"Yes." So resolute police officers saw that An Haisheng was serious this ti, no longer playing the shrinking turtle as before, their eyes brightened instantly. They hurriedly agreed and rushed forward to make arrests, suddenly a thunderous voice exploded, "No one move," sending everyone's mind reeling and causing them all to turn their heads to look. It was the suspected murderer. Everyone was astonished to see Luo Zheng and then turned to look at An Haisheng, vaguely sensing that sothing was very strange, and they did not proceed to take action.
An Haisheng looked at Luo Zheng and asked in a low voice, "What are you doing?"
"You can take them away, but not now. I've said it before, no one leaves here until the compensation is paid. Otherwise, I wouldn't mind a few more bodies in the back mountain," Luo Zheng stated coldly, emitting a chilling murderous aura.
An Haisheng couldn't help but startle, feeling a coldness rushing towards him, and warily looked at Luo Zheng, then forced a smile and said, "How can I do that? According to the legal procedures, they must be taken back to face punishnt. As for the compensation, that will have to wait for the court's decision. Don't make this difficult for ."
"I'm not making it difficult for you, but don't make it difficult for either," Luo Zheng said coldly, his tone icy and non-negotiable. He stepped toward "Bull Demon King" and disdainfully commanded, "Ti is running out. Whether you live or die, don't say I didn't warn you. I never go back on my word."
"You?" The "Bull Demon King," pale with anger, looked at An Haisheng as if he had found his backbone and hastily said, "Director An, this man is extorting ! Arrest him quickly."
"Carrying controlled knives and storming Qinglong Village with hunting shotguns, think about how you'll explain that," An Haisheng said calmly, his eyes flicking to a leader making phone calls not far away. There was still no outco after so long, clearly, the situation was bad, which only fird up his decision.
"You?" The "Bull Demon King," panicked, looked at An Haisheng and then towards the leader who was anxiously making calls nearby, vaguely sensing that sothing was amiss. His courage draining away and considering Luo Zheng's thod of killing, he hurriedly took out his phone and dialed a number. Once connected, he imdiately said, "Bring ten million in cash to Qinglong Village right now, and hurry, or I will flay your skin."
After hanging up, the "Bull Demon King" secretly rejoiced that he had never saved the money he amassed in the bank; otherwise, where would he get the money in such a short ti? He attempted a placating smile and said, "Brother, give a bit more ti, it'll arrive very soon, very soon."
"That's your problem," Luo Zheng said coldly and turned to leave.
The "Bull Demon King" looked at An Haisheng, who also turned and walked away, signaling the other officers not to make any arrests for the mont. Everyone stepped back, which filled the "Bull Demon King's" n with despair as they hung their heads in silence. The "Bull Demon King" knew this ti he probably couldn't get past it. Seeing the leader turn and walk away without so much as a greeting, he felt a chill inside. To stay alive, he had to get the money quickly, otherwise, he definitely wouldn't survive til tomorrow—even with police present. The "Bull Demon King" hurriedly made a call to urge the matter.
About an hour later, the money was delivered in full. Luo Zheng counted it, but didn't have them unload it from the truck with so many police watching; it wasn't appropriate. He signaled to An Haisheng to arrest the n. Understanding the cue, An Haisheng gave the order and everyone loaded onto the Dongfeng truck, including the first truck that had been tampered with by Mountain Eagle before. Now repaired and full of people, the truck wobbled away. Luo Zheng had the villagers help move the money.
Stack by stack, pile by pile, they were arranged in the square, dazzling to look at. Once everything was moved, Luo Zheng signaled the people who had brought the money to leave. Originally planning to give two million to the injured families, and considering the efforts of others, he changed his mind on the spot. The injured families received one million each; the rest was distributed evenly. Luo Zheng himself took only one million.
Luo Zheng's fair and transparent approach won everyone's praise, and Luo Hu smiled contentedly. His son was not only capable but also very considerate in his dealings with people, not letting money cloud his judgnt. By the ti the money was divided, it was already evening. The Clan Leader spoke up and instructed everyone to bring out their best food to set up a banquet and thank Luo Zheng with a welcoming feast.
This was the highest honor in the clan and had not been held for decades. Luo Zheng kept modestly declining, but the Clan Leader insisted. Since the villagers had benefited from Luo Zheng's generosity, they all agreed and went ho to cook. Tables were set up in the square, and electric lights were strung up for illumination as dish after dish was brought out continuously.
The al moved Luo Zheng deeply. The villagers were all elders of the clan, and in turn, they offered him toasts. Luo Zheng could hardly refuse. They were drinking homade liquor infused with herbs for a potent health boost. Luo Zheng got so drunk that he was staggering, and Ghost Hand and the others also drank freely and beca quite inebriated.
Lan Xue was happy to see Luo Zheng respected by everyone, but she didn't drink. When others ca to toast her, she gently declined, claiming ignorance, and they didn't force her. This way, she could stay sober to take care of Luo Zheng and also be on guard just in case; if everyone were drunk, what would they do if the Bull Demon King's people launched a surprise attack?
Lan Xue didn't know that An Haisheng had acted decisively upon returning and had captured all of the Bull Demon King's people. With the help of the little sister, they helped Luo Zheng and the others back to their room and left them to rest on the bed. Watching Luo Zheng sleeping like a baby, Lan Xue couldn't help but laugh and cry. She asked the little sister to help bring water for washing Luo Zheng's face and feet, acting as dutiful as a wife would.
The little sister was pleased to see Lan Xue so virtuous and was happy for her brother, quietly sighing in relief. She had been truly concerned that Lan Xue might have been a delicate young lady, but now all seed well. Buzzing with excitent, she ran off to take care of Ghost Hand and the other two.
As night fell, Luo Hu and Mrs. Luo sat silently in their bedroom. After a while, Mrs. Luo broke the silence and said, "Old Houtou, now Little Houtou is doing well. Today's events, with the police clearly favoring our son, show sothing significant. I might not understand these things as a mountain villager, but you've seen the world, and you understand better. Now that our son is successful, and we have surplus money at ho, I'm thinking, should we let the little sister attend a preparatory course for a year? We can't let her lag behind."
"Mhm, it's possible. You can let the little sister know later," Old Houtou replied absently, lost in his own thoughts. He had just agreed, as today's events had left Luo Hu curious about Luo Zheng's status and also worried. He knew well from his military background that the greater one's status, the greater the responsibility and danger.
"Are you worried about sothing?" Mrs. Luo asked, looking at Luo Hu with surprise. Seeing him preoccupied, she continued, "Don't think too much. Our son has grown up, he has his own life, and he's found such a beautiful wife. I am satisfied. Once the little sister has finished university, my life will be complete."
"Don't jinx it. Alright, I'll listen to you and not worry. Let's leave the household affairs to Little Houtou. His wings are hardened, and it's ti for him to take over the family," Luo Hu said, as if a weight had been lifted from his shoulders.
"Old Houtou, are you handing over the reins?" Mrs. Luo asked in surprise. She looked at Luo Hu, who had fallen into a deep sleep with loud snores. With a resigned sigh, she squeezed herself into bed beside him, her weathered face breaking into a smile that had been absent for so long.
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