At the beginning of the famine, I became famous all over the world with my useless system

Lin Bufan's unspoken words were interrupted by Lin Qing's reaction. After taking a breath, he gathered his strength and said angrily:

"Gu Dahuai, I know my sister's pregnancy exempted you from paying a lot of compensation, but that's no reason for you to push your luck! I don't want to waste any more words with you either. If you know what's good for you, just do what I ask!"

Gu Dahuai ignored his words and stared at Lin Qing with his eyes as big as green beans, with a glint of calculation in his eyes.

"Hey, that's not what I meant. My sister-in-law and I were even yesterday, and she also promised in front of everyone that Brother Bufan would come back today to pay back the pension. Why is it that I have to do this?"

Gu Dahuai snorted coldly and almost pointed at his nose and cursed.

"The elder in your family is taking advantage of the situation, and the younger one is still taking advantage. What a good family tradition! Sister-in-law, do you not want to cancel the engagement? Then, before I go to town, tell me something clearly, so as not to disappoint us. You are so ungrateful that you can't tell right from wrong."

Lin Qing just smiled to himself and didn't answer.

Lin Bufan argued with Gu Dahuai for a few more words, but seeing that he was not willing to give in, he did not have the patience to continue the war of words with him, so he urged:

"You can save those sarcastic remarks for yourself when the weather gets hotter. She is my biological sister. If she doesn't make plans for my family, will she support yours?

"You've gotten a lot of benefits from my sister and brother-in-law over the years. I won't argue with you about that. Hurry up and bring out the list of betrothal gifts. We'll leave after we're done. The Jia family is big and powerful, and they certainly won't make things difficult for you because of this little betrothal gift."

Gu Dahuai pretended to be deaf and dumb and continued to practice Tai Chi with him.

The two of them argued like dogs biting each other for a long time without any result. Lin Qing seemed to be not helping either side, but in fact he was fanning the flames and making the conflict between the two more and more intense.

As the sun was getting high in the sky, Lin Bufan became a little anxious. Then he sat down at the door of Gu Dahuai's house and acted like a rogue.

"It's okay if you don't let me move. Anyway, when the elders of Linjiatun see that I haven't returned at noon, they will bring people to support me. You can do whatever you want then."

Lin Qing smiled as if to expect it when he heard that.

She knew that there must be something fishy going on as Lin Bufan came here so early in the morning and was so lightly dressed.

Since Lin Bufan is ready to put on a big show, she naturally cannot let his efforts go to waste.

So she decided to withdraw temporarily, and wait for both sides to show their true cards, and then make a brilliant appearance when it was time to buy at the bottom and stop.

When she entered the yard just now, she saw Gou washing clothes in the west room. She might as well go and chat with her first.

Gou was scooping water from a large basin when she suddenly felt her vision go dark. She looked up and saw Lin Qing standing in front of her with a friendly smile on her face.

Gou hurriedly wiped her hands and tried to stand up, but was stopped by Lin Qing.

"Just mind your own business. I'm just a little annoyed listening to them. I bought some fabric for Daya. When are you free to pick it up?"

Gou gave a bitter smile, covered her arm to hide her guilt, and said awkwardly, "No, that's not necessary."

Lin Qing immediately frowned and asked seriously, "Did he hit you again?"

Gou hurriedly shook her head and whispered, "No, no, Changqing is back, he dare not act rashly."

"That's good. I forgot to thank you for what you prepared for us."

Gou gestured for her to speak more quietly, fearing that Gu Dahuai would hear and cause trouble.

After all, they were secretly sent to the next door when he was not at home.

"Sister-in-law, I just did it for the sake of convenience. I don't deserve your gratitude. Besides, those things originally belonged to your family."

The two chatted for a while, and suddenly there was a commotion outside, and it sounded like there were seven or eight people. Lin Qing's heart moved, and he thought to himself, here they come!

Lying by the window and looking in secretly, I saw a group of people crowded into the yard. Lin Bufan was standing in front of them all, looking arrogant, like a fighting cock that was bullying others.

"Gu Dahuai, our people have arrived. If you know what's good for you, just hand over the betrothal gifts and we'll write off the unpleasantness we just had.

"But if you don't want to live in peace, I've sent someone to call Matsuri Masaru. When he gets here, we can have a 'proper' discussion."

When Gu Dahuai suddenly saw so many people coming to his door, he felt a little scared, but when he heard that they had called the head of the village, his displeasure took over.

Humph, that hypocritical and greedy old man, what else can he do except to smooth things over?

I had already suffered a loss that day, and he didn't even give me a good face when I went to discuss important matters with him. I don't know what kind of trouble I will get into if I come again today!

We have to get things done before Song Youliang comes!

Don’t be afraid, just treat these people as cabbages!

Gu Dahuai tried hard to convince himself, pinching his thighs hard to pretend to be calm. To outsiders, he really looked "as still as a mountain".

"Brother Bufan, I've already made it very clear. Even if we call the village head, let alone the county magistrate, you still wouldn't be right."

An elder in the crowd stroked his beard and said with a fair and stern look:

"I say, the second son of the Gu family, it's better not to be too greedy.

"You'll still be walking with my niece in the future, so there's no need to make things so awkward. It's better for you to let some of it slip through your fingers than to be used as a target."

The sound of chorus continued.

"The second brother of the Gu family is not unreasonable. We have discussed it and we won't ask for more. Just return what you owe us. Then everyone will be at peace, right?"

Gu Dahuai's initial nervousness had gradually disappeared, and he even had the mind to pour a cup of tea.

"Linjiatun is truly selfless. Even when their own house is about to burn down, they still have the mind to meddle in other people's affairs. It's ridiculous."

This incomprehensible remark made the crowd's expression change. Someone immediately rushed into the main room, grabbed Gu Dahuai by the collar, and pulled him up from the chair, saying viciously, "If you dare to talk nonsense again!"

Gu Dahuai did not struggle in a hurry and grinned.

"You all heard what my sister-in-law did to me yesterday, right? I've paid her back now, and now I'm debt-free. But you, my brother Bufan, are different.

"I heard that many people in Linjiatun lent money at high interest rates, and many bank owners took advantage of the famine to run away with the money. So I guess you can't take out a single cent of this twenty-five taels, right?"

Gu Dahuai became more confident when he saw that Lin Bufan seemed to have become shorter in an instant.

"So you want the betrothal gifts so you can sell them to fill the hole of the twenty-five taels, and you're afraid your sister will really sue you, right?"

Linjiatun was in an uproar instantly, and Lin Qing, who had taken a big bite of the melon, couldn't help but gasp.

There is actually financial fraud at this time?

Or such a huge amount?

Gu Dahuai's words caused a huge uproar. The people in Linjiatun were already united as one, and now they worked together to beat him up.

Seeing that a fight was really about to break out, Lin Qing knew it was time for him to take the field.

Everyone heard a creaking sound and turned around to see a weak and weeping woman walking out of the woodshed.

It was Lin Qing.

"My dear uncles, I wonder if you can listen to my advice. Bufan and Dahuai, one is my brother who I raised with great care, and the other is my husband's brother who is like a son to me. I don't want to see either of them suffer."