Chapter 304: No Rushing to Clarify the Truth
Tu Subo recalled the past with a hint of subtlety in his tone: "I remember one time, I had returned to my residence to rest, and suddenly I found that the purse you made for me was missing. Late at night, I went to the threshing ground to look for it. I had just taken a few steps when Uncle Guo appeared in front of me with a wooden stick in his hand."
"He's someone who could accurately identify my footsteps even in his sleep. There were at least three or five thieves sneaking in last night, so how come he didn't notice a single sound?"
What is even more puzzling is that Mr. Guo even claimed that he was unable to get up for night patrol last night.
This was completely different from his usual habits.
Gu Yuexuan's mouth opened wide in surprise, her eyes were wide open, and her face was full of disbelief.
Tu Subo explained calmly, "The tobacco leaves contained a drug called Ecstasy. Uncle Guo only wanted to use it to wake himself up, so he unknowingly inhaled too much. As night fell, he fell into a deep sleep and could hardly wake up."
Tu Subo was the first person to notice that the granary had been stolen.
On weekdays, at that time, when he arrived, he would always see Uncle Guo patrolling three times around the threshing ground, eager to drive out every rat that broke in.
But today, when he stepped into the threshing floor, he found the old man lying on a pile of straw, snoring loudly. No matter how much he called out, he could not wake him from his dream.
Tu Subo thoughtfully mentioned the origin of the pack of tobacco, saying meaningfully, "The nephew who gave Uncle Guo the tobacco had very little contact with him before, and only gradually became acquainted with him in recent years. Just imagine, why would someone suddenly become so enthusiastic towards a relative they hadn't cared for in years?"
This year, Uncle Guo worked hard in Tu Su's fields almost every day and had a fixed income every day, which made his family situation significantly improved compared to before.
Money, even a little bit, is enough to make people excited.
The person who gave tobacco to Uncle Guo may not have been greedy for the food of Tu Su's family at first, but in the process of visiting Uncle Guo and getting closer to him, he learned that he was the only old man guarding the threshing ground, and it was inevitable that he would have bad intentions.
In addition to his identity as Grandpa Guo's nephew, it was not difficult to get the situation of the threshing ground and the exact location of the granary from the two old men.
The fog in Gu Yuexuan's mind was dispelled one by one, replaced by a look of astonishment.
However, she seems to have misunderstood the point.
"How could you tell that Uncle Guo's tobacco was laced with knockout drugs? When the pipe was lit, it looked like fireworks setting off a prairie fire, with smoke billowing everywhere, and you could actually smell something unusual?"
Tu Subo tapped her hat brim helplessly, with a hint of joking: "Is this really the focus we need to pay attention to?"
Gu Yuexuan blinked, her face full of curiosity: "I'm just really curious!"
"Can knockout drugs really be detected by smell?"
Could it be that Tu Subo has an extraordinary sense of smell?
Tu Subo was oblivious to the turbulent emotions surging within her. He simply said calmly, "Xuanxuan, I experienced countless dangers in my early years and witnessed all kinds of vicious tactics. If you can't even tell this, then my remains buried in the Tu Su family cemetery would have long since turned to dust."
What's more, the person who gave Mr. Guo the medicine was not very skilled, the dosage was too large, and the quality of the medicine was poor.
The strong smell of medicine even overwhelmed the aroma of tobacco leaves and went straight into the sky. Tu Subo only needed to sniff it lightly to make a cow fall down.
Fortunately, Mr. Guo was a light sleeper. Otherwise, if it were someone else, smoking such a large amount of cigarettes, I am afraid that even if they were thrown into the river and soaked, they would hardly wake up.
The harvesting work in the fields was intense and busy, and Gu Yuexuan's thoughts were also running fast, as if about to spark sparks.
She stared at Tu Subo closely, her lips tight and her expression serious: "So how should we deal with this now? Should we just wait for the murderer to show up?"
"They succeeded once last night. Will they do it again tonight?"
"Of course."
Tu Subo said calmly: "Once people have tasted the sweetness, it is hard to resist the temptation."
"Since that man is Uncle Guo's nephew, he must be able to easily grasp the dynamics of the threshing ground."
After a brief wait, Tu Subo went to relieve Grandpa Guo, allowing him to return home for dinner. Knowing that Tu Subo was the only one left on guard tonight, those with ulterior motives would likely take another risk. After all, the villagers had already expressed their willingness to help with the night watch, and too many people would make it difficult to find an opportunity to strike.
The mere addition of Tu Subo doesn't seem to be a big deal.
Furthermore, with very little rice left in Tu Su's fields, the number of people gathering at the threshing ground would only increase. It would be a waste of resources if such a godsend opportunity was not utilized.
Gu Yuexuan immediately understood Tu Subo's intentions, and her brows gradually furrowed, forming deep wrinkles. "Then, I will guard you together tonight."
"However, Mr. Guo has overdosed on the knockout drug, so I'm afraid it's no longer effective. Can we handle it with just the two of us?"
Tu Subo chuckled and gently pinched the back of her neck as if stroking a kitten: "What are you doing here?"
Gu Yuexuan hesitated to speak, but Tu Subo whispered in her ear, "Grain is piled high in the threshing ground, and un-dried straw is everywhere. Autumn mosquitoes are rampant. Why give your delicate skin to those greedy vampires? What good will it do you?"
"Listen to me, I have assigned you a very important task."
Tu Subo whispered in her ear: "The stage has been set up. You have to gather the audience and let them come to enjoy the show."
"You will only need to follow my command and I will ensure that these criminals are captured in one fell swoop. You can do whatever you want with them."
Gu Yuexuan was conflicted for a long time, and finally chose to follow Tu Subo's instructions.
Gu Yuexuan stared intently at the old man who was tapping his pipe repeatedly, trying to summon all his energy, but his eyelids drooped like fallen autumn leaves. The corners of her lips rose slightly in helplessness, looking meaningful.
Looking at Uncle Guo smoking his pipe hungrily, it is hard to predict what will happen next.
Not to mention helping to catch the thief, even when night falls and the situation becomes truly turbulent, it is hard to say whether this elderly man can break free from the addictive effects of the drug and regain consciousness.
After all, everything is still uncertain and the situation is unclear.
At present, it is too early to make any statement, so there is no rush to clarify the truth.
Only when night falls, and Yuanqian Village returns to peace and quiet, and the threshing ground is deserted, will those greedy thieves reveal their true colors...
Uncle Guo noticed Gu Yuexuan's gaze, his entire face covered in swirling smoke. He asked in confusion, "Girl, what's wrong?"
Gu Yuexuan's heart was filled with ripples. She hesitated for a moment before saying, "No...it's okay."
Out of concern, she gently reminded him, "I just want to say that excessive tobacco smoking is bad for your health. Please take it easy and don't catch a cold."
As they left the threshing ground and the night deepened, Gu Yuexuan looked back at the old man leaning against the straw pile, his eyelids heavy in the smoke. The corners of her mouth couldn't help but tremble slightly.
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