Lian Hai was dumbfounded: This...
That grandson Lin Yuanzhi spoke so eloquently, making it sound like a grand spectacle. Was it all a setup?
Lian Hai, as if struck by lightning, looked so pitifully deceived that it was actually quite amusing. While Liu Shouren couldn’t help but laugh, he also couldn’t resist clarifying for him: "Haha, Lin Yuanzhi didn’t totally fool you. He just..."
"He just told three parts of the truth and kept seven parts hidden, concealing everything that benefited him. He exaggerated the consequences if Saozi wasn’t proactive and diligent in leading our entire village to raise chickens and contribute to socialist construction. He used the glory of becoming a role model to coax you into helping him, while also scaring you with grandiose titles, making you too afraid to resist," Ning Jianshe sneered, casting a look of complete contempt at his foolish brother-in-law.
Being so easy to fool, it’s really worrying about his intelligence.
Gods bless, if the nephew must take after his uncle, please don’t let their second son be as silly as this one here.
"Then what should we do? That Lin, despite everything, is still the legitimate captain of Linjia Village’s production team. If he acts like a rogue, we can hardly defend ourselves! For instance, if he reports this matter under the name of our Liu Family Village Committee, we might have to cooperate to protect Brother Liu. After all, if one is harmed, all suffer, and Brother Liu is also the captain of Liu Family Village’s production team!" Su Hongying frowned, speaking with deep concern.
"Pfft, that Lin Yuanzhi is just someone who climbs up by hanging onto women’s coattails. A spineless creature who would love nothing more than to grovel before those who appear dignified. Does he even have the brains and courage for something ?" Liu Shouyi scoffed, feeling his wife was worrying unnecessarily.
"Don’t say that, anyone who could sell himself for a better life could also be vicious. You can doubt his intelligence, but never underestimate his ruthlessness." And with that ticking time bomb Dai Honghua there, if there’s even a chance to crush him completely, the opponent definitely wouldn’t let it slide easily.
To be honest, the knowledge was copied to start with; Shuzhen really doesn’t mind if everyone follows the example.
Plus, if ecological farming really gets promoted, it would definitely be a huge boon to the country and the people.
Shuzhen is not only unopposed but also highly supportive.
What bothers her is Lin Yuanzhi’s scheming to monopolize the benefits without taking any responsibility. If there’s credit, it’s Captain Lin’s excellent leadership; if there’s blame, it’s her being over-ambitious as a female member...
His sordid mind is truly speechless.
His disgusting mindset ruined everyone’s appetite, leaving much of the carefully prepared dishes by Lianshan untouched. The expected warm and joyful small full moon wine for Little Lian’en ended up with an unspeakable heaviness.
For this, Lianshan, who isn’t the biological father but has a soft spot for kids, was in a very unpleasant mood. Even when secretly delivering extra food to Wu Liguo and the others on the mountain, he still had a somber look.
"Hey, didn’t you recently have a son? Every time we see you, you’re grinning from ear to ear. How come you’re so down today? Come on, if there’s something bothering you, share it so we can have a laugh!" Wu Liguo said, chopsticks in one hand and a bowl in the other, looking at Lianshan with interest, as if ready to spice up his meal with Lianshan’s sorrows.
"Get out of here, old man, can’t you say anything better?" Old Yang pushed Wu Liguo beside him, turning to Lianshan with full concern, "What’s wrong, nephew? If there’s something troubling you, just tell us old folks. Even though we’re stuck in the cowshed with limited ways to help, two heads are better than one. Maybe if we put our heads together, we’ll come up with something good."
"That’s right, three cobblers with their wits combined equal one Zhuge Liang, let alone we have five here!"
"Exactly!" Wu Hao, Wei Lai, and Dong Shu chimed in, full of encouragement.
Old Wu considered himself an uncle to the Liu family’s three siblings, naturally treating Lianshan as a nephew-in-law with extra familiarity. In Old Yang and Dong Shu’s minds, Lianshan and his wife were absolute benefactors, and given they were now down on their luck, they were keenly eager to repay the kindness if given the chance.
With the opportunity to advise Lianshan, they were particularly enthusiastic.
Two heads are better than one, right?
Indeed, before being demoted, they were either scholars or officials, certainly more astute than an ordinary guy like him when it came to knowledge, strategy, and insight. Worst case, even if they couldn’t think of a solution, confidentiality was guaranteed.
Yes, they were good people to discuss with!
Realizing this, Lianshan didn’t hold back and explained the situation as it was.
"Hell, do they really think my Wu Liguo is down and out? Some piddly little captain dares to bully my niece ?" Once an uncle, always an uncle. Though there’s no blood relation, the deep camaraderie formed through countless life-saving experiences with Brother Liu surpassed any blood relationship. His nephews and nieces were his own!
Yes, that’s right, no problem!
Having received much care from his nephews and nieces, he naturally positioned himself as their true uncle.
Upon hearing that bastard captain planning to bully his niece and steal her labor for his benefit, how could Wu Liguo not be furious?
Do they think he can’t be a pillar for his nephews and nieces now because he holds no official position?
Haha, the old man shall show you what it means for a broken ship to still have three pounds of nails!
While the others were still outraged by Lin Yuanzhi’s shamelessness, the hot-tempered Wu Liguo pulled Lianshan aside, giving him careful instructions and then scribbling a note with the pen and paper used for writing repentance letters.
Everyone then watched as Lianshan grinned like he’d stolen a treat, tucking the note into a special inner pocket that Shuzhen had sewn inside his coat.
The cautious manner piqued the curiosity of those watching.
Yet honest Lianshan kept them in suspense, only saying to wait and see how that brat Lin Yuanzhi would end up screwing himself over. But as for how, Lianshan refused to divulge a word. Persisting with questions only saw him invoke the excuse of needing to get home to put the child to bed, a clever phrase he used to slip away. Meanwhile, the other involved party who knew the details remained. But who dared to challenge Old Wu, a battle-hardened warrior? Even if not afraid of his icy stare, certainly they wouldn’t test his iron fist!