Li Cai'e's sudden revelation of two major scandals involving Qian Yuanwai and Tang Qingshan was unexpected, yet also quite reasonable.
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After all, someone who dares to target such a large chicken farm must have a very complicated background.
Whether Li Cai'e got involved in this by accident or whether they deliberately dragged her into it is still unknown.
Xu Lanzhi was undecided whether to report the matter directly to the authorities for arrest or to investigate further.
Master Qian has some influence in the government, and reporting this to the authorities so rashly might alert the enemy.
However, Tang Qingshan really gave Xu Lanzhi a hard time. This kid was always causing trouble, and it was really difficult to deal with Tang Yongnian. But this time it was no small matter, and they absolutely could not tolerate his evil any longer.
Li Cai'e cannot be handed over to the authorities for the time being, but she cannot be kept at home either, lest she inform the wealthy man Qian.
Xu Lanzhi was in a dilemma when Tang Qiqi gave her an idea: ask Cuixi to invite Li Caie to stay at his house for a few days.
Cui Xi and Li Cai'e used to have a good relationship. Although they had some unpleasantness recently, it was nothing serious. Cui Xi could take him away under the pretext of apologizing to him.
That way, no one will suspect anything, and Dashan, Li Cai'e's husband, won't be able to see anything amiss.
At this moment, Erzhuzi had already brought his men over. Xu Lanzhi told them to guard the door while she went to find Cuixi.
After hearing the reason, Cui Xi had no reason not to agree. She was the kind of person who hated evil as if it were her enemy. The reason she didn't get along with Xu Lanzhi was because she felt that Xu Lanzhi had climbed up the social ladder and was having an affair.
Li Cai'e was dragged away by Cui Xi. When others asked, Cui Xi said, "Don't mention it. I offended Cai'e a few days ago, and she's still angry with me. I'm inviting her to my house for a meal to apologize to her!"
Xu Lanzhi sent someone to Zhao Tangqingshan, and the messenger said that Tangqingshan hadn't been home recently, saying that he had found a good job in town.
Xu Lanzhi then sent someone to inquire about Tang Qingshan's whereabouts. It turned out that the guy was working as a handyman in a shop, and yesterday he was suddenly promoted to manager! That shop happened to be owned by Master Qian.
Erzhuzi was furious when he found out about this, and said he was going to give Tang Qingshan a good beating.
Xu Lanzhi said sternly, "You've been managing things for so long, how come you haven't made any progress? If you beat him up now, will that recover the losses? Can't you use your brain when you do things?"
Erzhuzi was furious: "That kid is so disloyal! He made such a big mistake, and you still give money to Uncle Yongnian every month as usual. How could he bring himself to kill so many chickens!"
Xu Lanzhi said, "Who says otherwise? Now we need to bring him back first, get the evidence so we can deal with that Qian guy!"
"You can't go alone; we need to find someone who's usually with him to go!"
Under the guise of celebrating Tang Qingshan's return, they brought him back to the village.
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Little did he expect that instead of a lavish banquet, he would be met with Xu Lanzhi's aggressive gaze.
Tang Qingshan was furious when he saw Xu Lanzhi. He said with ill intent, "What's wrong, Madam Xu? You even have to interfere with my meals!"
Xu Lanzhi said without changing her expression, "Qingshan, I forgot to tell you, this meal is on me. I asked someone else to help me because I was afraid you wouldn't come!"
Tang Qingshan sensed something was wrong, but he still tried to remain calm and said, "Madam Xu, what brings you to all this trouble?"
Xu Lanzhi asked bluntly, "Was the chicken poisoning at my chicken farm your idea or someone surnamed Qian's?"
Tang Qingshan's eyes flickered, but he stubbornly said, "Xu Lanzhi, are you kidding me? I've already gone to work in town. This has nothing to do with me!"
Seeing Tang Qingshan's nonchalant attitude, Xu Lanzhi held back from slapping him!
Xu Lanzhi stared intently at Tang Qingshan and said, "Tang Qingshan, the only reason you're still sitting here talking to me is because I haven't reported you to the authorities directly, out of respect for your father. Do you really think I can't do anything to you?"
Hearing Xu Lanzhi mention her father, Tang Qingshan was furious: "Don't try to use her to intimidate me. I don't know what kind of spell you cast on him, but because of that little thing about your plantation, he almost beat me to death! My affairs are none of his business, and neither are yours!"
Tang Qingshan, standing nearby, was agitated. Fearing that Xu Lanzhi might be hurt, she quickly stepped forward to protect her and rebuked Tang Qingshan, saying:
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"Look at the state you're in! You've made Uncle Yongnian's hair turn white with anger! You'd better confess honestly, and we'll work together to think of a solution!"
Tang Qingshan burst into laughter: "Erzhuzi, you coward, you just watched your bride marry someone else and didn't even dare to fart."
"How come you're suddenly getting the hint now, daring to stand up for her? Or have you already become her kept man?!"
"You beast!" Erzhuzi was afraid that he would reveal all his past misdeeds, so he punched Tang Qingshan, leaving him with a bruised and swollen face.
Xu Lanzhi and Tang Qiqi only partially understood what they heard, but they both grasped the main idea: it turned out that Erzhuzi had a bride before.
Even after being beaten, Tang Qingshan didn't shut up and kept talking. Erzhuzi's fists rained down on him until Tang Qingshan begged for mercy before he stopped.
Tang Qiqi had never seen Erzhuzi so ferocious before, and she was really worried that Tang Qingshan would be beaten to death by Erzhuzi.
Xu Lanzhi was also very surprised. How could the mild-mannered and dull Erzhuzi have such explosive power? It must be that the bride that Tang Qingshan mentioned had stirred up his sad memories.
Tang Qiqi also looked on with a gossipy expression. If the timing weren't wrong, she would definitely try to get Tang Qingshan to explain the whole story clearly.
Xu Lanzhi started playing the emotional card again: "Qingshan, you really went too far with the planting base. If I don't make an example of you, the subsequent work can't proceed. I've already talked to Yongnian, and we'll transfer you to another place in a while."
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Your biggest mistake was colluding with Master Tang to target my chicken farm. Li Cai'e confessed everything. The only reason I didn't report it to the authorities was out of consideration for your father's kindness to my family.
Tell me what happened now, and I might still be able to find a way to get you exonerated!
Tang Qingshan spat and said, "A real man takes responsibility for his actions. I was the one who administered the drug; it has nothing to do with anyone else!"
Xu Lanzhi hadn't expected that Tang Qingshan had been brainwashed by the man surnamed Qian and had taken all the blame upon himself. She earnestly advised him:
"Tang Qingshan, you're not a bad person at heart, you just love to cheat and be cunning. I don't believe you would dare to poison all the chickens in my chicken farm. Master Qian is no good, why are you taking the blame for him!"
Tang Qingshan, with a look of fearlessness, said, "Master Qian, I don't care whether he is a good person or not. I only know that he provided me with a job when I was at my lowest point and trusted me, making me the manager. Unlike some people who kick you away after you've served your purpose!"
In short, I bought the medicine myself, and I poisoned the chicken. Kill or torture it as you please, Western Heavenly Venerable!
Tang Yongnian, having somehow gotten wind of the situation, also rushed over, just in time to hear Tang Qingshan's outrageous words: "You beast! How could I have raised such a heartless bastard like you? If I don't beat you to death today, I'm not your father!"
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