Chapter 867: If I had known today, why bother in the beginning (Second update)
There are dozens of such ‘disasters’ every year.
In addition, the amount of money claimed is conservatively estimated to be several hundred taels.
"Where is the specific location of the quarry?" she continued.
The salesman said: "There is a place called Guaiziling on the border between Wanghai County and Huguang County. Guaiziling is strictly the boundary of Huguang County."
Yang Ruoqing asked some more details about Brother Bao and his party.
I already have a rough idea.
"I have confessed everything that should be confessed, and I have also confessed what should not be confessed. Can you two spare my life?"
The salesman asked sadly.
Yang Ruoqing and Luo Fengtang looked at each other.
Luo Fengtang, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke up.
"Even if we don't kill you, are you sure you can go back alive?" he asked.
It seems that Brother Bao and the others are not just seeking money and killing people.
It is an organized and disciplined team.
And in order to control the people under his command from leaking secrets, he also asked the team members to hide poison in their mouths.
How sinister!
Hearing Luo Fengtang's question, the salesman was obviously at a loss and fell into a deeper panic.
“I helped the tyrants commit evil, and I deserve to die. It’s just a pity that my widowed mother in my family...”
“I caused them trouble...”
Speaking of this, The salesman actually shed tears.
Seeing this, Yang Ruoqing frowned and said: "I had known today why I had to do it in the first place."
The salesman shook his head: "I was deceived by Huang Laojiu because of my livelihood."
"Huang Laojiu" Everyone calls Lao Jiu the Smiling Fox. "
"He pretended to treat me well, and even found out my home address, and sent money, food and supplies to my widowed mother."
"I broke through the evil things they did. I want to leave the quarry”
"Brother Bao built a big yard and said that he would take my mother there to enjoy the blessings. I know that he is controlling my mother in disguise so that he can drive me."
"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu Mom... , It’s an unfilial son!”
When it came to the sadness, the salesman burst into tears.
Yang Ruoqing frowned: "A man bleeds but does not shed tears. If you cry again, I will cut out your tongue!"
The salesman did not dare to cry, his shoulders were still shaking.
Yang Ruoqing thought for a moment and said to him: "If you want to get rid of the control of that group of people, why don't you take your mother away and fly away?"
The salesman looked up in shock.
“I have dreamed about it, but I have never been able to find the opportunity!”
Yang Ruoqing curled her lips: “As long as you cooperate with us, we can reunite your mother and son.”
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The peddler was temporarily detained in the woodshed in the backyard of the restaurant.
Luo Fengtang asked Yang Ruoqing: "What to do next?"
Yang Ruoqing said: "I am thinking..."
Luo Fengtang said again: "Do you believe what this salesman said? ?”
Yang Ruoqing said: “Have some doubts.”
Luo Fengtang pondered for a moment: "Those who can hide poison in their mouths and bite them to death without hesitation at critical moments should not be underestimated."
Yang Ruoqing nodded, agreeing with his words.
"Tangyazi, I want to go to Huguang County." She said suddenly.
Luo Fengtang raised his eyebrows: "You can't go to the quarry rashly..."
Yang Ruoqing shook her head: "Don't worry, I won't just trust the salesman's words and run there. That's no brainer."< br>
"Then what are you doing in Huguang County?" Luo Fengtang asked again.
Yang Ruoqing said: "Look for Zuo Junmo."
"First of all, he provided the mules, horses and cars for the transportation team. We agreed to do business together, and I have to give him He sent the dividend money.”
"Secondly, since the salesman didn't go back, there will definitely be people coming over there to investigate. I don't like to sit back and wait for death."
"I would like to ask Zuo Junmo for help to check on the quarry first. , make a decision again!”
If you know yourself and your enemy, you will never be defeated in a hundred battles. Zuo Junmo is a native of Huguang County.
He is a local squire with broad connections, so it would be a good idea to ask him to help. Hearing Yang Ruoqing's analysis, Luo Fengtang nodded.
“Okay, I’ll go with you!”
……
On the way, the two of them originally planned to go directly to Zuojiazhuang to find Zuo Junmo.
I happened to be having lunch in a restaurant in Huguang County when I met Zuo Junmo, who was also here for dinner.
"Sister Qing'er, brother Fengtang, why are you here?"
Zuo Junmo saw these two people, with a happy smile on his face.
Yang Ruoqing and Luo Fengtang were also very happy.
Yang Ruoqing said: "Brother Zuo, we are here specifically to see you. We originally planned to visit your home, but I didn't expect to meet you here. What a coincidence."
Zuo Junmo smiled heartily: "That's it. Fate."
"Come on, I've booked a private room, let's go upstairs and chat while we eat!"
Zuo Junmo greeted the two of them and went upstairs. An elegant room.
After sitting down, he first asked Luo Fengtang about some military affairs, and the two men had a pleasant conversation.
It wasn't until the waiter served the food that he stopped talking.
Soon, the food and wine were served, filling the table.
Yang Ruoqing looked over and saw, wow, it was fragrant and spicy, all of which were her favorite flavors.
Zuo Junmo, what a good man!
She swallowed hard.
But he suppressed his impulse and said to Zuo Junmo: "Brother Zuo, I came to Huguang County this time to tell you something..."
Zuo Junmo raised his hand to interrupt Yang Ruoqing's words: " It’s a big deal, but you have to fill your stomach first. Come on, use your chopsticks!”
If you heard me right, this girl’s stomach has already growled several times.
Zuo Junmo smiled and motioned for Yang Ruoqing to lift her chopsticks.
Here, Luo Fengtang also glanced at the dazzling array of dishes in front of him.
A trace of surprise flashed through my heart.
He remembered a long time ago when he went to Zuo Junmo’s house for dinner.
The dishes at the banquet were all light in taste at that time, and some even had sugar added.
Why has the flavor changed so much this time?
Looking across the way, Yang Ruoqing couldn't wait to pick up a chopstick and start eating.
Praise while eating.
But Zuo Junmo sat aside and watched with a smile.
Luo Fengtang suddenly realized.
Zhuo Zhuang originally ordered the spicy dishes on this table because he was worried about Qing'er's taste.
“Brother Fengtang, you should eat too!”
Zuo Junmo was surprised when he saw that Luo Fengtang didn't move his chopsticks and greeted him hurriedly.
Luo Fengtang came back to his senses, smiled at Zuo Junmo, and put a piece of prawn on the plate in front of him.
Slender and clean fingers peeled the shrimp shells neatly.
He dipped the peeled red shrimp meat into a little of the spicy sauce on the side, and rolled it in garlic foam again.
Finally, it was put into Yang Ruoqing's bowl.
Yang Ruoqing was enjoying her meal. She looked up at Luo Fengtang and smiled at him.
Luo Fengtang smiled gently, not hiding the doting in his eyes.
"Eat slowly, don't get stuck." He warned.
“Yeah!”
She responded vaguely.
He lowered his head and struggled with the food in the bowl.
Luo Fengtang took another piece of fish and put it on the plate. He used chopsticks to remove the thorns in the meat one by one.
Put the fish meat on the plate in front of her.
Zuo Junmo saw all this clearly.
I was secretly surprised.
Brother Fengtang is a man of few words, but he is so thoughtful and considerate of Qing'er.
(End of this chapter)