Farmer's Favorite

The people at the foot of the mountain waited anxiously. The weather was fine during the day, and they could still feel some heat in their fine cotton clothes.

As a result, at night, there was a strong wind, which made the surrounding trees rustle. It was so cold that the people waiting at the foot of the mountain shrank their necks and pulled their clothes tight.

Some people live in a tight house, so they hurried back to get a few blankets and distributed them to others to keep them warm.

The waiting time is always the hardest.

For Xiao Yi, especially.

Everything in the past has been flashing in his mind, E'Mu is all he has, Xiao Yi dare not even think about whether he will lose him, he firmly believes that E'Mu will definitely, absolutely, always Be by his side.

The strong wind blew past, and there was another loud sound around.

Next to Xiaoyi and Lin Qi, Charcoal Cake didn't look like it used to be sloppy outside, lying there very honestly, sometimes even raised its paw to hook Xiaoyi, and hit Xiaoyi's leg with its furry head. He rubbed against him, as if to comfort him.

And this time.

It stood up abruptly, screaming wildly in the direction of the mountain.

Everyone suddenly tightened their hearts and looked towards the direction of the mountain.

Not long after, there was a rustling sound from the dark place over there.

However, the first one to come out was actually an animal with four limbs on the ground?

One of them squinted his eyes and was shocked: "It's a wolf!"

"Hurry up, hurry up, spread out, wolves are very ferocious."

"Where is the stick, quickly pick up the stick."

Just when everyone was flustered, Charcoal Cake rushed out.

Lin Qi was shocked, and then he stepped forward to stop it. Charcoal Cake is still young, even underage, if it really rushes up to fight the wolf, it has absolutely no chance of winning.However, how could he run past the charcoal cake with all four hooves.

However, after following a few steps, Lin Qi stopped.

It's because, seeing the black wolf, he unexpectedly didn't bite the charcoal cake, but before the charcoal cake got close, he dropped the hairball in his mouth on the ground, and took two steps back.

And the target of the charcoal cake that pounced on was not the black wolf, but the hairy dumpling.

He pounced on it, pulled his front paws, put the fur ball in his mouth, and frantically flicked his tail around the big wolf several times.

Even though the sky is a bit dark and it is not very clear to see, but Lin Qi can guarantee that the charcoal cake at this time is definitely not expressing hostility, but acting like a baby? !

"Brother Lin, what's wrong with the charcoal cake?" Xiao Yi ran forward, wiped away his tears and asked.

Although he was worried about Ah Mu, he didn't want Tangao or others to be in danger because of looking for Ah Mu.

Before Lin Qi could answer, several people walked out one after another from behind the big wolf.

Among them, there is Wu Tingyi, who is carrying the missing Wenzheng on his back.

The Wenzheng being carried was dishonest, shaking his feet from time to time, and twisting the hair of someone else in his hand.

It's just that when he saw so many people in front of him at once, he suddenly became a little scared, buried his head in Wu Tingyi's neck, and called out softly: "Yiyi."

As the breath sprayed on the skin, Wu Tingyi's steps were a little slow, a trace of patience flashed in his eyes, and he said softly: "Wenzheng, look, there is Xiaoyi in front."

"Xiao Yi?" Wen Zheng quickly raised his head again, saw Xiao Yi who had already run up to him, and immediately stretched out his hands, wanting to hug him.

But Wenzheng completely forgot that he was being carried on his back at this moment, and when he leaned his body like this, he almost fell directly.

Fortunately, Wu Tingyi squatted down in time and put him down.

Seeing the two sisters hugging each other, they were crying and laughing, with a trace of sourness and deep love in his heart, at the same time, he stretched out his hand and hugged the two of them in his arms.

Zhuang Xinyan and others also came out.

When they were in the mountains, they happened to meet Wu Tingyi who had found someone, and they went down the mountain together.

Accompanying him, of course, was this inexplicable big wolf.

But seeing the interaction between Big Wolf and Charcoal Cake, Zhuang Xinyan immediately figured it out.

Dare to love, this is Dahei's mysterious partner!

Dare to love, that's how the hairballs that often appear in the mouth of charcoal cakes come from!

The person has been found, and everyone is relieved a lot.

There are also many questions.

But it was too late at this time, so they went home separately, and we will talk about other things tomorrow.

Zhuang Xinyan stepped forward and held the little husband's hand. There was a little coolness in the palm of his hand, and he held it tightly, wanting to warm him up.

Wait until everyone else is gone.

Lin Qi looked at the two dogs and wolves who were still playing around, and he couldn't help asking strangely: "What's going on here?"

"This black wolf is quite spiritual, and fortunately it is there. When Wu Tingyi found Wenzheng, Wenzheng did not suffer any harm." Zhuang Xinyan explained, and he continued: "At first I didn't I understand, I understand a little bit now, I am afraid that the black wolf is the father of the charcoal cake, and Wenzheng has the aura of charcoal cake on his body, which prevents Wenzheng from falling into the wolf's mouth."

In fact, when I think about it, it's quite thrilling.

Along the way, they followed the tracks, not without seeing other beasts.

But it feels like they are all scruples, they are all hidden around, and there is no other movement.

If this wolf were replaced by another wolf, there would definitely be only one fate for Wenzheng, and that was the one they were worried about.

But now, I really don't know if I should admire Wenzheng's luck. The mountain is so big, and I am lucky to meet Shang Charcoal's father just like this.

Lin Qi was also amazed when he heard it.

Immediately, he was a little embarrassed, and he said: "Then what should we do now, take them all home?"

Charcoal cake and wolf are still playing, or charcoal cake can't stop chasing after the big wolf's tail, but the big wolf looks impatient and helpless.

It's very interesting to watch, but I'm not familiar with it, so I'm suddenly placed at home, so it's inevitable that I feel a little worried.

How could Zhuang Xinyan not know what the little husband was thinking, he said: "Nothing, just bring them to the outer door and close the inner door."

Lin Qi nodded after thinking about it.

Big Wolf is Charcoal's father at first, and then he is kind to Uncle Wenzheng, so let him let him go, I always feel a little bit unbearable.

So Zhuang Xinyan and his wife brought the big wolf back to the house.

Zhuang Xinyan twitched the corner of his mouth when the big wolf entered the door skillfully. He always felt that it was definitely not the first time that Charcoal Cake's father entered their house.

It's just that he definitely couldn't ask anything, and it was getting late, after the father and son settled down, the two of them went back to the house to rest.

After all, there is work to be done tomorrow.

The next day.

After Zhuang Xinyan washed and washed, he came to the inner door and opened it. All he saw was a half-sized dog still wagging its tail, with a ball of hair still in its mouth, and the big wolf had already There is no trace of it.

Zhuang Xinyan squatted down, stroked Shun Tan Gao's hair, and said: "Your father has recognized the family, and he will come here often in the future. Don't be sneaky and scare other people."

Charcoal shook his head, let out a big yawn, and fell asleep.

It has been battling rabbits for half a night, and now it only wants to sleep.

"Where are you going?" Lin Qi followed up at this time and asked.

Zhuang Xin stretched his hands to straighten his skirt, brushed his hair, and said, "The matter of Wenzheng is over. Although he doesn't understand the reason, he will not run up the mountain for no reason."

Lin Qi was surprised, "You mean, the reason why Uncle Wenzheng went up the mountain was misled?"

Zhuang Xin stretched his hand to shave his cheeks, and continued: "Do you know what is the most interesting thing? A rain the day before yesterday washed away all the footprints on the ground. Yesterday in the place where Wenzheng has always been, only There are only footprints of four people, guess who these four people are?"

Lin Qi rolled his eyes at him, but finally said: "Uncle Wen Zheng, Xiao Yi and Wu Tingyi."

At this point, Lin Qi took a deep breath and asked, "You mean, the fourth footprint is that person? With just one shoe print, how do we check?"

Zhuang Xinyan shook his head, "Speaking bluntly, the matter of Wenzheng has nothing to do with us. It's not so much about checking, it's more about going to see the excitement."

Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, Lin Qi stretched out his hand to pinch Zhuang Xinyan's face, and he said humbly, "The matter of Uncle Wenzheng has nothing to do with us?"

Zhuang Xinyan gritted his teeth, "Then I have to give that guy Wu Tingyi a chance to show that he is not. If he really rushes to do this, that guy will definitely hold grudges in his heart again. Bai Chang is so old and has such a small mind."

Lin Qi didn't talk to him about this, and the two came to the grass where Wen Zheng disappeared yesterday.

When they came, Wu Tingyi and Village Chief Lin were there. Similarly, Wu Tingyi was pointing at the shoe print and saying something.

In fact, it may be difficult to see anything based on a shoe print.

After all, there are so many people in the village, it is simply too difficult to find one person with just one shoe print.

But unfortunately.

This matter is easy to check.

Why?

Just because this shoe print is extremely special.

During this period of time in Xishan Village, although many people have earned a lot of money, they are all poor and frightened people. With money in hand, they either save it or make some new ones for the children at home. New clothes and shoes.

And adults, even if they are buying new ones, they will not spend a lot of money to buy the excellent ones.

Basically the soles are very common, either smooth or multiple bars.

And the one I found now has a flower print on the sole, but this flower print is different from Wenzheng's.

After a closer look, it didn't take long to know who the sole belonged to.

……

When someone came to the door, to be honest, Lin Xiaoshuang didn't think it was sudden.

Maybe it was the words of Liansheng yesterday that surprised him too much, and thinking of Wen Zheng's sudden disappearance, he always felt a little uneasy.

Now, this anxiety has become a reality.

Facing the questioning of the village chief and the strange gazes of everyone, even if Lin Xiaoshuang knew that Liansheng had mixed something into it, he would not admit it.Or rather, he dared not admit it.

No matter what Liansheng said, he belonged to him. Once he recognized it, outsiders would not push this matter to him.

Good thing...

He said: "Village chief, is it too reluctant to identify Liansheng with a shoe print?"

Village head Lin's face was a bit ugly, it was true.

With a shoe print, it is indeed a little bit reluctant.

At this time, a daughter-in-law outside shouted: "Wen Zheng said that it was Liansheng who pointed to the mountain and asked him to run to find Xiaoyi."

The expression on Lin Xiao's face did not change at all, and he even secretly looked at the handsome man in the head. He was unwilling to become enemies with this man from the bottom of his heart, but unfortunately, in the current situation, he could only protect himself.

He said very cautiously: "If someone else, even a child, came to identify Liansheng, I would believe it, but Wenzheng..."

Lin Xiaoshuang didn't finish his sentence, but everyone knew what the next words meant.

But Wenzheng...

The mind is not very clear.

Let such a person identify, even if some people believe it, some people are not convinced.

Liansheng also had a pitiful face at this time, and he continued, "I have been there, but I didn't see the two sons-in-law Wenzheng when I went."

One sentence can turn things around.

That's why he took the risk to do it.

I thought that no one was there at the time, and no one would see it.

Liansheng didn't expect them to find them by relying on their footprints, but so what?It's too ridiculous to want to admit his crimes just based on one footprint.

Thinking like this, the lowered head couldn't help showing a slight smile.

However, in the next breath, the smile on his face turned into panic.

Wu Tingyi said coldly: "Then what if he is a criminal slave?"

In an instant, Liansheng's face was pale and pale, and his eyes widened in fright, but then he hurriedly buried his head so that no one would notice, he held back his trembling voice, and said, "I don't understand what you are talking about at all." .”

"Wu Tingyi, are you telling the truth?"

Others may not understand sin slaves, but village chief Lin doesn't know.

Literally, sin is sin, and slavery is slavery.

A slave who committed a crime appeared in their village now, and there is another possibility that this person is a fugitive slave.

Village head Lin was shocked. If the yamen knew that a fugitive slave was in their village and thought they were covering it up, it would be so unfair.

But Wu Tingyi sneered, with a cold glamour, "Sin slaves all have marks on them, the village chief can let people see it if he doesn't believe it."

After hearing this, Village Chief Lin quickly pointed out the two women and asked them to bring them into the house to check the marks on their bodies.

However, none of these women could read and write, and in the end Lin Qi took the initiative to stand up and followed them into the room.

Liansheng wanted to struggle, but he couldn't shake the mother-in-law's oppression at all. He could only make people take off his clothes and see the imprint on the back.

Lin Qi frowned first, then took a serious look.

For Liansheng, I really don't know whether to say whether to admire or be shocked.

In this matter, Lin Qi prefers to be with Uncle Wenzheng. After all, he has been with Uncle Wenzheng for such a long time. Although Uncle Wenzheng is a little idiot, although what he said is not organized, it is absolutely true.

Lin Qi also believed in his quality control of Liansheng.

And now, he also felt that Lian Sheng really couldn't stay in the town.

A person who is so cruel to himself, if he really stays, he is not sure what will happen.

"Oh my God, is that a burn?"

"It's so hot, Lin Qi, can you still see it clearly?"

The two old ladies were amazed, they saw the long and narrow scar on Liansheng's back, which was extremely terrifying to look at.

Lin Qi nodded. The purpose of such a large area of ​​burns was to cover up the mark on his back, and the reason why he thought that Liansheng was harsh on him was because even though there was a burn, he did not completely cover up the mark. , I can still barely see some of it.

I'm afraid it was because it was behind, Liansheng couldn't see clearly, and burned himself with tongs many times, but still left this flaw.

If it was done by someone else, naturally no scars would be left, and the word 'sin slave' could be seen vaguely.

He said softly: "What Wu Tingyi said is not wrong."

"How is it possible?" Liansheng was shocked, and turned around to see the mark on his back, but no matter how much he turned his head, he couldn't see any.

Now that it has been confirmed, Liansheng can no longer stay in the village.

Village head Lin immediately led people to send Liansheng to the Yamen.

After sending them away, no matter what kind of situation Liansheng will be in next, they don't know, and they don't want to think about it.

……

Things were handled very easily, but on the way back, Lin Qi always felt a little uneasy.

Except for Liansheng's surprise in the room, he didn't say a word.

No argument, no quarrel, just so quiet.

But the hatred revealed in Liansheng's eyes made him feel frightened, such strong hatred was really too scary.

Zhuang Xinyan comforted him and said, "Don't think too much, do you really think that Wu Tingyi would let him go so easily when Liansheng hurt Wenzheng like this?"

Lin Qi frowned, "Then what will he do?"

A smile flashed across the corner of Zhuang Xinyan's mouth: "I'm not how he would know, but no matter what he does, at least there will never be Liansheng in our lives again, so you can rest assured as much as possible, Liansheng Sheng is no matter how ruthless a person is, for us, there is no worries at all."

Lin Qi was even more creepy when he heard it, he said hesitantly: "Wu Tingyi can't be..."

But Zhuang Xinyan shook his head: "If you really want Liansheng to be so cheap, you won't be Wu Tingyi."

Lin Qi was confused by what he heard, and he simply gave up thinking about it. He turned his head and went back, only to find that Grandma Ma who was following behind had disappeared. He asked, "Where is Grandma Ma?"

Zhuang Xinyan didn't pay attention just now, after saying a few words, the two of them planned to look back.

As a result, after only taking a few steps, Lin Mashi walked out from a corner, his face tensed, suppressing his angry expression.

Lin Qi was worried, and stepped forward to support her. He asked, "What's wrong with Grandma Ma? Nothing happened, right?"

Lin Mashi squeezed out a smile, and she said: "It's okay, what's the matter, let's go home quickly, I feel very hungry today."

"The appetizers are all ready, and I'll make them soon when I get back." Lin Qi said, "If you're really hungry, you can eat some pastries to fill your stomach first, but the old doctor said, you are a little old. Big, it’s not advisable to eat too much sweets, just eat a little first, and I’ll cook right away.”

This sound of caring made Lin Mashi's ugly face gradually fade away, and the anger in her heart also dissipated without a trace, a smile gradually appeared on her face, and she said: "Okay, I will listen to you. "

The two joined each other, and Zhuang Xinyan took a step back to protect them.

Looking from a distance, it is not a family but it is better than a family.

When she returned to the house, Lin Mashi was sitting there, and when she heard the busy sound of two people in the kitchen, she became more determined.

On the road earlier, she met Lin Wenjue, and she was so angry that she was threatened by it, and she had completely figured it out.

Some things, although it has been so many years late, it is time to do it.

When the food was served, it was inevitable that Wen Zheng was mentioned during the meal.

Madam Lin sighed: "Leaving aside the status of the criminal slave, why did Liansheng target Wenzheng? This is really puzzling."

That's right, it's just far-fetched, Liansheng and Wenzheng can't get together.

Even Zhuang Xinyan was a little unclear.

To put it more mysteriously, it is because Liansheng fell in love with Wu Tingyi, and then became jealous of Wenzheng, but Liansheng didn't look stupid, Zhuang Xinyan didn't believe that Liansheng couldn't see it, even if there was no Wenzheng, Wu Tingyi They absolutely despise him.

Either have good looks, or have outstanding features to attract admiration.

Liansheng has neither of these two points.

Therefore, Zhuang Xinyan was really puzzled.

Maybe no one in Xishan Town can figure it out.

However, Zhuang Xinyan knew everything about the inner house.

And he also guessed a little wrong. In Xishan Village, there is really one person who understands.

That is Lin Xiaoshuang.

In the same house with blue bricks and red tiles, Lin Xiaoshuang had been sitting there.

If it is said that he didn't understand at first, but after thinking about it for such a long time, he finally figured out the cause and effect, and then he was very annoyed with Liansheng.

It was out of kindness that he kept Liansheng for the sake of sympathy, but he didn't expect that he would become a pawn in Liansheng's hands before he knew it.

Fortunately, none of this has happened yet.

I was even more terrified in my heart.

After all, at that moment, Lin Xiaoshuang could not deny that he was really moved.