Siheyuan: Joined the Intelligence Department, my father is a national level

Chapter 398 Tampering

Zhang Laoliu was stunned for a moment when he heard this, then immediately shook his head to deny it.

"No, no, we have never seen such a person in our village. I have been wandering around the village these days. If there really is such a person coming to the village, I will definitely find him."

A few people ate and chatted like this, but they still couldn't get any useful information from Zhang Laoliu.

Whenever they tried to ask further questions, Zhang Laoliu always made excuses or changed the subject.

This made Li Youquan and Bai Ling feel frustrated and helpless, but at the same time it also strengthened their determination to continue exploring the truth.

From his reaction, several people became more certain that there must be an unknown secret hidden behind this.

They exchanged a meaningful look, silently confirming each other's guess.

As the food on the table gradually ran out, the atmosphere seemed to become subtle.

Li Youquan inadvertently looked out the window and saw that the originally sparse crowd had quietly gathered without him noticing.

Not only the children who had been peeping from a distance, but also several adults in the village joined the crowd, their eyes revealing a bit of curiosity and vigilance.

"I am so full! Fellow villager, can you tell me where your toilet is? I feel a little uncomfortable in my stomach."

Li Youquan spoke in a casual manner, but in fact his mind was as clear as a mirror.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Laoliu curled up a barely perceptible smile. He glanced at his two men who were still sitting steadily at the table, and then made a proposal to Li Youquan.

"Oh, our outhouse is indeed a bit far away. How about I take you there myself?"

Upon hearing this, the two men shook their heads almost at the same time. They looked embarrassed and seemed a little uncomfortable.

"We're not going. We don't want to go to the bathroom yet."

There was a hint of reluctance in their words, and a hint of dizziness in their eyes.

However, at this moment, Li Xiaoxuan suddenly stood up, her steps seemed a little staggering, as if she was drunk.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Laoliu quickly stepped forward and asked with concern.

"Comrade, are you alright? Do you need my help?"

Although he was full of concern, Zhang Laoliu was also well aware of the differences between men and women, so he just stood aside, kept a proper distance, and did not do anything that inappropriate.

But at this moment, Li Xiaoxuan's legs suddenly went soft, and she lost her balance. She sat back heavily on the bench, with her head resting directly on the table.

At the same time, Bai Ling also seemed to be unable to cope with the situation and fell on the table. This scene made everyone present feel unprecedented tension and anxiety.

Li Youquan's eyes suddenly became sharp, and he already had the answer in his mind.

"My friend, is there something wrong with your soup? Why would they do this?"

He asked in a deliberately low voice, his tone full of doubt and anger.

Zhang Laoliu burst into laughter upon hearing this, and his laughter was full of pride and sarcasm.

"Hahaha... How is that possible? I'm not running a black market! Don't worry, I only added some medicinal herbs to the soup to help you get a better rest. It's definitely not poison!"

However, as soon as he finished speaking, there was a sound of hurried footsteps outside the door.

Immediately afterwards, a group of people pushed the door open, their faces filled with the joy of victory.

"Sixth Brother! Great job! We thought we would have to wait a little longer!"

Zhang Laoliu snorted coldly, his eyes revealing unquestionable majesty.

"Humph! Why are you so anxious? Everything has to be done according to the rules! If anyone dares to break the rules, don't blame me for being rude!"

His voice was soft but full of power, making everyone present feel his determination and majesty.

Li Youquan's astonishment was beyond words. He slowly fell down, as if his support was pulled away by an invisible force. His body lightly touched the table, making a slight sound.

However, the noisy crowd around him did not seem to notice his subtle change, as their attention was being drawn to other trivial matters.

At this moment, in the depths of Li Youquan's lowered eyes, there was a strange light flashing. There was not the slightest confusion or helplessness, but instead an indescribable firmness and determination.

"Zhang Laoliu, we have a rule. If the money and property of these passers-by is less than 100 yuan, then it is the income of your hard work. But if it exceeds this amount, the excess must be handed back to the village honestly. At the end of the month, we will share it together for fun."

The village chief's voice was not loud, but it carried unquestionable authority and echoed in the simple house.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Laoliu frowned, as if he was dissatisfied with this arrangement.

"Village chief, although what you said makes sense, we should also be considerate, right? Look, tonight I stewed the big rooster that I have kept at home to entertain these people. That is the food supply for the whole family! The money for the meal must be shared out from them first, so that I can have peace of mind, right?"

There was a hint of urgency and helplessness in his words, and he was obviously distressed about his family's losses.

As soon as these words were spoken, the surrounding villagers all looked over and at the table full of leftovers.

Chicken bones scattered around proved that what Zhang Laoliu said was true; they did enjoy a rare feast tonight.

"Hey, it seems that these outsiders are really not simple. They are willing to eat chicken when they are away from home. They must be wealthy!"

Someone sighed, his tone full of desire for wealth.

"Yes, yes, yes, let me search them. I'm familiar with this job!"

A burly villager volunteered, greed gleaming in his eyes.

"Don't just focus on the clothes. Even though they are gorgeous, they still need to be sold for cash!"

Another person reminded, obviously not wanting to miss any possible benefit.

Just as everyone was talking about how to divide up this sudden "windfall", an unexpected change broke the noise.

Li Youquan didn't know when a cold gun appeared between his fingers, and the black muzzle was pointed at the villagers who were about to become thugs.

This sudden change stunned everyone and the smiles on their faces froze instantly.

They looked at each other, their eyes full of disbelief and horror.

"He... How can he be okay? Haven't we already..."

The leading villager looked at Zhang Laoliu in horror, as if looking for an answer.

Zhang Laoliu also had a bewildered look on his face. He had never seen such a strange situation before. He could only stare at Li Youquan blankly, his heart full of doubts and uneasiness.

At this moment, the air seemed to freeze, and only Li Youquan's cold and firm eyes silently told everything.