Cheng Yue and Chen An exchanged a glance. It seemed they were right. How could they afford a house in the county town and support several people on a mere two taels of silver a month?
The village head opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say. If one is upright, one has nothing to fear. If what Zeng Youcai said wasn't true, how could Chen Ping have lost his job?
The villagers are right. Chen An's father was such a good man, how could he have given birth to such a thing?
"Don't bother me with your family's affairs anymore, and don't bother me! But if you cause any trouble that tarnishes the village's reputation, you'll all be kicked out of the village!"
Since Chen Ping was able to go home, it was obvious that his employer didn't hold it against him; otherwise, he would probably have been imprisoned long ago and wouldn't have been able to come back at all.
Although he was the village head, he didn't have the authority to punish anyone in a big way. It was good that the matter hadn't blown up. All he could do was issue another warning.
If they continue to act recklessly, they'll have to be kicked out of the village!
Chen Ping and Zhao's family were clearly panicked; being driven out of the village meant being exterminated from the clan!
Those who leave their clan are like rootless duckweed, not only will they be bullied, but they will also be ineligible for the imperial examinations. Wouldn't that ruin their family?
Chen Ping shook his head repeatedly: "Uncle Village Head, don't listen to Zeng Youcai's nonsense! I didn't steal anything!"
Not to mention the village head, even the villagers shrugged and hissed.
Chen Ping's mind raced. "I really didn't. If I were to steal, I'd be sent to the authorities. The fact that I came back safe and sound proves that I didn't steal anything!"
Anyway, apart from him and Arou, no one else knew that he owned a house in the county town.
The villagers thought about it and agreed, but they didn't know whether the theft was true or not.
The village head and the villagers didn't know, but Cheng Yue and Chen An did. However, it didn't matter whether they said it or not at this point, because the village head's attitude had already been made clear.
Furthermore, Chen Ping has already fallen to this point, and things can only get worse from now on, so there's no need for them to say anything.
The village head raised his hand. "Whether it's there or not is unimportant; I can't be bothered with this. Since you've lost your job, just live a quiet life in the village from now on and don't cause any trouble!"
"Like I said, if you all cause any trouble, you'd all get out of the village!"
It's true that Chen Ping lost his job, and it's also true that he's constantly causing trouble. As for whether he stole anything, they know the answer in their own hearts.
When the village headman said this, the villagers nodded in agreement. They didn't care whether it was true or not; they just couldn't accept it if it affected their village!
Chen Ping understood that although his employer had spared him, Manager Jiang, that heartless man, had already spread the word, and he would never be able to find a job again!
If you can't find a job, you can only stay in this village and have to be at the mercy of the village head.
Chen Ping forced a smile and promised, "Uncle Village Head, I promise I will absolutely not cause any trouble for our village! I will definitely live a good life!"
When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head!
After saying that, he glared fiercely at Zeng Youcai. It was clearly his own greed and lack of brains that led him to fall into Cheng Yue's trap, yet he came to harm him!
The village head had nothing more to say to Chen Ping. He was just good at talking. He had said what he needed to say. Whether Chen Ping listened or not was his own business. If Chen Ping had gone down a dead end, then the village head could only do what he had to do.
So he gestured to Chen An and said, "Chen An, let them go. You have things to do at home, go home and take care of them first!"
Chen An nodded and untied their ropes. If the villagers hadn't insisted on dragging him here, he wouldn't have bothered, thinking it was bad luck!
As soon as the men untied her, Zhao wanted to pounce on Zeng Youcai, but Chen Ping gave her a look and she immediately stopped.
I almost forgot the village head is still here; she'll take revenge on her grandson slowly!
Chen Gen still looked dejected, as if his family's troubles had nothing to do with him. He slowly crawled into the house; his life was ruined…
Chen Shu was indignant, but he could neither beat Zeng Youcai nor offend his father, so he could only clench his fists and run away.
He didn't want to stay in this house at all!
He lost his job because of his father, his mother was no longer his mother, and there was even another woman in his family and Chen You, who was more likable than him. He had nothing left!
Chen Ping rushed into the house, and soon the sounds of sobbing and comforting could be heard from inside.
The village head shook his head and sighed, then flicked his sleeves and turned to leave.
Cheng Yue and Chen An also left the courtyard. Seeing that there was no more excitement to see, the villagers went home.
Li Manying squeezed through the crowd, and as she walked back, she glanced back one last time, feeling an indescribable sense of joy.
Serves him right, this is karma!
Chen Ping ruined her like this because of that bitch, leaving her with no way to complain. Now that the bitch has miscarried, he's finally gotten his revenge!
Moreover, Chen Ping has lost his job. Let's see how arrogant he is, and see what that woman wants from him, and whether she will live a good life with him!
She even felt a little secretly relieved that Chen Ping had tricked her; otherwise, she would still be staying in the Chen family!
Judging by how much Chen Ping protects that little bitch, she might already be reduced to serving others, not only Zhao Shi but also that little bitch!
Since Chen Ping threatened her last time, she listened to the villagers' advice and decided to live a good life with Zhao the Sloppy.
Anyway, her two sons don't acknowledge her and curse her every time they see her. She can't go back to that home, so she might as well stay with Zhao the Sloppy. What difference does it make who she lives with!
Although Zhao the Sloppy was older than her and not very decent, at least he didn't hit or scold her, and most importantly, he didn't touch her. Life was much more comfortable than when she was in the Chen family!
Thinking of this, Li Manying raised the corners of her mouth, wiggled her hips, and walked away.
She's had enough of the Chen family's suffering; let them suffer the rest of the time!
As soon as everyone left, Zhao and Zeng Youcai started fighting again, Zhao yelling, "You'll pay for my grandson's life! You'll pay for my son's job!"
Zeng Youcai spat in Zhao's face, "You old hag! Who gave you the nerve? Give me my money back first, or I'll divorce Chen Xianghua!"
Zhao choked. Although Zeng Youcai was not as good as before, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. The eldest son had already lost his job, and Chen Xianghua could not be divorced again. If she stayed in the Zeng family, she might be able to help them out a little...
So he could only wipe his face and remain silent.
When Zeng Youcai saw that she didn't speak, he spat again and started searching through the rooms!
We'll take whatever we can get!
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