These people were just following behind the clan chief's family, drinking soup along the way.
“You’re talking nonsense, I didn’t,” Chief Huang immediately denied. “If you have any evidence, then produce it, otherwise don’t keep talking.”
Anyway, he couldn't produce any evidence.
"Alright, alright," Uncle Huang said. "We can discuss these things once everyone is here. Now, everyone sit down, have a drink of water, and then wait!"
"Wait for what?" Huang Hai asked, somewhat confused. "Fifth Master, are we waiting for someone?"
"Hmm!" Uncle Huang nodded, sitting calmly in his chair, and said no more.
As time went by, more and more people came to the clan chief's house, and soon the entire courtyard was filled.
When Jiang Nuan's family arrived, the clansmen were demanding an explanation from the clan chief.
Although it's unclear whether Liao Chunhua's statement is true or false, the real losses suffered by the people are undeniable.
Now that they know they've been implicated, they can't let them bear these losses alone.
Don't underestimate these beasts; over the years, it adds up to a considerable sum of money.
"Quiet down, don't get agitated," Chief Huang said authoritatively. "I will definitely give you an explanation for these matters."
The behavior of the clansmen made Chief Huang breathe a sigh of relief.
Knowing that you need money is good; that way, you won't hold onto your mistakes.
"Clan leader," Sister-in-law Huang pressed on, "when are you planning to pay compensation?"
She was worried about her son's bride price. With this money, the family would be much more comfortable, and the husband wouldn't have to do odd jobs to earn money.
“We’ll talk about this later,” Chief Huang said, clearing his throat. “Don’t worry, you’ll get exactly what you’re owed, not a penny less.”
"It's better to get things done sooner rather than later when it comes to money," Sister-in-law Huang said bluntly. "Since everyone is here, you might as well give it to us now, so we can avoid trouble later."
These words left Chief Huang speechless.
If he really wanted to spend that money, would he be spouting all this nonsense?
"He gave you money, and you really have the nerve to take it?" Uncle Huang looked at everyone with disappointment. "As the saying goes, every wrong has its perpetrator and every debt its debtor. Whoever took your chickens and ducks, go and ask them for it back. What kind of skill is it to blame others?"
If he hadn't been so disgusted by it, he wouldn't have bothered with these trivial matters.
These people, though lacking real skills, are quick to take advantage of others' misfortunes and run away faster than the rest of them.
If they hadn't treated Lai Zi badly back then, the chickens and ducks wouldn't have been harmed. Now they have the nerve to deny everything. If he hadn't reminded them, these people might have really gone and asked others for money.
In the end, if they hadn't had such wicked thoughts, they wouldn't have suffered this ordeal. If they hadn't seen the Huang family, they wouldn't have had all this trouble.
"Fifth Uncle," Huang Si's wife blushed with embarrassment, but she was still unwilling to give up, "If it weren't for someone misleading us, we wouldn't have bothered with a mere child like him. Shouldn't the clan chief be responsible?"
"What responsibility should he bear?" Uncle Huang asked, puzzled. "Did he make you believe Liao Chunhua's loose tongue? Did he let you talk nonsense and provoke scoundrels?"
"No, but..."
“No buts,” Uncle Huang said directly. “In the end, it’s your own fault for being dishonest and causing this trouble. I don’t know where you get the nerve to shift the blame onto others.”
Uncle Huang's words were straightforward and sharp, making everyone feel ashamed and wishing they could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
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