Chapter 317 Such a big man, but a little courage
At the old man's words, Xu Yu and Xu Minghui started working as quickly as possible. Even Second Aunt Xu and Third Aunt Xu came in to lend a hand.
All registered persons on the farm were screened, and some people who had hidden their tracks were actually caught.
Some people were bribed to steal the Xu family's grain seeds, some were waiting for an opportunity to poison the livestock in the pen, and some wanted to steal the secret recipe of soap flowers. Each had his own purpose.
As Sang Zhixia's business grows, more and more people will be jealous of him.
Such tactics are hard to guard against, and the only option is to be more ruthless.
The number of people checked this time was not large, but it was like a rat dropping spoiling the pot, which was extremely disgusting.
The people who were found out were listed separately. Xu Yu seemed to have done his best and just deducted their wages for that month and sent them away.
But that night, these people who were driven out caused trouble.
In the middle of the night, the North City Guard received the news and the officers arrived. Seeing the group of half-dead people lying on the ground, they checked them out and said, "Were these people driven out of the farm?"
Xu Minghui nodded calmly: "Yes."
"These people were working on the farm with ulterior motives. After being discovered, they were expelled. Who would have thought that this would inspire revenge? They planned to sneak into the farm together and set it on fire. This is why they accidentally..."
Xu Minghui paused as if he wanted to say something but didn't say anything more.
The leading officer spat and said disdainfully, "What's with all these traps and snares? Who set them?"
Several honest, sweaty men on the farm stood up. The hunter in front said tremblingly, "We set the traps and snares, but we don't want to catch thieves!"
"This...this is all for keeping away wild wolves from coming down the mountain! It really has nothing to do with us!"
Luobei Village had previously experienced a tragic incident where a wild wolf entered the village and injured people. This caused panic among the people at the time, and young men and strong men from several nearby villages even spontaneously went up the mountain to search for the wolf, fearing that more people would be killed.
Who would have thought that the traps and huge animal snares set to prevent wild wolves from injuring people would become weapons that hurt people today.
The team of police officers walked around a few times and concluded that the people had fallen into an animal trap when their revenge attempt failed, so they carried away the bodies and closed the case hastily.
Xu Minghui sighed as if he had a headache, and led the panicked people to clean up the bloody mess.
There are also doubts about these people's unexpected deaths.
Some people said, "This is too strange. They just offended the Xu family, and then they all jumped into the trap together as if they had gone blind. They all died together. Were they really not killed by the Xu family?"
"The Xu family seems easy to get along with, but if you think about it carefully, it seems that no one can live a good life if they offend someone in the Xu family."
"Could it be that... the Xu family is so cruel that, besides being intolerant of those with ulterior motives, they are even unwilling to give them a chance to live?"
"Who would dare to work on the Xu family farm if they were to kill people at every turn? What if someone were to lose their life by accident?"
The person who brought up the topic spoke in a panic. Except for a few people who looked nervous, most people responded with disdain.
"You also said that he had evil intentions and wanted to be a ghost. What does it have to do with us?"
"We work diligently and honestly, and we won't have any ulterior motives. As long as we don't do anything wrong, then it won't be my turn to die!"
"That's right. He's clearly courting his own death. What does this have to do with the Xu and Sang families?"
"The officials have already investigated and closed the case, and they've said it has nothing to do with anyone else. Yet you guys are still here spouting these nasty things. Could it be that you've been bribed?"
"Anyway, my family is alive thanks to the kindness of the Sang family and the Xu family. I remember all the good things they did, but I won't listen to a single word of the bad things!"
The onlookers who heard this turned their lips and walked away, secretly wanting to stay away from those who were talking about this.
The person in the dark saw the faces of those people clearly and gave Xu Minghui a note in the evening.
Xu Minghui read the note and threw it into the fire, then said calmly, "Are you sure it has nothing to do with the people outside?"
"Definitely not. He probably just got suspicious after seeing the tragic situation at the trap. I can't see anything unusual at the moment."
"If you can't tell, keep it for now."
Xu Minghui stared at the growing embers in the fire and said, "A one-sided wind isn't necessarily a good thing. It's human nature to have all sorts of opinions."
"Keep watching. If anything goes wrong, we'll deal with it separately."
Xu Minghui brushed his sleeves and turned to leave, but suddenly paused as he thought, "Is the trap cleared?"
"Don't worry, Second Young Master, there are no traces left."
No matter who sees it, they will only think that those who fell into the animal trap and lost their lives were punished for their failed revenge. It is impossible to associate it with being thrown into a deep pit full of sharp weapons and traps.
There is absolutely no evidence to prove it.
Xu Minghui chuckled and turned around, saying, "There are many people watching over here on the farm, so be sure to keep a close eye on everything. If you see anything unusual, tell me..."
Xu Minghui's face darkened even further as he thought of something. He tightened his expression and spoke slowly, "Don't bother my brother. Come and talk to me."
"My eldest brother is busy now and has no time."
Xu Minghui finished speaking and walked away expressionlessly. The person who had re-disappeared into the shadows turned around suspiciously and asked, "Hasn't the young master been in the village recently?"
Everyone is in the village, but they don’t show up on the farm. What are they busy with?
According to the rules, subordinates are not allowed to discuss the whereabouts of their masters, but the resentment on Xu Minghui's face just now was too obvious, and it was difficult for people who saw it to resist asking.
The man affectionately called One-Eyed Uncle by Xu Mingyang and others shrank his neck and said sullenly, "Oh, the boss woke up the day before yesterday, didn't you know?"
The person asking the question nodded confidently: "I know."
No one on the farm knew that Sang Zhixia had been ill, but Aunt Xu San and Xu Wenxiu had bought several old hens that had been raised for more than two years in the village and were stewing soup and meat in different ways every day.
Some smart people in the village had come up with something, but in the past two days they collected the best things from their homes and sent them to the Xu family. How could they not know about such a lively commotion?
The man still couldn't figure it out: "But what does the Dong family's awakening have to do with the young master?"
The person he was staring at didn't want to talk anymore. He patted his shoulder and said, "No wonder the aunties in the village only want to find a wife for Lin Yun and don't want to find one for you."
"Who would be so blind as to fancy someone like you?"
"One-Eye, what do you mean by that?! Are you trying to humiliate me?!"
"Stop right there!"
The animal trap incident on the farm gradually subsided, and Sang Zhixia in the north yard was also looking at Xu Yu with a headache and sighing.
"Xu Yu, is there a possibility that I'm not made of paper?"
In the words of Mr. Hu, Sang Zhixia was just too tired in recent days and couldn't withstand the cold wind that entered his body. He would be fine if he could get enough rest.
As Sang Zhixia said, no matter how dark the night was, he slept enough and sweated a lot, but when he woke up, he no longer had a fever.
Sang Zhixia herself did not feel unwell and did not take the illness seriously.
But Xu Yu couldn't do that.
Such a grown-up, but so brave.
Sang Zhixia was fine the day before yesterday, but she is still stuck in the house today.
Xu Yu, idly turning the pages of the book he was reading, lazily said, "Who dares to say you're made of paper?"
Sang Zhixia raised her eyebrows.
"Then why do you think I have to stay indoors?"
Xu Yu answered confidently: "Because I don't want to go out, Zhizhi, you have to accompany me."
Sang Zhixia fell silent. Xu Yu put down his book, closed his eyes, frowned, and leaned into her arms, whimpering, "Zhizhi, I have a headache from the wind. Can you help me press it down a little more?"
Sang Zhixia remained unmoved.
Xu Yu kindly took her hand and placed it on his forehead skillfully: "Press it and it will stop hurting, really."
Sang Zhixia's hand slid down to the tip of Xu Yu's nose. Without warning, she grabbed it and twisted it, sneering, "You complain of a headache every day. Can't you come up with a different excuse?"
"You're so perfunctory even when you're acting like a spoiled child. You're using this nonsense that even Xu Jinxi can't fool. How can you fool me with it?"
"Xu Yu, do you think I'm three years old?"
Xu Yu didn't care even though he was exposed. He grabbed Sang Zhixia's hand, brought it to his lips and took a bite, laughing so hard that his chest shook: "Who said I was fooling around?"
"Isn't this my first time using the beauty trap and I'm not very good at it? It will be better next time."
"Do you want to have another time?"
Sang Zhixia pulled the tip of his ear, not knowing whether to laugh or cry: "Move away quickly, I don't have time to listen to your nonsense."
"I……"
"Sister-in-law?"
Xu Mingxu knocked on the door politely. After hearing Sang Zhixia's voice, he said seriously, "Grandfather asked me to tell you that if you feel better today, please go to the study. Grandfather has something to tell you."
"Grandfather is looking for me?"
Sang Zhixia pushed away Xu Yu, who was clinging to her, and adjusted the jade hairpin that was tilted in her hair. She asked in confusion, "Grandfather, why are you looking for me at this time?"
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