Chapter 518 Take All Away
"Ruolan, you're right. That little girl is as cunning as a sieve. She's always been the head of the family, so it's normal that no money was found." Chen Zhancai narrowed his eyes, shook his head with a wicked look on his face, "It's a bit unusual that such a large house doesn't even have a single valuable item."
After saying that, he glanced at Chen Zhanshan with disdain and snorted coldly, "Brother, I'm kindly reminding you, don't try to be clever, hand over everything quickly, otherwise you will suffer the consequences."
Chen Ruolan frowned slightly. She had already given a guarantee to Qin Shousheng that she would definitely get the Chen family's money, but now she didn't get a single cent. Wouldn't it be embarrassing to go back empty-handed?
No, if she doesn't get any benefits at the sugar factory, Qin Shousheng might get angry at her, and her good days will be over.
Thinking of this, Chen Ruolan smiled and softened her tone, "Uncle, please forgive Ruolan for being unreasonable just now. I was also anxious. Sister Qingqing's case has been confirmed.
I just wanted to get more money, make some arrangements, and do everything I could to save my sister Qingqing's life. You must understand Ruolan's painstaking efforts!"
Chen Zhancai also echoed, "Ruolan is right. You must not rely on luck. Hurry up and spend money to buy safety. Take out all the valuables and don't make things difficult for Ruolan. Otherwise, even if Ruolan is the county magistrate's wife, she can't save Qing girl's life."
Chen Zhanshan had long seen through Chen Ruolan's hypocritical face, and he laughed sarcastically.
"It's truly remarkable that the county magistrate and his wife are interested in this small sugar mill. However, I'm afraid I'll disappoint you. We don't have anything valuable at home. This sugar mill is just a way to make a living, and we haven't made any real money from it."
Chen Ruolan chuckled, "Uncle, please stop lying. You live in a house where you go in and out three times. Who would believe you if you said you have no money?"
Chen Zhanshan said calmly, "The money used to build the house was earned by Qing Yatou when she treated Mr. Fan's illness. If you don't believe me, you can go to the village or town and ask around."
Although Lin was filled with anger, she still spoke kindly, "Ruolan, your uncle never lies. We really don't have anything valuable at home. You've searched and investigated everything you should have. Go back and report the truth to the county magistrate. I believe the county magistrate will not make things difficult for you."
Chen Ruolan pursed her lips, as if trying to control her emotions, not wanting to reveal her dissatisfaction.
"Okay, since you say you have no money, I believe you, but you must give me the recipe for making white sugar. I'm sure uncle won't make things difficult for me anymore!"
"This..." Chen Zhanshan was in a dilemma. If he said he didn't know how to make sugar, Chen Ruolan would definitely not believe him. But if he told her the secret recipe for making white sugar, it would be equivalent to giving the sugar factory to her. No, this sugar factory was built by Qing Yatou with great difficulty, and he must not let them get the advantage.
Seeing Chen Zhanshan hesitate, Chen Zhancai lost his patience. "What's this? You really value money over your life, and you're shameless. Ruolan has lowered her demands, what else do you want? Hand over the formula quickly so Ruolan can take it back and report."
Chen Zhanshan showed a sad smile. This was his closest relative, who harmed his daughter and took his property for the sake of profit.
How could he fulfill their wish? Chen Zhanshan closed his eyes to calm himself, and when he opened them again, he saw a look of sadness in his eyes.
He demanded harshly, "Ruolan, you didn't come back to help your sister Qingqing overturn the verdict. You came back to seize my Chen family's assets. You don't want your sister Qingqing to come back alive. You're just trying to trick her into revealing the secret sugar recipe. Am I right?"
"So what if it is, and so what if it isn't?" Chen Ruolan completely gave up pretending and laughed maniacally. "In Anyang County, the county magistrate is king. He said this sugar mill is public property, so it is public property. No matter how you try to argue, it's useless. I don't believe you can still be so stubborn after being in jail."
After she finished speaking, her expression softened. "Since we are relatives, I advise you to hand over the secret recipe as soon as possible. Otherwise, I won't talk to you like this again if you go to jail."
Chen Zhancai also added fuel to the fire with a sullen face. "Ruolan, they won't cry until they see the coffin. Since they won't budge, you don't have to be polite to them. Hurry up and order them all to be thrown into prison. Charge them with embezzling the stolen money. Let them earn money but not live to spend it. The sooner they die, the less worries they have. The sight of them makes me angry."
Upon hearing this, Chen Zhanliang flew into a rage. "Chen Zhancai, you son of a bitch, do you think the county government is yours and you can arrest anyone you want? Is there any law in broad daylight?"
Chen Zhancai opened his mouth and cursed without showing any weakness, "Shut your stinky mouth! If I am a mad dog, you are also the work of a mad dog. Don't make such a fuss, or I will arrest you too."
Chen Zhanliang's teeth were chattering and his lips were blue, and he almost fainted. He was gasping for breath and was so angry that he couldn't even speak.
Chen Ruolan smiled, a sinister look in her eyes. "Uncle, have you made up your mind? Hand over the sugar formula, or go to jail?"
Chen Zhanshan knew that he couldn't escape this matter today. He clenched his fists and looked at Lin and Wu Cuihua beside him, "I'm sorry, I'm afraid you will have to suffer with me."
Lin shook her head and said, "Boss, I'm not afraid."
Wu Cuihua's eyes were red, and she said, "Dad, I'm not afraid either. I believe that justice will prevail and someone will give us justice."
Seeing this, Chen Ruolan's eyebrows raised in anger. She completely lost her patience and waved to the yamen runners behind her, "Come here, take all the family members of the criminal Chen Qingqing away and take them to the prison."
"Yes, ma'am." The order came like a landslide, and more than a dozen yamen runners rushed forward to tie up Chen Zhanshan and his wife and Wu Cuihua.
Chen Zhanliang was furious. He was a little incredulous and hurriedly warned the rushing yamen runners, "Stop it! What crime have they committed? Why are you arresting them for no reason in broad daylight? Is there still law?"
The leading bailiff snorted disdainfully, "Get out of the way, or I'll arrest you too."
"You're so ungrateful! You didn't listen to my kind words just now, and now you're about to die, you're afraid!" Chen Zhancai said with a look of gloating and an extremely arrogant tone, "Chen Zhanliang, you're not from the Chen Zhanshan family either. I advise you to get out of the way and don't delay the officers from investigating the case."
Chen Zhanliang couldn't bear to see him behave like this and couldn't help but scold him harshly, "Chen Zhancai, you are a coward who relies on others for power. Are you still a human being? Do you have any conscience? These are our eldest brother and eldest sister-in-law. How can you watch them being thrown into jail? You will get retribution sooner or later for doing this."
"Who do you think you are? How dare you speak to the county magistrate's father-in-law like that? Believe it or not, I'll have you arrested and charged with insulting a member of the imperial family!"
"Come on, aren't you arrogant? If you have the guts, try catching one. I really don't believe it." Chen Zhanliang's blood boiled, and he stepped forward and grabbed his collar...
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