are too harsh."
"Don't you think this sounds bad?" Lin Mo raised an eyebrow. "Then I'll put it in a more polite way. You can't have your cake and eat it, how about that?"
Li Xianlie was so angry that he couldn't speak.
He took a deep breath and kept telling himself to calm down. He shouldn't have dared to do this.
Now that this has come to light, he has to resolve this matter no matter what.
Otherwise, after today, my influence in Zhaojia Village will be greatly reduced, and no one will believe what I say in the future.
Thinking of this, Li Xianlie no longer hesitated. Without saying a word, he took out a handful of silver bills from his pocket, took out five of them and handed them over.
Lin Mo motioned to Old Sun beside him to take it, then raised his eyebrows:
"Boss Li is indeed the biggest businessman in Mo City. He just reached out and took out a thick stack of banknotes.
Boss Li, don't show off your wealth, or you'll be targeted."
Lin Mo's words drew everyone's attention to Li Xianlie's hands.
Li Xianlie's body stiffened, and his hand holding the banknote almost dropped it. Finally, he pretended to be calm and put the banknote into his arms.
He sneered, "The people of Zhaojia Village are simple and honest, so naturally, things like robbery won't happen."
"No?"
Lin Mo smiled and told someone to let Zhao Dashan go, then he clicked his tongue twice:
"He was caught red-handed."
Zhao Dashan, who was freed, pulled the rag out of his mouth, then vomited in pain, holding his throat.
After he finished vomiting, he turned around and roared angrily:
"I didn't steal your corn. I really found it at my doorstep. Someone must have framed me, seriously."
"Yes, you picked it up." Lin Mo nodded:
"Next time, tell me where there is such a good thing, and I will pick it up too."
Old Sun sneered, "Zhao Dashan, you think we are idiots who are easy to fool, right?
Then explain to everyone, where did you go last night when you were not at home?
I can't explain where you were last night, and corn appeared at your house again. Who else could have stolen it if not you?"
"I..." Zhao Dashan subconsciously glanced at Village Chief Zhao, and finally closed his mouth and stopped talking.
Damn it, he was speechless now.
Zhao Dashan was particularly angry when he saw that all the people in the village who knew the truth were glaring at him.
Damn it, his reputation is completely ruined.
"Okay, we've got the compensation, let's go." Lin Mo chuckled, and finally looked at Zhao Dashan meaningfully:
"You're not always so lucky to have someone compensate you. Next time you come to our Yuancheng to steal something, it won't be so easy."
It seems that there is an unspeakable secret between Zhao Dashan and the village chief.
Zhao Dashan was angry, but he didn't dare to say anything.
"Boss Li hopes you won't raise a tiger to cause trouble." Lin Mo raised his eyebrows, then turned around and led his men away.
As for whether his expression looked good or not, that was not her concern.
As soon as they left, Village Chief Zhao immediately expressed his gratitude to Li Xianlie.
"The people of Yuancheng are too arrogant and domineering. If it weren't for your help, Boss Li, our Zhaojia Village would have lost all its face today."
Li Xianlie shook his head. Seeing many villagers from Zhaojia Village staring at his chest, he felt a little uncomfortable.
He looked away, his expression calm, “You’re too polite, Village Chief.
I do business in Zhaojia Village, so naturally I stand on the side of Zhaojia Village.
I don't believe there are thieves in Zhaojia Village. Maybe Zhao Dashan really picked it up."
When Zhao Dashan heard that Li Xianlie believed he did not steal, he was excited and said, "I really didn't steal."
If he had stolen it, would he still dare to eat it carelessly?
Li Xianlie nodded nonchalantly, "Well, of course I believe you, let's just go our separate ways."
After saying that, he turned and left.
When he turned around, his face sank.
Five hundred taels of silver disappeared in an instant, and he was also exposed to have a large amount of silver notes on him.
Thinking of these people's greedy eyes, Li Xian felt a little bad.
These people should not repay kindness with enmity.
When most of the people had dispersed, Zhao Dashan looked at Village Chief Zhao and said aggrievedly:
"Village chief, you know, we were together last night."
"Of course I know, but you're going to tell anyone?" Village Chief Zhao glanced at him, "Do you know the consequences of telling anyone?"
Zhao Dashan is disgusting, so he has to bear the reputation of a thief?
How unlucky he is, damn it.
How will others view your children in the future?
"Okay, let's go. We'll talk about other things when we meet in the evening." Village Chief Zhao patted Zhao Dashan on the shoulder and turned to leave.
The two of them didn't know that their every move was seen by Li Xianlie.
"Butler Li, what do you think of this?" Li Xianlie crossed his arms, "Isn't that woman going too far for such a small thing?
Also, Zhao Dashan’s expression couldn’t be faked. I’m afraid he really didn’t steal, he was framed, but who would frame him?
And there's also something wrong with Village Chief Zhao."
Li Xianlie always felt that the other party was coming for him, but he had no evidence.
Butler Li frowned, "Master, I'm afraid the situation is not good.
Do you think the Xu family noticed something?
I think Zhao Dashan was clearly wronged. It's impossible for the Xu family not to find out, but they still do this. I'm afraid they have other intentions."
Li Xianlie frowned when he saw him looking at him, "Do you also think she's coming for you?"
Seeing Butler Li nod, Li Xianlie became malicious:
"The people have arrived. It looks like it's time to get started."
No matter how powerful the Xu family is, they will not have any chance of winning against the behemoth Zhenbei Army.
Butler Li nodded, "Master, I also think we should act quickly to avoid any further complications.
The Xu family is not ordinary people. Although they have hidden themselves well, who can be sure that they will not be exposed?
Master, it is better to act as soon as possible."
"Yeah." Li Xianlie turned around and walked into the tent without saying a word:
"I'll write to them to discuss the time of action. You can arrange for someone reliable to deliver the letter later."
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