"My parents don't bring porridge and steamed buns to the villagers just to be arrogant to them. It's purely because my parents are kind-hearted and can't bear to see the villagers suffer, so they lend a helping hand."

Yang Ruoqing spoke loudly, word for word.

Chang Geng, Daniu, Wang Hongquan and the others were also sitting on this table.

They all had to live with others because their homes were hit by disasters and they had no way to live.

What the uncle said was like scolding a bald donkey in front of a monk and knocking over a whole boat of people with one pole!

"Uncle, don't say this kind of thing again in the future, otherwise, please leave my house and go to the south end of the village to hang out with my second uncle and the others!"

Yang Ruoqing's expression completely dropped, and her voice became colder.

Yang Huaan originally wanted to argue a few words, but when he saw that Yang Ruoqing was serious about it, he immediately gave up.

There is food, drink and accommodation here, and he won't even leave even if he is beaten to death!

"Oh, I just said it casually. You think I'm just farting. I'm eating, so I won't talk anymore!"

Yang Huaan quickly grabbed the chopsticks and shoveled the vegetables and rice into his mouth.

Yang Ruoqing looked away from Yang Huaan with disgust.

She said to Lao Yangtou: "Don't rush to catch the thief, we will discuss it in the long run. The thief has tasted the sweetness and will not stop here!"

Old Yang nodded: "Okay, let's discuss it later. Let's eat first!"

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At night, Li Zheng came over.

"Third, Uncle Yang, are you all here? Great, I have good news to tell you all."

Li Zheng said as he entered the door.

Yang Hua'an was sitting aside drinking tea. Hearing this, he raised his nostrils and said, "We've all been hit by floods. We have a home and can't go back. What good news can there be?"

Old Yang glared at Yang Huaan: "Stop saying a few words, no one will think you are mute!"

Yang Huaan curled his lips and remained silent.

Yang Huazhong greeted Li Zheng and sat down, and Yang Ruoqing came over with some tea.

"Uncle Li Zheng, drink tea."

Li Zheng took it and smiled slightly.

Then he said to everyone: "I just received news from above that the emperor knows about the floods in our Wanghai and Huguang counties."

"We have sent ministers specifically to provide disaster relief and flood control."

"The minister has already left the capital. He will surely arrive in Qingshui Town in the next few days. We have hope!" Li Zheng said.

This was really good news. Everyone was very excited when they heard this.

Yang Huazhong said: "The emperor lives so far away from the capital, but he can actually know that we are suffering from floods. He is really well-informed and amazing!"

Chang Geng on the side smiled and said: "Lao San, this is because you don't understand!"

"The emperor has placed spies everywhere."

"He knows everything about us down here."

"Besides, if there is a disaster here, the local officials will also report it."

Old Yang took over the conversation and said: "Hey, this is a thousand words, but Long Live Master is really considerate of us people!"

Everyone sighed.

Then, as the night was getting late, Yang Huaan and others yawned and ran back to the house to sleep.

Yang Ruoqing glanced at the remaining people in the hall, namely Li Zheng, Lao Yang Tou, Lao Sun Tou, Yang Huazhong, Yang Huaming, Chang Geng and Luo Fengtang.

Somehow, everyone started talking about the theft in the village.

Li Zheng was particularly angry.

"I really can't believe that our village, which has always been famous for its simplicity, would have such a black sheep?"

"We must find out that thief and give him an explanation!" Li Zheng said.

Others are also filled with righteous indignation and can tolerate anything, but this kind of thing is really intolerable.

Everyone gathered around the table, racking their brains to think of ways to catch the thief.

Yang Huazhong proposed to strengthen defenses and send people to take turns patrolling at the entrance of the village in rowing boats at night.

Chang Geng proposed to seal all the doors and windows of the villagers so that thieves would not be able to get in.

Of course, when the water recedes, the owner of the house will have to work hard to get in.

Luo Fengtang suggested throwing out the bait again to tempt the thief.

Wait until the thief comes to steal again, then cast the net to catch the fish.

Lao Yangtou and Lao Suntou all express their own opinions, each with his own opinion.

But every method has its pros and cons, and it's very troublesome to implement. It sounds like the fight is as big as an ox.

At this time, Yang Ruoqing spoke up.

"Everyone, please stop thinking so hard. It's actually very simple to make the thief show up," she said.

Everyone turned their attention to her.

"Qing'er, please tell me what you can do?" Li Zheng asked.

Yang Ruoqing said: "My method is somewhat similar to what Tang Yazi said."

"Let's run out the bait and let the fish take the bait."

"However, the bait I threw out is not someone hiding something good."

"In that case, it would be too obvious. If Tao'er is a cautious person, he would be on guard."

"Let's spread the word to the outside world and say that my father found something left by the thief near the house where the thief was committed."

"Based on that thing, my father already knows who the thief is."

"Because I care that we are all fellow villagers, we don't see each other when we look up, and some of us are even related to each other."

"My father doesn't plan to take out the evidence just yet to save some face for the thief."

"Let him return what he stole in three days."

"Otherwise, my father will expose it and let the whole village know who did such an unconscionable thing."

"After this news is released, Li Zhengbo and you will secretly observe everyone's reaction."

"Normally speaking, Tao'er would have a guilty conscience, and hearing these reactions would definitely be abnormal."

"If we keep a close eye on those who have abnormal reactions, we will definitely be able to find out who the thief is behind it, or who it is!"

"What do you guys think of my approach?"

After explaining this clear plan to catch the thief in one breath, Yang Ruoqing asked everyone with a smile.

Everyone looked at Yang Ruoqing with wide eyes and surprise.

Then, Li Zheng was the first to come to his senses, stroking his hands and saying: "This method is really wonderful, why didn't we think of it?"

Yang Huaming said with a proud look on his face: "We say that our Qing'er brains are very good, and that's true!"

Everyone else laughed.

Yang Ruoqing also smiled modestly, and continued: "I still have to remind you again that if you want to successfully catch the thief with this method, you still need everyone's confidentiality."

"The fewer people who know, the better. I hope everyone here will be patient for a while after they go back."

"Even if it's a family member, don't mention it. Otherwise, if someone accidentally lets it slip, the plan will be ruined!" she said.

Everyone nodded.

Li Zhengdao: "Don't worry, I won't even tell my mother-in-law!"

Others also expressed their opinions one after another, and then everyone dispersed.

Luo Fengtang sent Yang Ruoqing back to the backyard to rest, and the two sat down under the corridor at the door of the house.
Chapter completed!