Overbearing Immortal Doctor
Chapter 37 - 37 Revised 37 Settling the Score with the Village Chief

37: Revised: Chapter 37 Settling the Score with the Village Chief 37: Revised: Chapter 37 Settling the Score with the Village Chief Facing the barrage from the crowd, Wu Youliang and his wife didn’t even have a chance to speak up, so they looked to their son to see what explanation he could come up with.

Seeing that they had already regarded him as a selfish and self-serving person, Wu Xiaoyu knew that no matter what he said, no one would believe him.

He could only compromise and said:

“How about this?

On the piece of land I contracted, I’ll leave a path for you.

If you want to go into the mountains to dig for ginseng, do as you please, okay?”

Since he had already said this much, the villagers naturally had nothing more to argue about, but there were still those with bad intentions who wanted to stir the pot.

Bald Niu Manyou, seeing that Wu Xiaoyu had calmed everyone’s anger with just a few words, was a bit stunned and then said provocatively, “Who knows, the ginseng might be growing on that piece of land you contracted?”

Hearing this, the villagers’ slightly subdued jealousy flared up again.

Why hadn’t any of them seen a single shadow of ginseng even after digging for so many days, yet Wu Xiaoyu was able to find ginseng and make so much money?

Anyway, those who came for the drama weren’t in a hurry to leave.

They wanted to see how he would respond.

Zhang Dadan saw through Niu Fuyou’s act and realized he was just a pawn in this farce, so he didn’t hold back, saying:

“Uncle Fuyou, are you feverish and speaking nonsense today?

The land I contracted at the foot of the mountain has been thoroughly dug by everyone these past few days.

If there was ginseng, wouldn’t it have been discovered long ago?”

“Are you treating everyone here as fools with that statement?

Or is someone trying to incite trouble by making you say that?”

These questions rendered Niu Manyou speechless, while most of the villagers simply watched impassively, eager for more drama.

Members of the Niu Family who knew the real story stepped in to defend him, “What are you saying, kid?

Brother Manyou was just speaking casually, and you’re making it into a big deal!”

“Exactly!

Everyone knows you found ginseng in the mountain, and now you want to contract the hillside.

Isn’t it understandable for people to think that way?

What incitement?

This isn’t something a Daxin Village person would do!”

Some cooler-headed villagers also felt that today’s matter seemed more complicated than it appeared.

Though it was strange for Wu’s son to contract the hillside for raising chickens, the idea of digging for ginseng around the mountain was somewhat far-fetched.

Could it be that they were being used as pawns?

At this time, some of the elderly Wus in the crowd took the opportunity to advise, “Alright, everyone stop quarreling!

Isn’t it fine as long as everything is straightened out?

Xiaoyu has already said he will leave a path up the mountain, so let’s all go home!”

“Go home… go home…”

People were just jealous of Wu Xiaoyu’s sudden fortune and had been agitated into coming here.

Now that everything was out in the open, standing around any longer was pointless, so they were ready to go home.

Seeing his mission unaccomplished, Niu Manyou was unwilling and immediately yelled, “Don’t be fooled by him!

His contracting of the hillside must have a hidden agenda.

Don’t leave yet, let’s get to the bottom of this!”

Damn!

He really won’t give up.

Wu Xiaoyu was almost moved by his unrelenting spirit.

He then shouted, “Everyone, wait!

Let me say a few more words…”

These people gathered in front of Wu Xiaoyu’s home were already suspected of causing trouble.

Now, just as they were about to disperse, Wu Xiaoyu was asking them to stay.

What was he up to?

Seeing the confused faces of the onlookers, Wu Xiaoyu quickly said, “There are two things I need to clarify…”

“The first thing is, for contracting the hillside, I have to pay the village nine thousand yuan a year.

This money belongs to all the villagers.

I hope everyone supervises how it’s used!”

“The second thing, everyone knows there are wolves in the mountain now.

I won’t object if you go up to dig for ginseng, but if any accidents happen, it has nothing to do with me!”

Upon hearing about the nine thousand yuan, the crowd started directing their accusations toward the village chief, since the village’s finances had always been opaque.

Now with this extra sum, it seemed more likely to benefit the chief himself!

As night fell, everyone went home with different feelings.

Wu Xiaoyu, however, informed his parents and then left again.

He was heading to the village chief Niu Mansheng’s home to give him a serious warning and make sure he knew he wasn’t a fool, advising him to stop his underhanded tricks.

Though Daxin Village was impoverished, under the county’s financial support, streetlights had been installed long ago, with monthly electricity subsidies.

Even so, only the streetlights in the village center were lit.

Who knew where the saved electricity costs went!

Standing under the glaring streetlight, Wu Xiaoyu knocked loudly on the village chief’s door, and soon, Niu Dachun’s voice came, “Who is it!

It’s late!

Can’t a person get some sleep?”

When he opened the door and saw Wu Xiaoyu’s face, his attitude instantly changed, “You… what do you want?”

“Looking for your father…” Wu Xiaoyu walked straight in and said.

The village chief, who was upstairs, vaguely heard Wu Xiaoyu’s voice and was startled.

Didn’t he send people to his home for trouble?

Why was he here?

Could it be?

“Who is it?

I am already asleep, come back tomorrow!” Niu Mansheng shouted.

But Wu Xiaoyu ignored him, pushed the door open, sat in the living room downstairs, and said to Niu Dachun, “Go upstairs and call your father down.

I want to talk about Mrs.

Liu!”

Hearing Mrs.

Liu’s name, Niu Dachun turned pale and stammered, “You… how do you know…”

Seeing his reaction, Wu Xiaoyu quickly smiled and said, “Relax!

I’m not talking about you and Mrs.

Liu!”

“I… I have nothing to do with Mrs.

Liu!” Niu Dachun hastily denied.

At this moment, Niu Mansheng, who had just put on a coat and come downstairs, heard them discussing Mrs.

Liu and immediately scolded, “Get back to sleep!”

Niu Dachun, with his tail between his legs, went upstairs, and Niu Mansheng smiled and said, “Young man, what brings you here so late?

Don’t keep grabbing your uncle’s pigtail!”

Uncle?

Forget about it!

Wu Xiaoyu cursed silently and said, “How could I?

As long as the village chief doesn’t trouble me, I won’t do anything over the line!”

Niu Mansheng hurriedly said, “Don’t worry!

Why would I want to trouble you?

Didn’t I agree immediately when you said you wanted to contract the hillside?

We’re all neighbors, your issues are my issues!”

Saying it as if he meant it, did he think I would believe his nonsense?

Wu Xiaoyu smiled and said, “That’s good!

I thought tonight’s incident was orchestrated by the village chief.

Looks like I wronged you, I apologize!”

Hearing this, Niu Mansheng knew Wu Xiaoyu was already suspicious of him, so he feigned ignorance, “Tonight’s incident?

What happened tonight?

Tell me, I’ll help you sort it out!”

Damn!

Enough with the act!

Wu Xiaoyu didn’t care to respond, just stared threateningly at him and said, “I don’t want anything like tonight to happen again, or else… well!”

His sharp gaze instantly scared Niu Mansheng, who quickly said, “Don’t worry!

As long as I remain the village chief, I won’t allow anyone to cause trouble.

Rest assured!”

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