northernbook Chapter 279 A Den of Snakes and Rats
Chapter 279 A Den of Snakes and Rats
Li Ziran naturally agreed, and the mother and son hit it off immediately, their lips curving into wide smiles.
Sitting in the corner, drinking a bowl of clear soup with only a few pitiful vegetable leaves floating in it, which was almost reflective, Li Da's wife frowned, a hint of unease flashing in her eyes.
After the meal, Li Qiulan and her son Li Da patted their bottoms, got up, and went back to their room for a good night's sleep.
Li Da's wife was clearing away the dishes by herself when her four-year-old son came over sensibly and said, "Mom, let Chuan'er help you."
Li Da's wife rubbed her son's head, then, as if remembering something, leaned close to her son's ear and whispered a few words.
The little boy nodded. "Chuan'er understands. Chuan'er will go now."
Li Da's wife nodded, and only breathed a sigh of relief after watching her son crawl through the dog hole into the neighboring yard.
The old lady next door and her family are all good people, and they are usually nice to Chuan'er. But she is a nobody, and all she can think of is to ask Chuan'er to secretly inform them and hide the things.
Li Da was happily daydreaming about enjoying a life of luxury when he was suddenly awakened by the noise outside.
Li Da's mind raced, and he thought to himself, "It must have been the wealthy man's men who made the move."
They all rushed out to see what was going on.
Just as he expected, it was the wealthy man's men who made the move, but it wasn't Li Mian's family who attacked them, but rather several skilled men who appeared out of nowhere.
Li Da had never met Wu Qingfeng, but he felt that this man looked like someone who was not to be trifled with.
Could it be bandits who have suddenly come knocking on the door?
He hurriedly went to find his elderly mother and son to hide for a while.
However, he searched the entire yard but could not find his son.
Just then, a small figure slowly crawled out of the dog hole in the corner of the wall.
Li Dayi looked and saw that it was indeed his son, Li Chuan. He immediately went up and pulled his son out, then looked at the other side of the dog hole and asked, "What are you doing next door?"
Li Chuan was startled and knew he couldn't tell the truth, so he just said he was going to play with Li Qingyang.
Li Da was furious. "Why did you have to go find him? Do you even know how much trouble his family has gotten into? That damn debt collector, you still dare to meddle at a time like this? Are you trying to get me killed?"
With a swift movement, he slapped Li Chuan across the face, sending his small head tilting to one side. Li Chuan stumbled and fell to the ground, blood trickling from his mouth and ears.
Just then, Li's wife came out of the room and rushed over, hugging her son tightly. "Chuan'er, Chuan'er, how are you?"
Li Chuan felt his mouth was full of fishy smell, his ears were ringing and hurting, and his head was spinning, so he couldn't speak.
"Get out of here!" Li Da had always been annoyed by his son's friendship with the neighbors, and now he was even more furious. He kicked his wife, "I'm teaching my son, and you're getting in the way."
Despite the pain, Li's wife hugged her son even tighter.
Seeing this, Li Da took his anger out on his wife, "Didn't you hear me telling you to get out of here? You're the good son you raised. Don't you know how the neighbors treat our family? You've been secretly letting him associate with them. Sooner or later you'll raise a rebellious son."
While speaking, he punched and kicked his wife and son.
Hearing the commotion, Li Qiulan came out and, seeing the situation, added fuel to the fire, saying, "We don't even know if this son is yours!"
“Go out and listen, who in the village says Li Chuan looks like you?”
"Who knows, your wife might have had an illegitimate child with another man long ago. No wonder, after four years you still can't tame her, she's always looking out for someone else."
Upon hearing this, Li's wife shook her head frantically, "I didn't, Chuan'er is your child..."
Yes, Li Chuan doesn't look like Li Da. People in the village often gossip behind his back, saying that Li Chuan was born because Li Da's wife cheated on him.
Upon hearing this, Li Da became even angrier. Ignoring his wife's protests, he rained blows on his wife and children...
When Lin Chang'er arrived at Li Mian's house, Wu Qingfeng had already tied up all the servants sent by the wealthy man's family who were surrounding Li Mian's house.
Lin Chang'er felt like she had missed the boat and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Am I late?"
“You’ve come at just the right time,” Wu Qingfeng shook his head and pointed at Liu Zi with his long arm. “Liu Zi, you’ve come at the perfect moment. Tie these lackeys to the back of the carriage and take them to Master Sun’s house in a bit.”
Lin Chang'er asked doubtfully, "Are we just going to put it back like that?"
Wu Qingfeng said, "We definitely can't send him back. Li Mian is still being held at Master Sun's house. We need to bring evidence to demand his release."
Lin Chang'er exclaimed in surprise, "Brother Li Mian isn't home?"
Wu Qingfeng nodded, "After the incident, they were detained at that rich man's house. They have no idea what exactly happened. They only heard about the theft from this lackey."
Lin Chang'er frowned. Li Qingning was still young and had suffered such hardships, so it was understandable that she couldn't explain herself.
Judging from this, it seems that Li Mian's situation is more urgent than ours.
If she had known this would be the case, she and Wu Qingfeng should have divided the work. He, being an official, would have gone to Master Sun's house to demand the person.
She brought her men here to deal with the henchmen, so that she could handle both tasks at the same time.
Lin Chang'er was anxious and hurriedly said, "Then let's go over there quickly?"
Wu Qingfeng pointed behind him, "You stay here and appease the Li family. I'll take some men over there."
Having said that, he waved his hand and led his six number brothers out the door.
Lin Chang'er was left behind with the few coastal defense team members she had brought.
Lin Chang'er felt that there was nothing wrong with this arrangement, and hurriedly went to comfort Aunt Li, Li Mian's wife, Uncle Li, and Li Qingyang.
Li Qingyang was very happy to see Lin Chang'er. "Third Aunt, you really came. Did my sister find you?"
Lin Chang'er nodded, "Yes, it was your sister who found me, that's how I found out what happened to your family!"
Li Qingyang asked again, "Third Aunt, where is my sister? Did she come back with you?"
Lin Chang'er shook her head, "Sister has walked a long way and is too tired. She's resting at Aunt's house right now!"
Li Qingyang nodded, thinking that last time she went to her aunt's house by donkey cart, and it took a long time. Her sister walked there, and it must have taken a very long time. She must have been very tired.
With her aunt and third aunt at her house, the little one can rest assured that her older sister will be well taken care of.
Aunt Li and Li Mian's wife had red eyes. When they saw Lin Chang'er, their faces were full of guilt. "Miss Lin, we feel really bad for asking you to come and help us out of this predicament!"
This was the first time Grandpa Li had met Lin Chang'er, but his grandson had mentioned her many times before—this little girl who had helped him heal his leg and also provided financial assistance to his family.
Now that he has met you in person and is in this state, he can't help but shed tears. "This old man really doesn't know how to thank you, so I'll kowtow to you."
As she spoke, she used the strength of her cane to kneel down with great difficulty, and Aunt Li and Li Mian's wife followed suit.
"No, no, no," Lin Chang'er hurriedly stopped her, "Grandpa, I'm still so young, I can't accept your kneeling! I want to live a few more years and enjoy a few more good years! Get up, get up!"
Upon hearing this, Aunt Li quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes, yes, someone like Miss Lin deserves to live to be a hundred years old."
After saying that, she helped Lin Chang'er to help her old man up.
After offering them a few words of comfort, Lin Chang'er said, "Although Lord Wu has personally gone to Master Sun's place to demand the release of the people, I am still worried about you staying here. How about this, you pack your things and come stay with me for a while. Come back when this matter is resolved."
Aunt Li and Uncle Li exchanged a glance. Although they felt bad for troubling them, they knew that ignoring their arrangements would only cause more trouble and make them feel even worse.
The elderly couple nodded and went inside to tidy up.
With his mother helping him tidy up, Li Qingyang had some free time. He thought of something, told Lin Chang'er, and quietly went to the dog hole next to the Li family's house next door, wanting to tell Li Chuan.
After all, Li Chuan had specifically told him about his father's plan to steal from his house, so he definitely had to let him know before leaving.
Although Lin Chang'er disliked the Li family, she certainly wouldn't interfere with the interactions between the children.
So she sat in Li Mian's courtyard and waited. Before long, Li Qingyang came running back from the corner in a panic, "Third Aunt, please save Li Chuan! He and his mother are about to be beaten to death by his father..."