Chapter 80: Reap What You Sow
Although it was just a thin coffin, Miao Wang's father was buried in the most solemn way while fleeing from famine. Perhaps this could be considered a blessing.
After the burial, Miao Wangniang and the Seven Gourd Brothers bowed again and again towards the Lu family to express their gratitude.
Ding Gui's family was in turmoil because of the fact that he gave half of the water to Miao Wang's family. Wang Dafeng kept making trouble with him when she returned home, saying that he did not keep his word and that he was not filial at all and was a spendthrift son.
Ding Gui and Zhang Xiu could no longer tolerate it, so they put on a show that night.
Taking advantage of the night and the strong wind, the family of three held a small family meeting, and the content of this meeting was guaranteed to allow the old woman to hear what they said.
Ding Gui spoke first: "Don't be soft-hearted, let's do what we say."
Ding Xiaodie nodded: "Well, I'll listen to Dad."
Zhang Xiu sighed, "We had no choice but to do this. I believe even God will understand."
Wang Dafeng, who was lying in bed and had not yet fallen asleep, heard the three of them whispering. She was worried that they were plotting against her, so she quickly got up and tiptoed to the door to listen, and then she heard such a confusing conversation.
Ding Gui was then heard saying, "This old woman is so unreasonable. We're all so old, and she doesn't even give us any respect in front of outsiders. Anyway, I've made up my mind this time. If she's still making a fuss about the water tomorrow morning, we'll find a chance to leave and leave her to the eldest and second brothers' families. I've had enough!"
Ding Xiaodie was very firm: "I agree. We can't let her continue to act so unreasonably."
Zhang Xiu shed even more tears: "Thinking back to how she treated us in the past, we're so good to her now, but she still doesn't know what's good for her. Dad, why don't we leave now?"
Ah this? ?
Wang Dafeng was horrified when she heard this. She didn't expect that the three of them thought this way. Moreover, Zhang Xiu's words were like a death warrant, which instantly scared the old woman sober.
Just think about it, if she was thrown into the homes of the eldest and second brothers, not only would she not be able to have enough to eat, but those two wolf cubs would definitely throw her away again, and they would not care about her life or death, and would not give her a chance to survive.
In order to stop the family of three from continuing the discussion, Wang Dafeng turned back to the house and deliberately coughed heavily.
She wanted to scare them in this way so that they would not leave.
Only now did Wang Dafeng think that this family of three was really good to her. Take the incident of giving water to Miao Wang's family yesterday, for example. In fact, as long as there was only half a bowl, the couple from the third family would definitely let her drink it first.
If that’s the case, why is she still making a fuss? Isn’t she just blocking her own way?
Wang Dafeng couldn't sleep well that night, but the three people from Ding Gui's family knew that the old woman had heard their little meeting, so they slept very comfortably.
Unexpectedly, someone suddenly came and knocked on Ding Gui's door in the middle of the night.
Ding Gui quickly stood up, opened the window, and looked down. He was surprised to see who was coming: "Dabao and Erbao?"
Why are these two kids not sleeping so late at night and coming to knock on his door?
Dabao put his hand in front of his mouth and made a trumpet shape and whispered, "Uncle Gui, please come down first before we talk."
At this time, Ding Xiaodie and her mother also woke up, and the whole family hurried downstairs.
"Dabao, what's wrong?"
"Uncle, aunt, today my father noticed that Miao Daxing seemed to have other plans. He was worried that he was playing tricks, so when he went to the Lu family to inquire about the burial arrangements for Miao Wang's father, he told his concerns to the Second Young Master Lu. The Second Young Master said that in order for the villagers of Aozi Village to have drinking water, the Lu family would take care of this matter. Later, Erbao and I secretly watched Miao Daxing, and sure enough, we saw him quietly go up the mountain alone not long ago."
"ah?!"
"Miao Daxing is so desperate to get the water that he doesn't even care about his life!" Ding Xiaodie analyzed truthfully. Judging from Miao Daxing's personality, he definitely wanted to occupy the pond because he thought that was the source of the water. As long as he controlled the water source, it would be like controlling everyone's lifeline, and he would have the final say.
It's a pity that Dabao and Erbao didn't know the truth. They also thought that the pond would indeed be filled with water again, and that Miao Daxing's purpose in going there was to take possession of it. At this time, the two brothers were very anxious: "My father went to follow Miao Daxing alone, and asked us to come back and call for help."
When Ding Gui heard that Lai Fu had also gone up the mountain alone, he cursed anxiously, "That won't work!"
Although the trees on Dayun Mountain are withered and yellow, there are still many towering trees. No one knows what kind of ferocious beasts may be in such an ancient forest.
Seeing that he was about to leave in a hurry, Ding Xiaodie hurriedly called out to him, "Dad, bring the machete. Brother Dabao, go get a few more people. Even if we're not going to catch Miao Daxing, they can keep you company on the way up the mountain."
Dabao agreed and hurriedly went to call people with Erbao.
Zhang Xiu turned back to the kitchen and gave the machete to Ding Gui. Ding Xiaodie looked at her father helplessly.
If they don't have water, they will feel bad. But if they do, it might just create a disaster.
Ding Gui comforted him: "Don't worry, we are many people, there is nothing to be afraid of him."
Having said that, after Ding Gui and the others left, Zhang Xiu and her daughter were still waiting in the house anxiously.
About an hour later, everyone who had gone up the mountain returned to the town. Besides the messy footsteps, there was also the sound of horse hooves.
As they returned, the town streets were lit with torches.
Ding Xiaodie and her mother hurried downstairs to see. The person riding on the horse was the second young master Lu Xingluo. At this moment, he had the unique nobility and composure of a rich young master. Behind him were several guards, and then Ding Gui and the others.
But Miao Daxing was nowhere to be seen.
What's going on?
Lu Xingluo said in a slightly childish voice, "It's a blessing for all of you that Uncle Ding Gui from Aozi Village was able to find the water source. But Miao Daxing had other plans. He sneaked up the mountain in the middle of the night while everyone was asleep, intending to steal the water. I've apprehended him."
All the villagers exclaimed in amazement.
I didn’t expect that the Second Young Master Lu was so decisive, but where is Miao Daxing, whom he caught?
Miao Daxing's family had already fallen to their knees in fear. His wife, Mao, murmured and sobbed, "Please, Master Lu, have mercy on me. My child's father... he was just confused for a moment." She then murmured, "I warned him before he left, telling him not to go, but he went anyway."
The children were already scared and crying, but she didn't care at all!
Lu Xingluo said, "Stealing has always been a taboo in Yangliu Town, let alone stealing water. Not only did he steal, but he was also selfish and disregarded the safety of others, which is tantamount to murder. Therefore, Miao Daxing has been expelled from the town. From now on, he is not allowed to set foot in Yangliu Town again."
"What?"
Upon hearing that her husband was expelled from Yangliu Town, Mao screamed, her eyes suddenly rolled up, and she fell to the ground with her head down.
(End of this chapter)
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