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Chapter 56 Losing Money
Tao Zi and the others had heard the news a long time ago, and their friends ran to watch the fun. He was the only one who was still waiting for Xi Chun to come back.

"Sister Xichun, you are back. I heard that Chen Lizhong was caught. I originally wanted to go watch the fun, but you haven't come back yet, so I didn't dare to leave." Taozi saw Xichun coming and explained. reason.

"Good job. I did see the right person. At this time, we have to be on guard against anyone coming to steal things. I'll close the doors later and let's go over there." Xichun praised him, closed the doors again, and asked Taozi also locked the door, and then the two of them went over to watch the fun.

When the two came over, they saw only Chen Lizhong kneeling in the middle, and Mrs. Chen and Mrs. Du protecting the cub on the side.

"We saw him stealing things with our own eyes, and you still want to make excuses. He just admitted that he stole things from our house. You should pay for it immediately!" The families who had been stolen stood up and pointed to the ground. Chen Lizhong just cursed.

"My Li Zhong is still a child. How can you scold him like this? He just admitted it because he was frightened by you beating him. Did any of you see him as the person who stole things that day? Back off!" Mrs. Chen looked like she was going to kill everyone. With her skinny figure, she frightened the men in the village.

"Humph, he just admitted it to himself. You old woman, what the hell are you calling me here? I think you are the one who got used to it. Please pay for it quickly, otherwise I will ask the village chief to follow the village rules today and beat him to death!"

"That is, he targeted someone who was not at home, as if he wanted to steal money. If I hadn't gone to the field and witnessed him climbing over the wall of Ma's house, I still don't know what happened. You all saw it. , when he goes out, he carries all the big and small bags on his back. Doesn’t it look like it’s the first time he steals something? He has obviously become a habit of stealing!”

"Hurry up, he has stolen all the money my family has worked hard for for a year. If you don't take it out quickly, I will go to your house and rob it!"

The crowd was so excited that even the village chief could hardly shout out to them. After everyone calmed down a little, the village chief began to explain his own solution.

"Just now Chen Lizhong has personally admitted that he stole things, and this is not groundless. I only learned after visiting the town that he suddenly had money yesterday, and he also went to a pawn shop and pawned a lot. If there is evidence, please stop saying such nonsense.

Now there are two points that I have discussed with the elders in the village. You all listen: First, I have written down how many things Chen Lizhong stole. Your family needs to repay him in full according to the amount he stole, and you should not If you say you have no money, everyone knows that your family still has land.

Secondly, our village can no longer tolerate people like you who steal from neighbors. After paying back the money, leave us immediately. You are not allowed to stay in the village anymore, and you are not allowed to cause trouble in the village in the future. Otherwise, you will be beaten to death. He deserves the fate he deserves.

I don’t want to see an official about this matter. We have lived in the same village for so many years. You can decide what to do on your own. "

"Village chief, if you drive Li Zhong out, where can he go in the future? Just consider that he grew up in the village and spare him because he is still young." After hearing this, Mrs. Du didn't hesitate. He didn't dare to continue to quibble anymore, so he had to pray to the village chief to forgive his son's behavior.

"If he is kicked out now, I'm afraid he won't survive. Village chief, please forgive him because this is his first time making a mistake." Boss Chen also knew the consequences of being kicked out, so he hurriedly plead.

"Humph, now you know you are afraid? What did I say before? This gambler has to harm his family. Now not only your family has been harmed, but also our village has suffered. Tell me, who dares to follow me? Are your houses next to each other?" The village chief looked at them and sneered.

"Village chief, we were wrong, Lizhong, hurry up and apologize to the villagers, or you will be kicked out." Boss Chen pulled Chen Lizhong, and at this time he knew he was scared.

"Village Chief, I was wrong. I will never dare to do anything again. I will not steal or gamble. Please let me go." Chen Lizhong kowtowed to everyone.

"If you don't want to be kicked out, that's fine, but you have to pay back the money of the villagers first, then change your ways, stop stealing, gambling, and start a new life. Then the villagers can still think of it as the face of the fellow villagers. Let me let you off once." "Yes, if you don't want to lose money, then I will agree with the village chief and drive out your whole family, and don't just drive out Chen Lizhong."

"That's right, that's right, pay the money quickly!"

"Okay, okay, whatever the difference is, we will pay for it." Boss Chen didn't dare to shirk anymore, as they would all be kicked out later.

In the end, Mrs. Chen took out the money to compensate at the request of her son and grandson. Mrs. Ma was very dissatisfied and immediately broke up the family. Now that Mrs. Chen and her family were in a loss, they had no choice but to agree to the separation.

Xichun watched the excitement, and couldn't help but sigh when talking to Aunt Zhang. The old Chen's house was really a mud wall, and it fell down as soon as he pushed it. Old Mrs. Chen didn't get the understanding of her younger son, so she could only follow her eldest son. Live at home.

Seeing that the crisis was over, the villagers finally picked up the New Year atmosphere. It was not until the sixth day of the Lunar New Year that Xichun and the others returned to the county town.

The spring cold was severe, and several people were bundled up in cotton-padded clothes. This late spring cold was really comparable to the coldest days, and even a young man like Tao Zi couldn't bear it.

The business reopened, and diners who hadn't tasted this flavor for a long time came to have a meal when they heard that the stall had opened.

"I heard that this year's lantern festival is quite lively. All the country gentlemen in the city have contributed money to make it more lively. There won't be many people going out to play that night." Xichun heard what the diners were discussing, The ears are receiving information.

"Yes, I heard about it too. On that day, I must take the whole family out to play. I heard that there is also some lantern riddles. If you win, you can get a lantern."

"Brother Fu, which beauty are you going to invite to the Lantern Festival?" Fu Changfeng also brought his classmates from the academy over for dinner. When they heard this, everyone started joking with each other.

"What kind of beauty can I have? I'm just keeping you company and guessing a few more lantern riddles." Fu Changfeng also said with a smile, but his eyes always looked in the direction of Xichun intentionally or unintentionally.

At this time, Xichun was concentrating on frying things. There were a lot of guests today, and he had just rested for a while and got busy again.

"I see, some people have long since stopped drinking, hahaha." Zhao Yuping looked in his direction and said such meaningful words.

"Oh, Brother Zhao, how do you say this?" Others also followed suit.

"Go, go, you are still scholars, don't you know how to look at anything inappropriate? Such delicious food can't stop your mouths." Fu Changfeng came to his senses and let them continue eating.

(End of this chapter)