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Chapter 440: My brother is handsome, please have a clear conscience
After Xu Ning explained the situation in brief words, Yang Yusheng raised his hand, frowned, took a puff of cigarette, and said, "A man cannot become rich without unexpected wealth, and a horse cannot grow fat without night grass. When luck comes, heaven and earth will work together, but when luck is gone, heroes cannot be free..."

Xu Ning understood why Yang Yusheng suddenly recited the poem. He wanted to ask Xu Ning why he told him this. It would be much better for him to put the money in his pocket without anyone knowing.

But if he secretly put the money in his pocket, he would not be called Xu Ning. It's not that he has never seen money before, but what can he buy with just 28 yuan? At most, he can build five houses and buy a new Dongfanghong- tractor. The remaining money may be enough to open a workshop.

Money was scarce these days, and 10 yuan could buy a lot of things, unlike in later times when 10 yuan was not enough to buy a cup of milk tea.

Yang Yusheng threw away his cigarette butt and stomped it out, saying, "This is not a complicated matter. There are two choices, but I think you want to choose the second one. If you want to choose the first one, you should have explained it to Lao Wan yesterday."

"That's right. It was just me and Li Quan at the time. I didn't tell my eldest brother when we were walking back. He's too straightforward and can't hide the truth on his face."

Yang Yusheng nodded: "It's not right not to tell him. The temptation of this money is too great. So what do you want to do?"

"I'm not sure, so I'm asking you."

Yang Yusheng patted him on the back and said, "After dinner, drive your jeep out to look for him, and then we can discuss what to do when we get to Qing'an. Don't you have any other plans in mind?"

"I think that what we should do is to have a clear conscience. Now that Li Quan is dead, I have to get rid of the bad luck after taking his money. Otherwise, I will not feel good about spending the money."

Yang Yusheng dragged him into the house and said, "You can't go to Jilin Province now. You have to wait for more than half a year to pass and wait until the case is completely closed before you can take any action. You should put the money in your pocket first. Only the two of us know about it. You can't tell anyone else. Do you understand?"

Hearing Yang Yusheng's sincere admonition, Xu Ning responded, "Understood!"

Yang Yusheng rubbed his eyebrows, tilted his head and stared into Xu Ning's eyes, and asked: "When the field is open, do you know what to do?"

Xu Ning was stunned for a moment, then he seemed to have figured it out, and said with a smile: "Once the market is open, we will work for half a year, and then find an opportunity to give them a few points in the form of dividends, and then I will keep this matter to myself."

Yang Yusheng stared at him with a teachable expression and said, "I will pretend that I didn't hear anything about this matter. If this happens again in the future, you should figure out what to do yourself."

"Okay, Uncle San, have my two idiots been approved yet?"

The two walked to the door, and Yang Yusheng said, "We just had a meeting yesterday, and your uncle Sun was thinking of signing in the afternoon, but he didn't expect something to happen to you."

Sun Jishan stood at the door of the west room and said with a smile: "Erning, don't worry, I'll sign it tomorrow! I'll approve 30 more chain saws for your two factories."

"Oh, thank you so much, sir!"

"Why are you being polite? I'm going to Qing'an with you guys later. If anyone tries to make gestures to me, you'd better stop them."

Xu Ning laughed and said, "Hahaha, no way! Besides, everyone in the forest farm knows that you personally approved a lot of equipment for Qing'an, and their impression of you has improved."

"It won't get any better than that. As long as you don't insult me ​​when we meet, I'll be satisfied."

"..."

This morning, Fang's mother and Third Aunt specially made dumplings. The tofu shop sent soybean milk, fried dough sticks, and tofu pudding. Third Aunt also steamed three pots of egg cakes and boiled more than ten tea eggs. After everyone was seated, Fang's mother smiled and peeled a tea egg for Xu Ning, saying, "This egg should be given to Yingxiong first. Come, Erning."

Xu Ning stood up with the bowl in his hand and took it, saying with a smile: "Second Mother, what kind of hero am I? At most, I am better than a bear."

"Don't be so mean to yourself. In Second Mother's heart, you are a hero. Come on and eat."

Sun Jiwei said, "You had a fever yesterday and didn't stay at home. Your second mother and I talked to Lei Zi and we decided to have a meeting at the beginning of next month to set a date for the wedding."

"Ah, I heard about this as soon as I woke up. I heard that you and my second mother were going to buy a motorcycle for Shitou?"

"Yes! We must give something to the newlyweds. What do I mean? Lei Zi has houses in Wanye and Qing'an, but I will renovate the house in Qing'an for him. Lei Zi can earn money to renovate the old house in Wanye, so that he can have a goal to strive for! Your second mother and I will take care of all the furniture and appliances. You are his brother, so your words must be effective. What do you think?"

Xu Ning clapped his hands and said, "Oh my god, what's up? Second uncle is so generous! Um, stone?! Hurry up and give Second uncle a bowl of... soy milk. Such a good father-in-law is hard to find even with a lantern!"

Guan Lei stood up quickly, holding the warm soy milk and said, "Second uncle and second aunt, I will use soy milk to toast you a bowl instead of wine."

Before Sun Jiwei and Fang's mother could react, Guan Lei raised his head and drank the entire bowl of soy milk. When he put the bowl down and wiped the foam from the corners of his mouth, Fang's mother clapped her hands and said happily, "Oh my god! Good! Leizi really has a huge appetite!"

Everyone in the West Room burst into laughter: "Hahaha..."

Yang Yusheng laughed and said, "Erning is such a bullshitter, why don't you let Leizi kowtow to his second mother and second uncle."

Xu Ning understood and turned around and said, "Stone! Hit it quickly..."

As soon as Guan Lei squatted down, Sun Jiwei and Fang's mother rushed forward to support him, "Come on, stop it. What are you doing now? I haven't even prepared a red envelope."

"Leizi, it's a bit early now. Wait until you and Lianfang get married."

Sun Lianfang sat on the stool and smiled cheerfully, "Why are you in such a hurry? Can't you wait another half a year?"

Guan Lei said: "Since you have spoken, I will wait another half a year."

Fang's mother looked at the two of them with a smile. Through what happened yesterday, the relationship between the two sides quickly became closer. Neither of them considered themselves outsiders anymore, so their conversation became more casual. They were very comfortable with each other and there was no tension at all like when they first met.

At the table, everyone was chatting about Guan Lei and Sun Lianfang, and reminding Sun Lianjun to be open and honest when going on a blind date.

Xu Ning had a good appetite. He ate a plate of dumplings, two fried dough sticks, a bowl of soy milk and a bowl of tofu pudding. Fang's mother also peeled two tea eggs for him and ate half a bowl of egg cake.

He put down his chopsticks and asked, "Uncle San, where are your jeep keys?"

Yang Yusheng asked: "It's in your brother's pocket. What are you going to do? Are you going to drive when we get back?"

Xu Ning shook his head and said, "No, I'm thinking of going to Dalingtun."

Sun Jiye was stunned: "Why go to Dalingtun?"

"Isn't that captain injured? I thought I'd buy some things and go take a look. After all, his injury has something to do with us."

Sun Jiye smiled and said, "Oh, you don't have to go! I can go over there. Your fever has just subsided, what are you doing?"

"You go, you go. I go, I go. The meanings are different."

Li Fuqiang finished eating the tofu pudding and said, "Brother, I'll go with you."

"I'll go too!" said Wang Hu.

Xu Ning waved his hand: "No, you all stay at home. I'm going out for a walk. When I come back, we'll go home."

"Do you have money in your pocket?" Xu Long stood up and took out the key and asked.

"Why, you want to give me some?"

Xu Long rubbed his face and said, "I'm just asking."

Xu Ning took the key and said with a smile: "I know how many tickets you have in your pocket. I'll let my sister-in-law confiscate them when we get home!"

"Get lost! I saved up some money with great difficulty, but you and dad took it all away. Why do you think I am the only one who is bullied?" Sun Jiwei said with a smile: "Da Long's family is also the kind that is bullied? Then you and Sheng can talk together."

Xu Long turned around and sat down, and asked, "Does Shengjia's family often get bit by bears?"

"Not really. During the Chinese New Year, Sheng and his wife saved some money, but they were all taken away by their two younger brothers and Lianfang..."

"..."

The conversation turned to family matters. Seeing this, Xu Ning quietly left the west room. He put the 56 on the passenger seat and drove towards Dalingtun.

After he left, Sun Jishan in the west room moved his eyes away from the window, looked at Yang Yusheng and said, "Erning is a very kind child. He even knows to check on his comrades in arms who have suffered the same hardships as him."

Sun Jiye smiled and said, "Not really. Erning did a great job in this matter and it made me feel good. I am flattered."

In fact, except for Sun Lianjun, Xu and Lianfang who have never been in society and have experienced anything, everyone else present has tasted something.

It is certain that Xu Ning went out alone not only to visit the captain of Dalingtun, he must have other things to do, but he couldn't say anything about it. Li Fuqiang, Wang Hu, Guan Lei and Xu Ning are brothers. Li Fuqiang said: My old brother just needs to give me a look and I will know which way to lean.

So after receiving the signal from Xu Ning, the three of them did not insist. Sun Jishan, Sun Jiwei and others were all veterans, so they had no intention of digging into the matter.

Xu Ning drove a jeep to the store in Dahe Village. The store had three rooms, one for selling grain, oil and seasonings, one for selling snacks and alcohol, and the remaining one was reserved for mahjong friends. After entering the room, he bought a barrel of soybean oil, a ten-jin bottle of Sanliang wine, two canned food, and a pack of Yingchun cigarettes.

The shop owner looked at the car parked outside and said, "Brother, are you Xiao Xupao?"

Xu Ning was startled and said, "Ah, it's a nickname given by someone else."

"This is not a nickname. I heard about it yesterday. Did you get killed by the wanted gangster in the province? Oh my god, you are such a badass! Brother, I don't mean anything else. Just for your skills, I have to give you a discount."

Xu Ning smiled and said, "Thank you very much."

"Don't be polite, just give me some capital. My uncle helped me open this shop, and he helped my family a lot. My name is Lian Yu, my father is Sun Jishi, and we are all family."

Sun Jishi was the elder brother who asked Sun Jishan to preside over the division of the family property. There were four children in his family, and Sun Lianyu was the third oldest. He sold goods in the store every now and then, and stayed up late every night to play Pai Gow and Mahjong. He followed Xu Ning's old path and was the third money-grubber in Dahe Village. However, he did not care about the money, as his father had kept all the money because the business of the store was jointly run by the three brothers.

At this time, his wife took Yingchun over, leaned her head against Xu Ning, and whispered, "Brother, you are quite handsome! Do you have a girlfriend?"

"Don't be ridiculous, this is our guest!"

"Oh, my god, why is he so handsome? Are you going to give him a gift?"

Xu Ning said with a smile: "How much does it cost to visit the elders?"

"Eighteen dollars and sixty cents."

Xu Ning took out the money and handed it over. Sun Lianyu helped him carry all the things into the car. He saw the Type 56 semi-automatic rifle on the passenger seat and said with a smile: "Brother, you killed the gangster with this gun, right? You are such a tough guy!"

"What a jerk! I almost got stuck in the mountains. It was pretty thrilling."

"...Okay, come over when you have time."

"Row!"

Xu Ning waved his hand, got into the car, and then drove towards Dalingtun.

He didn't take Sun Lianyu's familiarity to heart. After all, most people here were very outgoing and talkative, or in other words, very familiar with people.

After arriving at Dalingtun, the jeep stopped in front of the captain's house. An old woman in the house shouted. The captain stood up and looked out the window. When he saw it was Xu Ning, he quickly put on his shoes and went out to greet him.

"Oh my god! Xiao Xu, come in quickly!"

Xu Ning took the things out of the car and said, "I won't go into the house. How's the wound on your face?"

"It's nothing serious, just a thorn. It will heal in two days. Come inside for a while."

"It's really important. We have to go back today. I thought I'd come over to see you in the morning, as a token of my appreciation."

The captain was stunned for a moment and said, "Hey, Xiao Xu, I didn't expect you to come to see me. This guy makes me feel so warm! Why did you bring me these old things..."

"You are injured, so get some medical treatment."

The captain grinned and said, "What are you doing? Come inside! You need to drink some water anyway."

"No, we have to go back later. It will take some time to drive back to Dahe Village. You can continue."

The captain said, "Okay, I won't be polite with you. If you need anything, just give me a call at Dalingtun and I'll do it for you!"

"Okay, I'll go back first then."

"Hey, slow down, bro!"

Xu Ning opened the car door, turned around and waved. The captain raised his chin with a smile on his face. After Xu Ning drove away, the old lady with a limp leg and missing arm walked out of the house and said with a smile: "Whose child is this? Why is he so particular?"

"He is Xu Ning, the man who killed two bandits in the mountains."

"Oh my god, it turns out to be this kid! Not only is he capable, but he's also quite humane."

The captain carried the things into the house and said, "That is indeed humane, much better than those dog baskets in our village."

"Stop complaining. The poor have their own reasons, and the rich have their own words..."

"..."

Xu Ning drove out of Dalingtun and headed north along the dirt road by the river. When he arrived at the place where Li Quan had abandoned his motorcycle yesterday, he stepped on the accelerator and drove forward for more than ten miles. When he was more than thirty meters away, he saw the large bluestone standing at the foot of Guibozi Mountain.

He drove the jeep forward for about sixty or seventy meters, then walked back along the dirt road carrying the 56. After seeing the large bluestone, he glanced north and south of the dirt road, then stepped into the woods and walked east for more than two hundred meters. A lime tree with its bark stripped came into view.

Xu Ning did not walk rashly to the roots of the tree. From his perspective, if he were Li Quan, he would definitely not want others to find out about this windfall, so he walked around the lime tree and really found something strange.

There was a thin wire on the side of the linden tree, connected to the roots. Xu Ning stood there and muttered, "It can't be a grenade, right?"

He removed the 56-and-a-half-inch triangular thorn, slowly walked forward two steps, then squatted down and carefully pushed aside the layer of rotten leaves on top of the loose soil, revealing the pine needle soil, which he pulled apart bit by bit.

At this moment, Xu Ning's heart was beating hard and he was very nervous, but fortune and wealth are achieved through risk, and this was the only thing that mattered at the end, so he definitely could not give up easily.

Five or six minutes later, after Xu Ning dug up the pine needles and soil, an iron box appeared.

(End of this chapter)