allonlinenovel Chapter 436 Wanted Order
Chapter 436 Wanted Order
Having been called upon by Uncle Xue, Lin Xiaotang had no choice but to obediently follow, leaving Scarface, Beard, and Huo Qi in the reception room.
After the two had walked a little further away and confirmed that the three people in the reception room could not hear them, Xue Zhiyuan stopped and turned to look at Lin Xiaotang.
“You’ve always been a decisive and stubborn girl. Once you’ve made up your mind, nothing can change it. I know that. Now that your parents are far away in the capital, your uncle, as an elder, has to remind you.”
They're bandits, they act without any rules or regulations. Morality, ethics, and a sense of shame have nothing to do with them. If you do anything to displease them, they might just pull out a knife and start attacking. For a young girl like you to try and guide them towards goodness on your own is extremely difficult."
Trying to get the skin of a tiger will not benefit you in the end.
"Uncle Xue, I know you're doing this for my own good, and I understand what I'm doing now. They used to be ruthless bandits, but now they're willing to lay down their weapons and grow medicinal herbs with me."
For the past few months, everyone has been making a living by hunting and fishing, and has not gone down the mountain to do evil. Since they are willing to try, I also want to try leading them to grow medicinal herbs and do business.
If they were willing to wake up and repent, wouldn't there be dozens more ordinary people and dozens less bandits in this world? Wouldn't the people within a hundred miles be safer?
Xue Zhiyuan was stunned for a moment, then his face showed admiration.
He exclaimed in surprise, "Xiao Tang, your uncle was only worried about their identities and your safety. I didn't think about such a deep level. You are not only a girl with extraordinary business talent, but you also have such great ambitions and aspirations. You are capable of doing things for the country and the people. Your uncle is ashamed of himself."
Xue Zhiyuan immediately felt guilty. He had just been angry with Xiao Tang, but he didn't expect that he was not as good as a little girl.
Lin Xiaotang smiled and said, "Uncle is too modest. You are busy with your medicinal herb business every day, which is also benefiting the people. If it weren't for your medicinal herbs, how could those millions of patients buy medicine to treat their illnesses?"
A smile involuntarily appeared on Xue Zhiyuan's face after she praised him.
He laughed heartily, "You little rascal, you know how to talk. You're more lovable than my two sons. I wish I had a daughter like you."
"Uncle, you flatter me."
After exchanging pleasantries, Lin Xiaotang brought up the matter of withdrawing the lawsuit.
“Uncle, since they have come to apologize sincerely, please give them a chance. They need to know that even bad people can wake up and turn back to become good. If you cut off their hopes from this point on, how will they ever be able to do good in the future?”
“That makes sense. Your arrival was too sudden, and my uncle was still holding a grudge about what happened back then, so he was a bit angry and his attitude was not good. Since you have spoken up for them, then my uncle will agree to your terms. As long as they don’t bother my family again, I will not pursue this matter.”
Lin Xiaotang smiled and said, "Uncle, you are a very magnanimous person. Please remember to have someone go to the government office to withdraw the charges and stop the arrest warrant for them. I thank you on their behalf."
Xue Zhiyuan took a deep breath and nodded in agreement.
"Alright, your uncle will immediately arrange for someone to go to the government office. However, to avoid your aunt being frightened by knowing their identities, your uncle will not keep you for a meal. Don't blame your uncle for sending you away. Next time you come to the manor, your uncle will have the kitchen prepare your favorite dishes."
"How could we blame Uncle? Their status is special, and they really can't stay at the manor for long. Judging by the time, we should also go back as soon as possible to avoid walking in the dark."
Xue Zhiyuan and Lin Xiaotang returned to the reception room, where the bearded man was happily eating tea and pastries, while Scarface Lan was scolding him for his lack of manners. Huo Qi, as calm and composed as a gentle breeze, smiled but remained silent.
Xue Zhiyuan's previous displeasure disappeared, and he immediately instructed his servants to prepare some more food and pastries for Xiao Tang and the others to pack into lunchboxes and take with them.
Huo Qi thanked him politely, and Xue Zhiyuan also began to speak to him in a friendly and courteous manner.
Scarface and Beard were surprised for a moment, thinking to themselves that Xiao Tang must have said something good about them again, which was why Xue Zhiyuan's attitude towards them had improved so much.
The group left the Xue family home, boarded a carriage, and went to the market to make purchases.
On the way, the bearded man said, "Xiao Tang, what did you and Mr. Xue talk about when you went out? At first, he was very angry and didn't like us. But after you went out for a while, he was like a different person when you came back. He even had the servants prepare food and pastries for us to take with us."
Lin Xiaotang scratched her head and said mysteriously, "It's a secret that can't be revealed."
Scarface said, "Xiao Tang, thank you for speaking up for us. Otherwise, given Mr. Xue's previous attitude of treating us like monsters, it would have been difficult to resolve this peacefully, let alone get him to forgive us and reconcile."
Huo Qi and the bearded man nodded in agreement, praising Xiao Tang for having such influence as to persuade Xue Zhiyuan, a wealthy businessman, to resolve the matter.
Lin Xiaotang modestly said, "You trust me and aren't afraid that I'll take you to the Xue family and get ambushed and never come back. How can I not try my best to make everyone's wishes come true? Fortunately, Uncle Xue is a kind and soft-hearted man who doesn't hold grudges."
The group breathed a sigh of relief and were in a particularly good mood. They went to the market to buy some items, and on the way, they saw soldiers tearing down the wanted posters of Scarface and Beard that were pasted on the wall.
Scarface and Beard exchanged a glance, both surprised and delighted. "That was incredibly fast! Mr. Xue is truly a man of his word."
The bearded man said happily, "Xiao Tang really didn't lie to us. As long as we're willing to work hard, there's nothing we can't do. Maybe one day we can be like Huo Qi, upright and honorable..."
Upon hearing this, Scarface quickly covered the bearded man's mouth, raised an eyebrow, and whispered, "You idiot, this is a market, not a mountain. There are too many people around. If you speak so loudly and others hear us, we won't even be able to leave the city gate."
The bearded man blinked, nodded dumbly, and was then released by the scarred man.
He took a deep breath to catch his breath before saying, "Brother, you almost suffocated me. I'm not as stupid as you think. I just wanted to say that one day we can walk openly and honestly in the world like Huo Qi."
The bearded man glanced at him and scoffed, "With a brain like yours, you're so stupid you don't even have anyone else around."
The bearded man was very dissatisfied and wanted to defend himself and save face, but Huo Qi changed the subject.
Huo Qi drove the carriage and watched the soldiers outside unfurl the wanted posters. He said, "Thanks to Xiao Tang for buying this carriage, we can now travel to the county without any problems. Next time, let's bring the medicinal herbs we dug up on the mountain and sell them for grain."
Scarface touched the scar on his face, feeling a little hesitant. Although the officers and soldiers were already removing the wanted posters, these posters had been posted in the county for several years, and many people could recognize his identity at a glance. It might not be appropriate for him to parade around in the city.
If it gets leaked by someone with ulterior motives, it could cause trouble for everyone.