allonlinenovel Chapter 417 Everyone Has a Share
Chapter 417 Everyone Has a Share
Upon hearing this, the old beggar became indignant and immediately retorted, spitting out, "What nonsense are you spouting? You're making baseless accusations. It's getting cold at night, and this market is well-protected with lights always on. I'm an old man, why would I sleep here? Oh, do you expect me to sleep in front of the doors of some high-ranking official on the second floor?"
“I…I’m not lying. Besides me, several other people saw it last night, and the boatman’s crew can also testify. I’m just stating what I saw, not saying you killed anyone. If you really didn’t do anything, why are you in such a hurry?”
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Before the old beggar could say anything, another vendor stepped forward and chimed in, "That's right, I saw it last night too."
Hearing the argument, everyone around looked at the beggar with scrutiny and suspicion.
Someone whispered nearby, "I just heard him say that the boat fare is waived. Someone died on this boat, and everyone is terrified. He's actually happy about it. He must have something to hide."
When the old beggar saw that everyone was looking at him with suspicion, he jumped up and down in a panic.
He loudly defended himself, saying, "What business is it of yours whether I'm crying or laughing! Yes, I, this old beggar, am poor, and I'm happy because I saved a few coins for the boat fare, but I'm happy because I have a clear conscience. I have nothing to hide. Besides, it's not just me who profited; the passengers and merchants on this boat also benefited. So whoever isn't laughing is the one who did something wrong and has a guilty conscience!"
The people who had been gossiping about the old beggar earlier felt that the old beggar was talking about them, and angrily pointed at the old beggar and shouted, "What did you say? What do you mean by that? Are you saying that everyone on the ship is a suspect?!"
The old beggar didn't back down either, pointing back and saying, "Did I say anything to you? Why are you getting so worked up? Are you hiding something?"
Seeing that another dispute was about to break out on the boat, the boatman, who had just managed to calm things down, was once again in a state of utter distress, looking like he was about to cry.
Seeing that things were not going well, he quickly stepped forward to calm things down, saying, "Everyone, don't worry, don't worry. Once the boat docks and the government officials arrive, they will surely make a decision."
Out of respect for the boatman, the crowd calmed down temporarily.
The boatman beckoned to one of his men and whispered, "Who was talking to this old man last night? Go and call him over."
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After the boatman left, the boatman quickly came over to comfort the old beggar, saying, "Old man, I didn't doubt you. I just wanted to understand the situation so that everyone could feel at ease."
The old beggar snorted and put his hands on his hips, saying, "Go ahead and yell, I haven't done anything, what are you afraid of!"
Turning around, the old beggar looked at Lin Lezhi, his anger rising, and said, "What, you brat, do you also suspect that I did it?"
A hint of embarrassment flashed in Lin Lezhi's eyes. He neither said yes nor no, but smiled and comforted her, "Grandpa, don't be angry. A clear conscience fears no accusation. The innocent will clear themselves!"
"You little brat, don't think I can't tell you're trying to smooth things over. I gave you a free ride last night." He plopped down cross-legged, puffing out his cheeks in anger. "Fine, I'll just sit here. If you can't produce any evidence, I'm not leaving the boat!"
While waiting for the waiter to call the waiter from last night, the boat was about to dock, and the passengers on the pleasure boat all headed towards the stairs, scrambling to disembark.
Lin Lezhi looked at the boatman, nodded, and requested, "Manager Zhang, although this old man's words were a bit extreme, they are not without reason. Before this murder case is thoroughly investigated, please keep all the guests on the boat."
The boatman glanced at the passengers and merchants scrambling to disembark and a troubled expression appeared on his face.
However, upon hearing Lin Lezhi's words, a hint of surprise flashed in the old beggar's eyes, followed by a satisfied expression on his face that this kid was not bad.
The boatman looked troubled and said, "Young master, this... I... I'm in a difficult position too."
At this moment, Liu Yunhe stepped forward, sword in hand, his eyes filled with unwavering conviction and determination. He said firmly, "What's so difficult about this? Don't worry, with me here, no one will be able to leave this ship before the murder case is solved."