u Changsong, unable to resist any longer, started yawning discreetly.Seeing this, Xu Maoyuan put down his chess piece and suggested to him, "Why don't we two go for a stroll to refresh ourselves By th...Village Head Xu didn't have any appetite for breakfast, he just waited for his eldest son to come back and ask him what was wrong. When he saw his son enter, his face was lost in thought, and he couldn't help but frown, "What's the matter"

This is way too much, couldn't Xu Huaiyi have done something to provoke him

Xu Changsong hurriedly repeated what Xu Huaiyi had said.

Xu, the village head, was so excited his beard trembled. "Really That's great! This is like someone sending you a pillow when you're falling asleep. Did Huaiyi say where it is How much is there When can we harvest it"

Xu Changsong heard this, but instead of answering immediately, he asked with a conflicted expression, "Father, do you think it's appropriate for your son to ask Huaiyi directly about this"

It's like asking someone where they keep their money. How thick-skinned would you have to be to do that

"Mayor Xu gave him a disgusted look and snorted, 'If you asked anyone else, it would be pretty annoying, and they might not even tell you. But Huaiyi wouldn't, he would definitely tell you.'"

Xu Changsong was puzzled. "Why are you so sure"

Xu, the village head, tried to hold back but couldn't. He yelled, "You blockhead! If he doesn't want to say anything, he could just make up any excuse to fool you. What good would it do to find out those things Is he as clueless as you"

Xu Changsong suddenly realized his mistake and hurriedly apologized, "Father, please don't be angry. It was my son who was foolish..."

"You're stupid enough!" Village Chief Xu said angrily, cursing a couple more times before scolding, "What are you standing there for What did Huaiyi say Or did you not even ask"

Xu Changsong stammered, “My son asked, but Huaiyi said that place is hard to find. When it’s time to harvest, whoever wants to go can follow him into the mountains…”

Xu Cunzhang was taken aback. “Everyone can go”

Xu Changsong said uncertainly, "Huaiyi didn't say to hide anything, that means we can all go"

Village Head Xu was silent for a moment, and then couldn't help but sigh, "Huai Yi is indeed kind and righteous..."

Xu Changsong, “...”

Wasn't his own father the one who just a few days ago personally broke three people's legs Xu Youtian is still groaning in bed, Dr. Jiao has put on splints, and it will be three months before they know what condition he's in. If he doesn't recover well, he'll end up crippled. Now, who in the village would praise him for being kind and righteous That would definitely be sarcasm.

Xu Chang, not being ironic, genuinely finished his emotional expression and instructed his son, “Since Huai Yi doesn't want to eat alone, then you put the word out, let everyone share in the benefits, and don't be spinning stories behind Huai Yi’s back about him being cruel. The truly cruel people are the ones who could care less about others' lives or deaths."

"Upon seeing his son's indifference, the old man sighed and continued in a solemn tone, 'In years of abundant harvests, it's nothing special to offer others a bite to eat. Even when wealthy families contribute large amounts of grain for disaster relief, they may not necessarily be truly kind-hearted. But now, those who are willing to share even a small portion with others are undoubtedly people of great virtue.'"

Xu Changsong's heart trembled slightly.

The village head thought for a moment and then added, "Forget it, let's keep this under wraps for a few more days. Wait until Huaiyi says when the fruit will be ready to harvest, and then you can spread the word. That way, we can avoid unnecessary trouble."

"Yes, Father…"

This wait, is just seven or eight days.

When Xu Changsong was starting to wonder if he had been dumped, Xu Huaiyi finally told him that they would be able to go into the mountains tomorrow to pick walnuts, chestnuts, and dates.

Xu Changsong mumbled in response, and after the other person left, he couldn't help but complain to his father, "Why did he have to wait until now Tomorrow is already August 14th."

The predetermined date for the escape was after the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on the 16th of August. This means that people would have a maximum of two days to harvest.

"It seems like there aren't many things," Xu, the village head, pondered. "Two days should be enough time. Besides, if there was such a large patch of trees in the mountains, we would have discovered it long ago."

Xu Changsong thought about it for a moment, and he also agreed with this point of view. That's how he dispelled his doubts.

"You'd better spread the word quickly. Anyone who wants to go should head to the foot of the mountain early tomorrow morning. Time is of the essence; no waiting after the deadline."

"Yes, Father..."

Xu Chang hurried to relay the message. One could only imagine how many families would be whispering about Xu Huaiyi's name tonight because of this incident.

"What does Xu Huaiyi mean by this Is he afraid of being called too ruthless and cruel, so no one dares to associate with him He's putting on a show of generosity to improve his image"

"I don't think so. Who would be willing to spend so much food just to buy a few compliments from others These days, every bite of food is precious. Is he being kind or foolish"

"Humph, it could also be a lie. Maybe there are only two or three trees on the mountain, and they're making a big fuss about everyone going up to pick them. Could you even get any"

"Could there be something else in here"

"Who knows what he's up to!"

Then are we still going tomorrow

"Go! Why not go Can he fool the whole village into going up the mountain to have their legs broken"

"... "

" Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!

This broken leg joke is too good to pass up.

The next day, before dawn broke, people started heading towards the foot of the mountain one after another. They were all dressed in neat short jackets, carrying knapsacks and baskets, and with a knife strapped to their waists.

We bumped into each other on the way and greeted each other with laughter.

"Third Cousin, are you going too"

"Well then, let's just go take a look."

"Aren't you afraid he'll trick you"

"With so many people here, besides, this time he took the initiative to lead everyone to pick things, it's not stealing or robbing. He could even break our legs"

“......”

At the foot of the mountain, more and more people gathered. They were all men, mostly strong and middle-aged, with a few older ones as well. Xu, the village head, arrived last. He detoured to call up Xu Huaiyi.

The two of them were talking, and they didn't seem to have any reservations about each other.

The villagers who were waiting saw this and had different thoughts.

Someone muttered softly, “The village chief has a really big heart. Even after all that happened, he can still joke and laugh. He truly deserves to be the village chief…”

Someone said meaningfully, "He's still of use."

Can a capable person resort to violence over trivial matters Is Xu Youtian worthy of such behavior

Xu Jia brought quite a few people this time. Xu Maoyuan was there with his youngest son, and the two were whispering to each other, "Father, I noticed that the village head seems even closer to Huaiyi than before"

After that incident, everyone thought the two of them would drift apart.

Xu Maoyuan said in a complicated tone, "This is Huaiyi's ability..."

Xu Huai Xiao didn't know how to respond, so he changed the subject. "None of my second uncle's family came."

Upon hearing this, Xu Maoyuan was instantly enraged. "Do they even have the face to leave their homes Do they have the face to claim kinship with the righteous"

Xu Huai Xiao "uh"ed, awkwardly scratching his head. He realized this topic was a much worse choice. After all, Xu Huai Li had betrayed the family and tarnished the reputation of all the male descendants of the Xu family. When their father confronted him, Second Uncle merely scolded Xu Huai Li with little concern. This punishment was clearly superficial.

It's obvious they had no shame about Xu Huaiyi. Instead, it was the Xu family members who were ashamed. They wanted to cover their faces with their sleeves whenever they left the house. It wasn't until Fourth Uncle stepped in and had Xu Huaili beaten twenty times and forced to kneel for a day in the ancestral hall that the matter was finally dropped.

But the lost face cannot be made up for in a short time.

On the other hand, there have been whispers from the Xu family. They claim that it's the XU family who is at fault, saying they corrupted Xu Youtian and led him to become a thief, resulting in his broken leg.l that day, the team stopped to set up camp and rest. The location was about seven or eight miles from the city ahead. Out of caution, fearing potential trouble, they didn't dare get too close. Howeve...