"An Ning is right, although it’s not appropriate for us to ddle in your family affairs, if the girl really wants to report to the authorities, I can testify. In Dongyue Country, people have always been honest, and I believe the officials will surely make a fair decision for us!"
However, the idea of seeing officials still brings so fear, so not everyone agrees.
An Ning turned her head to the man speaking, "Thank you, Uncle, for your righteous words. And thank you all for your trouble today. If there’s anything I need, I must still bother everyone. Once today’s matters are resolved, An Ning will visit each of you to express my gratitude."
Although An Bingfeng had also settled in this village before, he was an outsider.
In contrast, the Yan Family had grown up in the village since childhood.
Therefore, An Ning addresses most of the villagers based on the seniority ranking from the Yan Family’s side.
After everyone dispersed, An Ning noticed it was still early and turned to Yan Qiushou, "Uncle, I want to go to the county."
"Girl, have you really made up your mind? Shouldn’t we wait for your Uncle Erlai to co back and discuss it?" Yan Qiushou asked.
"There’s no need; I’m confident even if Uncle Erlai returns, he would support my decision." An Ning spoke with certainty.
She wasn’t willing to let anyone bully her, and her father was even less so, or else his business in a past life wouldn’t have been so successful.
"Since you’re determined to go, I’ll go arrange a cart to take you." Yan Qiushou sighed, turned, and prepared to leave.
An Ning called after him, "Xiaojiu, it’s not right to borrow sothing from soone empty-handed. We haven’t collected today’s eggs yet; take a few with you, it’ll make things easier when you talk to them."
In these tis, an ox is a valuable commodity, akin to a luxury car in a past life.
Even with a gift, people might not be willing to lend it out, let alone if you go empty-handed.
Even if they eventually lend it, who knows what sweet-talking will be needed; An Ning didn’t want to put Yan Qiushou through that.
"Alright, prepare yourself first and wait at the road’s edge at the back of the village." With that, Yan Qiushou went into the farm, picking up a few eggs.
Passing by the doorway and seeing the iron lock already fallen to the ground, he sighed and instructed Yan Chenghuan next to him, "Chenghuan, the lock has been knocked off, stay here and keep watch with Yaya!"
The countryside people are honest, but there are always a few bad apples.
Yan Qiushou worried that if no one was there and the lock was broken, soone might take advantage to steal things.
Yan Chenghuan: "I understand, Dad, you should also be careful on the road."
The mountain paths are difficult, filled with steep slopes and sharp turns, with a risk of slipping off a cliff at any mont.
So, even with an ox-cart, the journey must be taken with great caution.
Upon reaching the county, An Ning turned and saw a familiar face.
"Uncle, stop for a mont." An Ning said.
Imdiately, Yan Qiushou stopped the cart, turned, and asked An Ning, "What’s wrong?"
"I suddenly rembered sothing. Wait here for ; I’ll be right back." With that, An Ning jumped off the cart and walked towards the roadside.
This was the middle of the street, and Yan Qiushou, not wanting to leave An Ning unattended, parked the ox-cart to the side. Fearing soone might steal the ox, he seated himself there to wait.
Inwardly, he grumbled at An Ning. This girl never clarifies things. He was already nervous about reporting to the authorities; now he felt even more uneasy.
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