Li Hongjun stared intently at Meng Fuyan, trying to discern something from her face.
He glanced at his two sons sitting opposite him, both of whom also had blank expressions on their faces. It seemed that he hadn't misheard.
"Uncle Qin! Has he gotten into trouble again recently?"
Meng Fuyan nodded, "I heard he's never stopped causing trouble. The Qin family has lost their minds, indulging him so much. For the safety of the local people, it would be best to teach him a lesson. It's the New Year, and having such a troublemaker is really annoying."
Li Hongjun tentatively asked, "What about your Uncle Lu..."
Meng Fuyan replied, "Uncle Lu is a very fair person and usually does things meticulously. He must also disapprove of Qin Xiaojiu's behavior. However, firstly, he is usually too busy to take care of it; secondly, it is not within his scope of responsibility; and thirdly, it is his father-in-law's family after all, so he really cannot interfere."
"However, if the Qin family continues to do things this way and causes trouble in the long run, it will inevitably affect Uncle Lu and his three sons. They certainly don't want the Qin family to continue causing trouble like this. It would be best if they could be restrained. Uncle Lu didn't say it explicitly, but I understand what Uncle Li wants to ask."
“If Uncle Lu really asks about this, you can just tell him that this is my idea. I came to ask you for help, and you helped me out of respect for my grandfather. If Uncle Lu asks, I will explain it to him.”
Li Hongjun understood that the one who offended Meng Fuyan was not Lu Jianjun, but Qin Qiongying, or rather, the Qin family.
This is easy to handle!
Li Hongjun immediately agreed, "This is a small matter. I will send someone to investigate Qin Xiaojiu's situation. If there is any problem, I will not let him off lightly. For the sake of the people, Uncle Lu has to do this too."
With Li Hongjun's words, Meng Fuyan felt relieved.
The lunch that followed was a pleasant one for both the host and guests.
As Li Hongjun smiled broadly and kept introducing his two sons to her, Meng Fuyan smiled but couldn't help twitching her lips. After all these years, this old fox's thoughts haven't faded.
When Li Hongjun left in the afternoon, he asked his two sons to escort Meng Fuyan and Meng Yun to the gate of the courtyard. The eldest son of the Li family knew his father's meaning perfectly well. Looking at Meng Fuyan, he smiled and said, "It's too cold outside. I'll drive you there!"
That's a public bus, so she shouldn't be so high-profile. Otherwise, the whole residential compound will know that she's going against Qin Qiongying, and Uncle Lu won't look good in the end.
"No need, the city has been very lively these days. I'll just show Yunji around. Thank you for your hospitality, Brother Li."
The eldest brother of the Li family was all smiles. His face, which bore a striking resemblance to Li Hongjun's, made him look like a little fox when he smiled. Meng Fuyan felt that he was quite comparable to her refined second brother, Lu.
The difference is that Lu Erge is aloof and distant, while Li Jia Dage is warm and shrewd.
When Meng Fuyan refused, the eldest brother of the Li family did not insist. He waited until Meng Fuyan and Meng Yunji had gone far away before closing the gate.
The second brother scratched his head and asked, "Big brother, do you think Dad really likes her and wants her to marry into our family?"
Brother Li raised an eyebrow. "What? You don't like her?"
Li Lao Er frowned. "What do you mean by 'like'? Does it mean giving her pocket money? My friend is almost broke from dating, I don't want that."
Brother Li: "..."
Well, Meng Fuyan definitely won't be interested in this silly boy.
When the two returned home, they found their parents and younger siblings frantically searching through the things Meng Fuyan had brought, their eyes practically shining.
The second son immediately rushed over, shouting, "Save some for me! I want beef jerky!"
Brother Li: "..."
Li Hongjun smelled the tea leaves with a look of intoxication. "Wow, families with a rich heritage are really different. This tea is so fragrant. Even though that little girl is down on her luck, she can still bring out so many good things to give as gifts."
Li Hongjun, who grew up in poverty and didn't receive much formal education, became fond of engaging in cultured pursuits after his life improved. If it weren't for the tight security measures these past few years, he would have been even more adept at it.
In this environment, all he can do in private is practice calligraphy, read books, and try to drink tea; he can't do anything else.
Chen Xiulian came from a wealthy family and had seen good things before. She smelled the tea and nodded, saying, "It is indeed a good thing. Ordinary people don't usually have such good tea."
"This young lady is something else! Her family is in such a state, didn't Wu Guozhu say before the New Year that their house was completely robbed? Where would they find such good tea? Did Lu Jianjun give it to her?"
Li Hongjun shrugged. "Who knows? She still has the rent from those buildings owned by the Meng family. Maybe she bought them on the black market."
Chen Xiulian said skeptically, "No way, there's only so much good tea every year. It gets snatched up as soon as it comes out. The supply is only for those people. How much of it would end up on the black market? And look at all the things she's giving away: cured meat, white rice, beef jerky, and even such good fruit. We've seen these things before, but it's amazing that a young girl who's only been in the countryside for a few months can bring out so many gifts to give as New Year's presents."
"Don't forget, the thing she asked you for help with wasn't urgent. I guess... either Qin Qiongying upset her, or that Qin family kid offended her himself, and she just wanted to vent her anger."
"To throw away so much stuff just to vent her anger only shows that these things mean nothing to her!"
Li Hongjun's eyes immediately lit up with envy. "So much is nothing, then what would be enough? No way, such a capable young lady must be married, boss..."
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