Chapter 589 Li You is causing trouble again
Rumors spread like wildfire.
Not only were ordinary people discussing the plagiarism by Xinglong Restaurant, but even the county government of Yunhe County was abuzz with discussion about it.
Chen Yongnian was the one most affected by this incident.
Although Chen Yongnian had done a decent job and made many contributions during his time in the county government, there were still quite a few people who had opinions about him.
These people knew that several officials in the county government valued Chen Yongnian, so they couldn't get to him directly. Instead, they brought up the rumors.
They spread the rumors far and wide, making sure that everyone, whether they knew or not, was aware of the matter.
As a result, whenever Chen Yongnian stepped into the county government office, he could hear people whispering behind his back.
One story tells of how he was a gigolo, while the other discusses the Xinglong Restaurant incident, suggesting that both Wan Qiqi and he have questionable character.
Of course, inciting the county officials alone would not achieve the best results; therefore, they also fanned the flames among the common people, making the plagiarism even more rampant.
Wherever Chen Yongnian went, he was the subject of much discussion.
Some of his subordinates who trusted and supported him couldn't stand the rumors.
"Boss, don't listen to the rumors outside, they're all nonsense."
"That's right! Those who spread rumors should be arrested, locked up for a few days, and given a beating. That's the only way to put an end to their arrogance!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fan kicked the people who were talking twice.
"What nonsense are you talking about? This won't solve the problem; it will only make things worse!"
The two people lowered their heads, looking somewhat unhappy after being scolded.
"Alright, if you guys really care about the boss, go patrol the streets and catch a few more thieves. That's the only way to help him!"
After Xiao Fan finished speaking, he started cursing.
Soon after, everyone who had been following Chen Yongnian left, leaving only Xiao Fan with him.
Looking at Chen Yongnian, who was deep in thought, Xiao Fan cautiously called out, "Brother Yongnian, don't listen to those rumors. Your wife would never do such a thing. You earned this position through your own abilities, and it has nothing to do with anyone else!"
Besides the rumors about Xinglong Restaurant, another rumor has surfaced that Chen Yongnian was transferred from the prison to the military after only two or three months in the interrogation room because he had someone protecting him.
Some people who already looked down on Chen Yongnian's background felt even more strongly that Chen Yongnian should not have been the head of the military corps.
Why is it that others who come in can only start as lowly laborers and runners, while he can become a manager right away?
Even if he made meritorious contributions in suppressing bandits in Lianshan, he was not the only one who made meritorious contributions. Many yamen runners in the county government had also contributed. How could Chen Yongnian, an outsider, be made the yamen runner?
Some people bring up the relationship between Wan Qiqi and Fang Luxue, as well as the relationship between Chen Yongnian and Xie Xing, and think that if he didn't have the help of the county magistrate and the county assistant, how could he be so stable in this position?
Chen Yongnian dismissed his own comments with disdain and didn't even give them much thought.
Even if he holds the position of military commander for years because of these two relationships, or even if the military has no seniority, he is equivalent to the greatest commander of the military. So what?
He is upright and honest, and he is not afraid of being investigated.
But what worried him most was the plagiarism by Xinglong Restaurant.
In his opinion, even if there were such rumors, they shouldn't have spread so quickly. In just a few days, everyone was talking about it, and the rumors were getting stronger and stronger.
He had a vague feeling that someone was pulling the strings behind the scenes, that someone was setting a trap for Xinglong Restaurant.
Putting everything else aside, Chen Yongnian believed in Wan Qiqi's character and that she wouldn't do such a thing; there was no need for it, and it was impossible.
Although he didn't know where Wan Qiqi got so many ideas from, he knew that his wife didn't need to plagiarize other people's things; it would only be others who plagiarized her things.
He needed to ask Wan Qiqi about this to find out what was going on, so he could make plans for what was to come.
Chen Yongnian turned to look at Xiao Fan and said, "I won't care about what they say. The rumors have spread so widely that your superiors will naturally handle it."
He paused for a moment after he finished speaking.
yes!
The rumors have been circulating for several days, and the county government is discussing it so much, so why haven't the three officials above taken any action?
Could it be that they were also involved in this matter, hoping to gain something from it?
Xiao Fan quickly caught up with Chen Yongnian and said, "That's true, but if these rumors continue, it will affect both you and the restaurant. Why don't you talk to Lord Xie or Lord Fang?"
Chen Yongnian glanced at him and said, "In this kind of matter, if they don't report it, the government can't intervene without their permission, unless they start fighting."
If a fight breaks out, the situation will become ugly and even difficult to manage!
Thinking of this, Chen Yongnian quickened his pace, eager to know Wan Qiqi's plan.
However, before he even left the county government office, he encountered a person he found extremely annoying.
Xiao Fan cursed under his breath and said, "Brother Yongnian, I'll help you hold off Li Guannian, and you can sneak out while you're at it."
Before he could take more than a few steps, Chen Yongnian pulled him back.
"No need. We're just out on patrol, we haven't done anything shameful, what are we afraid of him for?"
Chen Yongnian went on inspection tours partly to see Wan Qiqi.
But since he hadn't gone there yet and hadn't entered Xinglong Restaurant, it didn't count as him handling private business during his official duties.
Furthermore, his visit to Xinglong Restaurant to inquire about the rumors was also to stabilize public order in Yunhe County, so that no one would dare to say anything more.
Upon seeing Chen Yongnian, Li You curled his lips into a wicked smile and reached out to block Chen Yongnian's path.
But Chen Yongnian's next actions surprised him.
Chen Yongnian ignored Li You and, as he approached, leaped over the railing, lightly touched it, and somersaulted past Li You's obstruction.
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