Chapter 118: Sowing Dissension
Ye Rou agreed too easily, but Fang Tian's expression did not relax.
He glanced at Ye Rou, his eyes falling on the medicine box in her arms, and said sternly: "Throw the box away!"
When Ye Rou heard this, she glanced at Wang Meng.
The hem of her long white skirt was stained with mud, and her body was thin and slender. The charming and beautiful beauty looked down and embarrassed, and the look she gave him was particularly endearing.
Although Wang Meng didn't say anything, he looked at Fang Tian with some vigilance and disdain.
He's so wary of a weak woman who can't resist. This guy is really scheming. If he really finds gold, maybe he'll launch a surprise attack and take it all for himself!
Wang Meng's brows gradually furrowed.
Seeing Wang Meng's expected reaction, Ye Rou withdrew her gaze and threw away the medicine box.
Fang Tian held the knife to his chest and said warily, "Brother Meng, you go first and let her stay in the middle. That way, she won't dare to run away or do anything."
Wang Meng frowned slightly. He didn't want to walk in front. If this kid had a knife and stabbed him from behind, he wouldn't be able to defend himself.
But the path was indeed too narrow, and he was indeed walking ahead according to the direction. Time was very urgent and he could not waste time on these trivial matters.
Wang Meng figured it out, and although he was reluctant, he still took the lead.
Ye Rou noticed Wang Meng's expression and smiled slightly.
After walking for a while in silence, she suddenly spoke softly, "Fang Tian, if you want this batch of gold, I can ask Jiang Chen to give you some. You are still young and can always turn back."
Wang Meng's body stiffened and his pace slowed down a little.
Ye Rou continued in a gentle voice, "You and Jiang Chen have been together for so many years, your relationship must be very deep. Even if you did something wrong, Jiang Chen would take into account our relationship over the years and not delve into it. After all, you are still brothers."
"Stop talking nonsense!" Fang Tian knew Jiang Chen best. Those who followed Brother Jiang could be greedy for money, come and go freely, and have no rules, but there was only one thing they must not betray!
Fang Tian knew he had reached a dead end and could not turn back. However, Wang Meng, who was walking ahead, had planted seeds of doubt in his heart because of Ye Rou's words.
He and Fang Tian just started talking the day before yesterday, so they have known each other for less than two days. It is not impossible that Fang Tian would regret it and sell him to Jiang Chen.
The more Wang Meng thought about it, the colder his expression became. No, he had to keep an eye on Fang Tian. If he made any unusual moves, he must show no mercy.
After walking through that narrow path and reaching a wider section of road, Wang Meng refused to lead the way and insisted on walking side by side with Ye Rou.
The space was too crowded for three people to walk, and Wang Meng was unwilling to give in. Fang Tian couldn't guess Wang Meng's intention, and impatiently asked Ye Rou to lead the way.
Ye Rou was reluctant and complained to Fang Tian deliberately. Her tone was relaxed and her expression was completely relaxed, without any fear from before.
Fang Tian was used to seeing Ye Rou like this and didn't find it strange.
Instead, Wang Meng frowned even more tightly.
He keenly noticed that Ye Rou was no longer as nervous and frightened as before. Such a sudden change of mood could only be because she realized that her life was no longer in danger.
He glanced at Fang Tian, and the seeds of doubt in his heart began to sprout and grow.
Seeing that Wang Meng's face was becoming increasingly ugly, Ye Rou stopped and walked ahead to lead the way.
The three of them came to a fork in the road. There were paths on both sides, but in different directions.
Ye Rou was about to choose the path to the west when Fang Tian called her.
"Wait a moment."
Ye Rou looked back blankly: "What's wrong?"
Fang Tian asked, "Can't we go east to where the gold is buried?"
"That's fine, but the road on the west side is easier to walk on." Ye Rou answered naturally.
"Then let's go east." Fang Tian made the decision immediately.
Wang Meng's expression became even more unhappy.
Ye Rou walked onto the eastern path, choosing the more rugged east path instead of the easier west path. There was only one possibility: Jiang Chen was on the west side, and Fang Tian didn't want her to meet Jiang Chen, so he stopped her.
She looked up at the path to the east. It was rugged and steep, and most importantly, there were traps set by many people.
Before, Zhao Cui took her to the mountain to pick mushrooms. Zhao Cui told her that if she was not familiar with the road, it would be best not to go east.
Zhao Cui explained the reason to her.
The terrain on the west side of the back mountain is relatively flat, with bamboo forests, fruit trees and streams. Villagers often go there to pick fruits and there are many people coming and going.
The east side is opposite to the west side. The terrain is steep and it is difficult for people to walk here, so few people come here. Animals often move around here, so the villagers set traps and animal traps on the east side.
Fang Tian and Wang Meng were not from Dahe Village, and they did not know the inside story, so they fell into Ye Rou's trap step by step.
In the dense woods, a girl in a white long skirt and a denim vest walked in front, her steps light and her figure agile.
Two men followed behind her, one holding a knife with a vigilant look on his face, and the other with a stern face, glancing at his companion from time to time.
Fang Tian asked impatiently, "Why hasn't it arrived yet?"
"We're here." Ye Rou pointed to the hillside ahead. "Just go over there. There was an earthquake here, and the terrain collapsed. The original mountaintop fell here. That's why the east side is harder to walk on than the west side."
She explained it clearly, and since Wang Meng and Fang Tian both knew there had been an earthquake in Dahe Village, they believed it 80%. His gaze on the hillside was particularly intense, urging Ye Rou to walk faster.
The moment Ye Rou turned her head, the smile on her face disappeared and she continued to lead the way with a cold face.
The path was rugged and uneven, overgrown with weeds, hiding the traps set by the villagers.
She paused, moved closer deliberately, and walked briskly past the iron clamp.
Ye Rou could naturally avoid it if she walked alone.
But the two big men behind her were walking side by side, leaving her nowhere to hide.
Only a scream was heard.
Ye Rou's lips curled up, and when she turned around, she put on a worried expression: "What's wrong?"
Wang Meng lay on the ground, holding his leg and howling in pain.
The iron clamp was like the open mouth of a giant beast, biting Wang Meng's leg tightly.
Ye Rou looked worried as she squatted beside Wang Meng's legs and said calmly, "I can save you."
"Doctor Ye, please!" Wang Meng breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Ye Rou's words. His tone was respectful without any of the contempt he had shown when he called her beauty just now.
His leg bones were clamped and bleeding profusely.
Ye Rou observed it carefully and said, "Open the clamp first."
As she spoke, she reached out to pry the clamp open, but after trying for a long time, the clamp didn't loosen at all.
Ye Rou apologized: "I'm sorry, I'm too weak."
Wang Meng knew that Ye Rou was a woman and must not be very strong.
He glared at Fang Tian who was standing silently by the side.
"What are you looking at? Come and help!"
Fang Tian said coldly: "I can help you, but not now."
Wang Meng's face turned cold in an instant.
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