Chapter 1606: Chapter 1607: Running Right Into Them

But fortunately, Fan Zhong isn’t like the village chief of Ruan Family Village who messes around and plays favorites, leading to Ruan Family Village becoming the stinkbug of the area for miles around.

Dazhuang could only patiently explain to Fan Zhong, “Village chief, today is Lanhua’s wedding day, and if something bad were to escalate, it would ultimately be disadvantageous for the Lu family. Besides, we’re not even sure if the person who entered the sunflower field is from our village. Family disgrace should not be publicized; let’s not become a laughingstock.”

Fan Zhong thought it made sense. If the sneaky person in the sunflower field turned out to be from Shangshi Village, and they caught a thief among themselves with outsiders watching, it would be embarrassing for him as the village chief.

He glanced at the city folks who were discussing the sunflowers; they were being led and introduced by Daniu, so there wasn’t much of an issue.

So he called over his youngest son and whispered a few instructions to him.

In no time, Fourth Fan arrived with a few familiar villagers.

Fan Zhong, with a stern face, quietly left the group with his men, angrily following Dazhuang towards the other side of the sunflower field.

These sunflowers were what Monarch Lu Xiang wanted. Earlier today, he had been discussing with Lu Xiang about planting a few acres himself, so he absolutely couldn’t allow anyone to mess things up.

Madam Liang, sharp-eyed, saw them leave and immediately followed.

She’s seen plenty of sunflowers, and they’re no longer novel to her. But the village chief’s demeanor, as if looking to settle an account, gave her the scent of gossip.

What a pity, her husband wasn’t around; he had to work half the day and would return in the afternoon.

Otherwise, they could have gone to see the excitement together.

The group reached the other side of the field path. Fortunately, the sunflowers here were tall and towering, completely covering any human figures.

Xu Cai and Ge Qifei had chosen a relatively secluded part of the sunflower field. After all, it was a secret meeting, and the fewer people passing by, the better.

Shu Yu and Meng Han wouldn’t have come this way if they didn’t have private matters to discuss.

Dazhuang stopped, pointing to his plot, “This is the place. I just saw a figure flash by and enter.”

Fourth Fan laughed, “Dazhuang, this is your field, huh? No wonder you’re so invested, trying to get us to be your thieves?”

Dazhuang looked embarrassed, “I’m just worried about someone messing up our land. With more people, I feel more confident. Thanks to everyone today, when we catch the thief, I’ll treat you all to a meal.”

“You’re too polite. But if we all trample into the field, with so many people, the damage might be even greater.”

“No problem, we’ll just have two or three people go in to check, and the rest can stay outside on guard.”

As long as they stirred up some commotion inside, Xu Cai and Ge Qifei would naturally bolt outside once they heard it, and then they’d be caught red-handed.

Dazhuang thought as much, but at that moment, still in the flower field, Shu Yu was quicker to act.

From afar, she noticed Dazhuang bringing people over and immediately ducked back into the flower field. Once voices were heard outside, she made some noise, getting the entangled, quarreling Ge Qifei and Xu Cai’s attention not far away.

Ge Qifei, with sharp ears, quickly pressed Xu Cai, “Someone’s coming.”

Xu Cai’s expression changed; even in her anger, she dared not make a move. Hearing the footsteps behind them, the two quickly burrowed out of the flower field.

Who knew that once they emerged, they’d face the startled gazes of seven or eight people.

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