Later, rumors spread that the hamlet was haunted. People didn't dare to go there not only at night but also during the day.
Liu Kui took advantage of this and secretly raised pigs there.
However, the village head wasn't fully aware of everything. For example, Liu Kui not only raised pigs in the hamlet but also secretly raised sheep.
He had his eye on the forest around the hamlet. Passers - by or vehicles couldn't easily spot what was going on there.
He secretly cut down a patch of trees and cleared a small path to transport pigs and sheep.
But Liu Kui wouldn't tell the village head about this. He wasn't stupid. Although he counted on the village head to handle things, he couldn't let the village head take all the benefits.
For now, he just gave the village head some pork. But if the village head knew he was also raising sheep, he'd probably demand a sheep and a good amount of money as well.
So Liu Kui kept it a secret and didn't let a single word slip out.
The most exciting thing for the two of them now was the Yun family's downfall. They drank even more merrily.
It had only been a short while since they got up, but they were already a bit tipsy.
Just as they were in high spirits, Liu Yu suddenly rushed in.
"Father, Village Head, there are people looking for you outside."
"Who's so clueless? Can't they see I'm drinking with the Village Head?" Liu Kui asked.
Liu Yu shook his head. "I don't know either, but they're well - dressed. They're either rich people or leaders."
The word "leaders" instantly sobered the Village Head up a bit.
What were the leaders here for? Town leaders?
Could they have heard about the Yun family's incident and come to inquire?
The Village Head quickly put down his wine cup and walked out. As soon as he turned onto the main street, he saw about five or six men and women waiting for him.
The one in the front was the town mayor. He'd seen him at meetings. The Village Head's muddled mind instantly cleared up. He quickly stepped forward.
"Mayor, why have you come in person?"
The mayor smelled the alcohol on the Village Head from afar and frowned in disgust.
"Drinking so early in the morning? How can you work? What if a villager has an urgent matter and you're drunk like this?"
The Village Head blushed and quickly lowered his head, acting submissively in front of the mayor.
"Yes, yes, it's all my fault."
Wang Shufen, standing behind, turned to whisper to Li Wenjie. "I wonder what happy thing happened so early in the morning for them to be so jubilant."
Li Wenjie sharply hit the nail on the head. "Maybe their good thing is built on someone else's pain."
Wang Shufen nodded in agreement. According to Yun Que'er, this Village Head was really not a good person.
If that was true, then the Village Head's current happiness might be because some family had fallen into trouble.
But after having this thought, Wang Shufen suddenly shivered violently.
Li Wenjie beside her noticed sensitively and asked.
"What's wrong? Are you cold on a summer day?"
"No." Wang Shufen frowned. "I don't know why, but I have a bad feeling. Has something happened to the Yun family?"
"The little girl and her brother?"
"There are more children in their family." Wang Shufen said. "Besides those two, there's also a boy and a girl in the middle."
Li Wenjie also felt that something was amiss. But he couldn't say it directly, so he slightly raised his voice.
"I remember you said the little girl who saved you last time also lives in this village. How about we go and visit her by the way?"
Wang Shufen understood Li Wenjie's intention and immediately chimed in. "Yes, I've always wanted to visit and thank her in person, but I just didn't have the time. It's just right that we're here today."
Hearing their conversation, the mayor quickly turned around and asked in a humble tone.
"Which child are you looking for?"
The Village Head was puzzled when he saw the mayor suddenly bow his head and be respectful to these two people.
Who were these two? How could they make the mayor be so polite to them?
"Her name is Yun Que'er." Wang Shufen said.
She looked up at the Village Head. "This child is from your village, right?"
The Village Head was stunned. Why did it have to be Yun Que'er?
Seeing that the Village Head didn't say a word, the mayor turned around and asked angrily.
"The secretary of the leader is talking to you. Don't you know any manners? Is she from this village? Answer me!"
The Village Head was shocked. Who on earth were these two?
Under the mayor's angry gaze, the Village Head quickly replied.
"Yes, she's from our village."
The mayor seemed satisfied and immediately made a decision on behalf of the Village Head.
"Since Secretary Wang wants to visit that child, why don't you lead the way, Village Head?"
The Village Head's heart skipped a beat. Even if he led the way, he couldn't find Yun Que'er because they were at the town police station!
But he didn't dare to say it directly. He could only anxiously think of a way in his mind.
After a while, he stammered.
"I wonder what you two are here for in our village. If there's any urgent work, it's better to deal with it first. The child is in this village and won't run away. It's okay to see her later."
Wang Shufen glared at the Village Head discontentedly. This Village Head was really interesting. She just wanted to visit a little child, and even Li Wenjie didn't object. How dare the Village Head mention urgent work in front of her? He was being too nosy!
"The urgent work isn't that urgent." Li Wenjie said. "The meeting can be held this afternoon. My secretary was saved by that child a few days ago. A life - saving grace is greater than anything. It far outweighs work. I think you, Village Head, should understand this principle, right?"
Cold sweat ran down the Village Head's forehead. It seemed that he couldn't stop them. He could only reluctantly tell the truth.
"Of course I understand. A life - saving grace is more important than anything. But you can't see that child now."
Wang Shufen's heart skipped a beat. Sure enough, any bad premonition wasn't unfounded.
"What happened to her?" Wang Shufen anxiously asked.
The Village Head rubbed his hands and nervously said.
"That child was so out of line. She even claimed in the village that the fields would soon belong to individuals. Leaders, please judge. Isn't this child a reactionary?"
Did Yun Que'er really say such things?
Wang Shufen and Li Wenjie didn't believe it. Moreover, they instinctively thought that maybe because they had hinted at the idea of dividing property to households at the dinner table that day, Yun Que'er had said such things.
"She's just a child. It's impossible for her to say such things!" Wang Shufen retorted sharply.
The Village Head quickly seized the opportunity. "Yes, how could such a young child be so bold? And she couldn't think of so many things. It must be that her family members started saying it, so she..."
The Village Head stopped halfway through his sentence. He thought everyone would understand what he meant, but to his surprise, the mayor's face darkened instantly.