Border Cook

As the night deepened, the lights in each household gradually went out, and the whole earth was shrouded in darkness.

Liu Tugen yawned loudly.

Zhao Youcai kicked him in disgust, "Keep the noise down!"

"Boss." Liu Tugen rubbed his buttocks aggrievedly, "Are there really thieves coming tonight?"

In such cold weather, going out requires courage and perseverance.

If someone really comes, it must be because the benefits they seek are huge, big enough for people to overcome the severe cold at this time.

But this Fang Linwang’s home…

Even if we don't say that the family is penniless, at least they can be described as poor.

Would there really be a thief who would target a family like this?

I'm afraid I'm blind...

"Just keep guarding if I tell you to. Why are you talking so much?" Zhao Youcai said, "Keep your eyes open. Don't let your guard down!"

"But I'm really cold and sleepy..." Liu Tugen smiled playfully and moved closer to Zhao Youcai, "But the boss must have some good stuff here. If you can give it to us brothers..."

"Go away, go away, all you do is covet my little treasure all day long. You can't be so greedy!" Zhao Youcai was full of annoyance.

"It's because the boss has his sister-in-law to take care of him, and no one cares about us." Liu Tugen still didn't give up, "Don't be stingy, boss. Just give us some of the delicious food that your sister-in-law sent you. When you eat it, your heart will naturally warm up, and you won't be afraid of the cold weather..."

"Yes, yes." Several others echoed in a low voice.

Seeing that it was absolutely impossible not to leak any finger gaps, Zhao Youcai reached into his arms helplessly, "Other people raise brothers who are destined to die together, but I raise a bunch of starving ghosts. I really don't know what kind of sin I have committed!"

After a long rant, Zhao Youcai only took out two pieces of dried meat.

"So little?" Liu Tugen was a little disappointed.

"Eat it if you want or not!" Zhao Youcai said as he was about to put the dried meat in his hand back.

"Don't, don't, don't..."

Liu Tugen quickly took it and said, "Thank you, boss."

Then share it with other brothers.

There were two pieces of jerky, but there were six of them, so they could only tear the meat into small pieces, with each person getting two small pieces.

After getting the dried meat, several people couldn't wait to stuff it into their mouths.

The jerky has a strong flavor and is very chewy. The more you eat it, the more delicious it becomes, and the more you chew it, the better it tastes. It is perfect for grinding your teeth.

Everyone praised the taste of the dried meat in low voices, and at the same time, they kept chewing it over and over again. For a moment, they were reluctant to swallow it, and just chewed it over and over in their mouths to absorb the flavor.

But even so, the portion of the dried meat was very small, and no matter how sparingly he ate it, he still swallowed it bit by bit in the end.

Until everyone had eaten all the dried meat in their mouths, they were thinking about what to do to pass the long night so that they could make it to the next morning and hand over to the person who came to pick up Lin Wang, when they heard rustling sounds in the darkness.

The footsteps came from far away, the sound was low but rapid, and it was obvious that the person was moving very quickly and agilely.

It was this speed that caused the fabric of the clothes he was wearing to rub against each other, making a slight rustling sound.

These sounds all fell into the ears of Zhao Youcai and others, making everyone excited.

It’s finally here!
The half night spent guarding was not in vain, it was time to stretch their muscles. Everyone was eager to try, and they just wanted to swing the big knife in their hands immediately to kill these thieves who did not even spare a poor man like Fang Linwang.

Zhao Youcai signaled everyone to stay calm until the men in black who were holding steel knives and wanted to rush into Fang Linwang's yard ran up to him, then he waved his hands vigorously.

"on!"

At Zhao Youcai's command, Liu Tugen and others immediately jumped out, slashing straight at the men in black with their knives.

The men in black obviously did not expect an ambush here. After being stunned for a moment, they all raised their swords to resist.

The two groups of people immediately started fighting each other.

The six men led by Zhao Youcai were all the best in the entire team. They were quick and ruthless in their moves, and they cooperated with each other tacitly. In just a few moments, half of the men in black were injured and were at a disadvantage.

The leading black-clad man saw that the situation was not good and shouted in a low voice, "Retreat!"

Upon hearing this, the other people immediately dragged the injured person and evacuated quickly.

Seeing this, Liu Tugen ran after him.

These people are of average skill and physical strength. If he runs after them now, he will definitely be able to catch up with two of them.

After guarding for so long, I would feel like a loss if I don't get two lives.

"Come back!" Zhao Youcai shouted.

"Boss, why don't we chase them and capture them alive?" Liu Tugen was a little unwilling.

The men in black just now acted in an orderly manner, they didn't look like ordinary robbers. It seemed like they were being ordered by someone. If we catch them alive and interrogate them, we might be able to catch a big fish!

"Don't chase after a desperate enemy." Zhao Youcai said, "Our mission is to protect Fang Linwang. If the enemy intends to lure the tiger away from the mountain, won't we be fooled?"

All is fair in war, and this kind of thing is common.

Liu Tugen and others had been in the army for a long time, so they naturally understood the reason. Even though they were unwilling to do so, they no longer chased those people, but returned to the dark and continued to guard Fang Linwang's house.

After calm was restored outside, Fang Linwang, who had been standing in the house and observing the situation outside through the gap in the door frame, closed the door tightly again and put the butcher knife in his hand back to the bedside.

There are always some ungrateful bastards who just treat him as a dying old man who can be bullied at will?
Don't you think about why he can stand up straight and challenge others?
How can you live so long without any special abilities?

But this Lu Qiyan...

You're not stupid!
Not only is he not stupid, he is also willing to send a few people to guard it, which is considered thoughtful and considerate.

It seems that he will have to put a lot of effort into building the bridge over Yongfeng River this time...
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After a good night's sleep, Xia Mingyue and Lu got up early in the morning and started packing up to go back.

The kitchen prepared a light and delicious, but still light breakfast.

Cornmeal pancakes, cornmeal porridge, plus cold shredded cabbage, cold shredded radish and boiled eggs.

After breakfast, Su Yongfu harnessed the carriage and prepared to set off.

After daybreak, Zhao Youcai told Liu Tugen to continue guarding the door of Fang Linwang's house until the car to pick up Fang Linwang arrived and then come back together. He himself hurried back first and sent Xia Mingyue and Lu together.

Seeing Zhao Youcai running out of breath, Lu felt a little distressed, "Just take care of what you have to do first."

You are an old married couple, why do you still care about this? (End of this chapter)