Chapter 298 Thank you for your help
Immediately afterwards, Hu Cong told Meng Huaining about his experience in detail.
After hearing this, Meng Huaining slammed the gavel hard.
"Those people in the shipping company really don't have any respect for the law."
Meng Huaining didn't intend to ask too much about Hu Cong's affairs, because many of the evidences he had were similar and conclusive.
Hu Cong's case can be dealt with together with the evidence he collected.
Meng Huaining asked the officers to call Mo Chuhan over. It was said that the head of the shipping company was a martial arts master, and sending those officers who only knew some martial arts would probably be at a disadvantage.
Not long after, Mo Chuhan, who was patrolling outside, was asked to come back.
In front of Mo Jiuye and his wife, Meng Huaining directly ordered Mo Chuhan to lead twenty officers to rush to the shipping company and make sure to arrest the head of the shipping company.
Mo Chuhan took his men away, and all Meng Huaining had to do now was wait.
He invited Mo Jiuye and his wife, as well as Hu Cong, to go to the back hall with him to reminisce about the past. He sent someone to fetch hot water for Hu Cong to wash off the dirt on his body, and found him a set of clean clothes for him to change into.
When Hu Cong changed his clothes and returned, he seemed like a different person.
The natural demeanor of a scholar was undoubtedly revealed.
Meng Huaining asked casually, "Don't worry, Mr. Hu. Once the boat operator is apprehended, I will destroy your indenture and compensate you accordingly from the confiscated property."
Hu Cong stood up and bowed gratefully: "Thank you, sir, for taking this upon yourself."
Meng Huaining waved his hand, signaling him not to be polite.
Mo Jiuye was also concerned about Hu Cong's situation: "Brother Hu's house was burned down. Does he have a suitable place to live now?"
Hu Cong shook his head helplessly: "I don't want to go back to the fishing village. I don't want to fish. It's better to find another village and be a real farmer."
When He Zhiran heard that Hu Cong wanted to be a farmer, he had some ideas.
She heard from Mo Jiuye that Hu Cong could be called the best craftsman in Dashun, but he had always been a low-key person and had never publicized his talents after arriving in the northwest.
Such talents, let alone in ancient times, would be considered top engineers even in modern times.
She and Mo Jiuye bought so many abandoned houses and land in Xiling Village. In addition to wanting to build houses for their family to live in, they also wanted to build some small workshops.
Workshop production must have some advanced tools. Although she can buy these tools on Taobao, they will never be seen in public.
It’s different with Hu Cong around. She can provide some drawings and ask Hu Cong to help make them, so that she can use them legitimately, which completely solves her troubles.
In addition, she personally felt that Hu Cong was a man of great talent, and it was a pity that he was buried like this.
"Since Brother Hu doesn't plan to return to the fishing village, would you consider going to Xiling Village and becoming neighbors with the Mo family?
After all, we all come from the capital, so if we live closer, we can look after each other."
Mo Jiuye saw through his wife's thoughts at a glance and helped persuade her, "The villagers in Xiling Village are very simple, and there is a lot of arable land there. We are going to build a house soon. If Brother Hu doesn't mind, we can come together."
After being captured by the shipping company, Hu Cong had already become disheartened and thought his life was over.
Unexpectedly, he would be rescued by Mo Jiuye after escaping from the boat. He just mentioned his future plans, but it was just a spur-of-the-moment idea and he didn't have any detailed plans.
What's more, he has no money and no place to stay.
If what the county magistrate said was true, he would be able to get part of the compensation from the shipping company. At that time, he could indeed consider going to Xiling Village and becoming neighbors with the Mo family.
"I don't have any objection to this, but..."
While speaking, Hu Cong's eyes unconsciously glanced at Meng Huaining, hoping to confirm from him whether he could get compensation from the shipping company.
Unexpectedly, Meng Huaining didn't look at him, but stared at the tea in his hand in a daze.
Even if Hu Cong didn't say this, Mo Jiuye would be able to clearly understand his current situation.
"Don't worry, Brother Hu. I can lend you some money so you can settle down in Xiling Village."
Hu Cong had no money in his pocket, so now was not the time to act noble.
"In that case, I will not be polite to the Ninth Young Master. If I am lucky enough to receive compensation from the shipping company, I will return it immediately. If not, I have my own skills. Just give me some time and I will definitely be able to pay it back."
Mo Jiuye and He Zhiran hold the supplies of two national treasuries in their hands, so why would they care about a small amount of money?
The reason they were willing to help Hu Cong was because they were optimistic about his craftsmanship and character.
It can be said that both are indispensable.
"Brother Hu, don't think too much about it. Just settle down in Xiling Village."
Hu Cong's affairs were temporarily arranged, and the few of them started chatting casually.
After almost half an hour, He Zhiran felt a little restless. Suddenly, an official ran in in a panic, and was so anxious that he even forgot to knock on the door.
"Sir, this is bad. The leader of the shipping company knows how to use poison. Just now, when Captain Mo led us to arrest him, we couldn't even enter the yard. The first few people in front of us were poisoned."
Meng Huaining stood up upon hearing this.
"What? You said that the shipping company's boss used poison. What happened to our people?" What he cared about most now was the lives of his men.
The officer wiped the sweat from his forehead and continued to report: "The brothers walking in front have fainted, and Captain Mo is also feeling a little dizzy."
Now, it was Mo Jiuye's turn to lose his composure.
The mynah bird had barely escaped death and couldn't be hurt by thieves again.
Moreover, he and He Zhiran had the same idea that Chuanhang was just a local tyrant in Yuncheng, and most of its people were gangsters.
However, those gangsters would probably not dare to use poison against the police, even though they knew how to use poison.
After a brief analysis, they all concluded that the leader of this shipping line was extraordinary.
The situation was urgent, Mo Jiuye stood up and said to Meng Huaining: "Brother Meng, I'll go over and take a look now."
He Zhiran knew that Mo Jiuye was worried about the safety of the starling, and he didn't know how to use poison, so he would easily suffer losses if he went there rashly.
She also stood up: "Husband, take me with you."
When He Zhiran spoke, his eyes were extremely firm.
This time, Mo Jiuye refused without any hesitation.
"No, you are pregnant now, I can't let you take risks."
He Zhiran subconsciously glanced at her lower abdomen. Indeed, she couldn't be too aggressive at this time.
After thinking it over, she followed Mo Jiuye out of the county government office.
In a deserted corner, she handed Mo Jiuye an invisible gas mask.
This thing is a disposable item and is very light and thin. It is a military item stored in her medical room. She used it when she was on a mission to prevent toxic gases from being inhaled into the body.
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