Fortunately, my younger brother's family is doing relatively well and we are able to help them out.
Wang Jinquan chimed in, "Yes, village chief, we need to think of a solution quickly."
Several other families who had been robbed also chimed in.
Zheng Xinghai held out his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.
“Now I have a plan,” he paused, “We can select a few strong young men or lads from our village to patrol every night. If there’s any noise, they can ring a gong, and then everyone can come out together to catch the thief. What do you think?”
The voices in the crowd quieted down.
It's a waste of effort, there's not a single word of help, who would do it?
What's more, I can't sleep well.
If you don't sleep well, you won't have the energy to work the next day.
Wang Jinquan was truly forced into a corner and immediately said, "Village Chief, I'm willing."
Once the thief is caught, he'll beat him to a pulp.
The other families hesitated; although they had been robbed, they weren't so poor that they couldn't afford to eat.
They won't waste their time doing this.
Nan Chunxian, who was behind him, wanted to give it a try, so he decisively raised his hand.
Zheng Xinghai nodded in satisfaction; this was exactly what young people should do.
Since his father had spoken, Zheng Wenyuan naturally had to support Zheng Xinghai.
He raised his hand.
"Great, we have three people now. Who else is willing to patrol?"
No one spoke.
Zheng Xinghai had no choice but to say, "This method wasn't my idea; it was Nanzhi's. Now let Nanzhi tell us a few words."
Cat in the crowd, Nanzhi: ...
How did I end up clicking on her?
All eyes were on her, and Nan Zhi had no choice but to go on stage.
"Ahem, since the village chief asked me to speak, I'll say a few words. The original intention of forming the patrol team was for the safety of our village. Think about it, if thieves are already stealing right up to your door, what's the point of you still being on guard?"
"Once he's stolen everything from everyone else's homes, it'll be your turn sooner or later. When you lose your things, who will you cry to?"
"Our team is here to prevent this from happening. We send people to patrol every day, and everyone takes turns. This way, we can protect everyone and maybe even catch the thieves."
"It's a highly profitable business, and besides, the village chief won't let you work for free. Fifteen coins a night is a very good deal no matter how you look at it."
The village chief didn't mention making money, but now everyone's getting impatient.
"Village chief, I'll go."
"I'll go too."
"Count me in..."
For a time, they were fighting tooth and nail over it.
"Quiet down, everyone!"
Once the crowd quieted down, Zheng Xinghai said, "There are too many people. Let's settle on Wang Jinquan, Nan Chunxian, and Zheng Wenyuan first, and then we'll choose the rest."
Zheng Xinghai selected several people who were quick and efficient.
Do you have any further objections?
No one had any objections; the village chief had made the order himself, so how could anyone object?
"Wait a minute, village chief, why did the three of them make this decision?"
The man was still somewhat unconvinced. Nan Chunxian was sixteen years old, and so was he. Why couldn't he?
Zheng Xinghai frowned. "People can go even if they don't have to pay, can you?"
The boy lowered his head; of course, he couldn't do anything that didn't cost him money.
Only a fool like Nan Chunxian would do that, but unexpectedly he got a great deal.
The patrol team's situation has been temporarily settled.
Zheng Xinghai divided the twenty men into ten teams, and sent two people to patrol every night.
Whenever a problem is discovered, a gong is sounded, and the villagers immediately grab their weapons and head over.
Thieves steal at irregular intervals, so this is currently the only method available.
Nanzhi wondered if these people would actually be able to catch the thief.
I need to go check on him tonight; Song Hanyan is busy with his private army business and isn't home.
She has plenty of time to sneak out at night.
Just then, the gate slammed shut in the middle of the yard.
The door, made of a few wooden planks, was broken, with a large hole in the middle.
Nanzhi wondered who was so bold as to kick down her door.
"You little bitch, come out here!"
Nanzhi raised an eyebrow.
Hey, it's someone I know.
Shu Zhizhen was shouting and cursing in the middle of the yard. Zhou Chang was woken up by the noise and came out wearing his clothes.
I was taking a nap, but this old woman kept nagging and complaining, it was really annoying.
"Who are you! What are you doing in that little bitch's yard?"
Zhou Chang was taken aback. "You little bitch, who is it? I'm in my apprentice's courtyard. My apprentice is Song Hanyan. If you know what's good for you, get out of here right now."
He now knows that everyone in the village is afraid of his apprentice.
As long as Song Hanyan's name is mentioned, everyone will give him some leeway.
The master of that slut's husband, Song Hanyan, is so powerful; we can't afford to offend him.
Shu Zhizhen lowered her voice, "I'm looking for Nanzhi, not you."
Zhou Chang was taken aback, then thought, "This is going to be interesting."
He got dressed, sat down, and happily started brewing tea.
Nan Zhi came out and looked at the people she brought, saying, "What are you doing now?"
Shu Zhizhen said arrogantly, "Is Qian Lanfang your mother? You arranged for her son to feed your rabbits and even paid him. Why don't you think about Chengcheng!"
Chengcheng is Nancheng, Zhao Hui's eldest son, and Shu Zhizhen's most beloved grandson.
Nan Zhi smiled slightly, "Why should I think about them? I have nothing to do with you. Chunxian and Chungu are my younger brothers. I'm just looking after them. What's wrong with that?"
At this moment, Nan Cheng walked out from behind Shu Zhizhen and said, "Aunt, we are family. Those three hundred coins should be mine. Please give them to me quickly."
Nan Cheng was spoiled by his family since he was a child, getting whatever he wanted.
Nan Zhi smiled and said, "I'm not your aunt. Although my surname is Nan, I have no relation to your family."
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