Lying on Zhu Tianlei's broad and thick shoulders, Ma Lanlan, who had been struggling and suppressed in fear and despair, finally released her emotions and soon wet Zhu Tianlei's clothes with tears.
"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid. I'm here and no one can hurt you!"
Zhu Tianlei patted Ma Lanlan's back gently, as if he was stroking a rare and famous artifact.
"Lan Lan, let's go!"
Zhu Tianlei hugged Ma Lanlan in his arms and walked directly towards the exit.
Ma Lanlan glanced at Ge Dong, who was lying on the ground motionless, with a flash of doubt in his eyes.
"Tian Lei, he...isn't he dead?"
Zhu Tianlei glanced coldly at Ge Dong who was lying on the ground, without stopping for a moment.
"Wouldn't it be too easy for him to let him die like this? What's more, there is no need for such a beast to dirty my hands!"
Ma Lanlan felt relieved when she heard that the person was not dead. She didn't want Zhu Tianlei to get into trouble.
Zhu Tianlei carried Ma Lanlan and walked out of the vegetable cellar, but as soon as he walked to the door, he saw that the courtyard was filled with people at some unknown time.
Ma Lanlan's heart skipped a beat.
There is an unwritten custom in the countryside. No matter how disliked or hated a person is in the village, if he is bullied by someone from another village, that is absolutely unacceptable. To put it bluntly, he is protecting his shortcomings.
But why did these people come? It is absolutely impossible that they knew in advance that Ge Dong had kidnapped Ma Lanlan and came to rescue him. Then, in turn, they were helping Ge Dong.
"Who are you? Where is Secretary Ge? Where did you take Secretary Ge?"
The leader was an old man, over sixty years old, with a sallow face and thin muscles, but a loud voice. When he shouted it out loud, it was loud and deafening.
"Yes, where is Secretary Ge?"
Others also echoed.
There were dozens of people, men, women, old and young, roaring and their momentum was overwhelming.
He opened his mouth to question Ge Dong. From this point of view, he was not ruthless enough and actually gave Ge Dong a chance to inform him.
However, it can be seen that Ge Dong just sent a text message asking for help. The content was so short that there was no chance to explain the matter clearly, so these people would question themselves.
"Ge Dong is in their vegetable cellar!"
Zhu Tianlei said coldly.
There is no need for him to lie about this matter, because he will be found sooner or later.
"Come on, let's go take a look. You guys, keep an eye on these two people. They can't let go until Secretary Ge comes out!"
It was the same old man who ordered a few young people to keep an eye on Zhu Tianlei and Ma Lanlan, while he led a few people into the house.
A few young people had nothing to do and looked very nervous. They were holding pickaxes and spades in their hands and stared at the two of them with good eyes.
"Tian Lei, there won't be any trouble, right?"
Ma Lanlan snuggled into Zhu Tianlei's arms and asked softly.
"Of course there will be trouble!"
Ma Lanlan's face suddenly turned pale, and she nervously grabbed Zhu Tianlei's clothes, her dark eyes full of regret and panic.
"Silly girl, I'm telling you Ge Dong is in trouble!"
Um?
Ma Lanlan didn't understand how this was possible.
Now they were in Xiaolianhua Village, and she could clearly see Ge Dong motionless after being slapped away by Zhu Tianlei. There were also these people in the yard, watching eagerly. No matter how they looked at it, the trouble was hers and Zhu Tianlei's.
ah!
Zhu Tianlei smiled and said no more, just squeezed Ma Lanlan's little hand.
A few minutes later, footsteps could be heard in the room, and those who had entered earlier came out carrying Ge Dong.
As soon as he saw Zhu Tianlei, Ge Dong's eyes became sharp and filled with hatred.
"Secretary Ge, is he this guy?"
Ge Dong didn't know what Zhu Tianlei had done to him. His whole body seemed to have been cramped. Except for his small arms and fingers, he couldn't move at all, and his throat couldn't make a sound.
Therefore, when Old Yangtou asked him something, he couldn't say anything. He could only glare at Zhu Tianlei fiercely and nodded desperately.
"Come on and hold him captive!"
When Lao Yangfa gave orders, he was full of momentum and had more authority than Ge Dong. When he gave the order, several young people who had been responsible for watching Zhu Tianlei rushed towards Zhu Tianlei obediently.
Ma Lanlan screamed in fright, her face turned pale.
Zhu Tianlei hugged Ma Lanlan, reached out and pressed Ma Lanlan's head into his arms, then moved his feet, turned around, and erratic like a ghost, and instantly stood beside Lao Yangtou.
"Why should you arrest me?"
Old Man Yang was holding back his energy and waiting for Zhu Tianlei to be caught. Suddenly he heard someone talking in his ear. He was startled. When he turned around and saw that it was Zhu Tianlei, his old face turned pale.
"you you you you......."
Old Yangtou felt that he was dazzled, but after rubbing his eyes for a long time, his face was covered with gum, and Zhu Tianlei was still clearly standing beside him.
"What am I? Apart from Ge Dong, who else in your little lotus village can keep their word? Stand up!"
After being shocked for a while, Old Yangtou quickly calmed down and joked. He, Old Yangtou, has lived through ups and downs for most of his life. In this little lotus village, even Ge Dong has to give him some face when he meets him. When will it be his turn?
A yellow-haired boy showed off his power in front of him.
"Humph, the world has really changed now. A murderer is still so bold. I, Yang Guang, would like to hear what you have to say."
"Can you speak for Ge Dong?"
Zhu Tianlei glanced at Old Yangtou, his eyes dark and unclear.
"San'er, you tell yourself, can I speak for you?"
Ge Dong looked at Old Boss Yang and felt depressed in his heart. How long had it been? Old Boss Yang still wanted to show off, but for now, he could only place his hope in this person whom he didn't dare to offend on the surface.
But he was an old guy who didn't like to see him very much, so he nodded firmly.
Mr. Yang gave Zhu Tianlei a proud look and turned his nostrils upward.
"If you have anything to say this time, say it quickly. You'd better understand that our fellow villagers from Xiaolianhua Village are all here. If you don't say a word correctly, don't even think about leaving Xiaolianhua Village!"
As if in response to Old Yangtou's words, the villagers crowded in the yard all echoed, almost as if they were opening a court to try the case.
Zhu Tianlei smiled faintly and pointed at Ge Dong.
"Gedong misappropriated the village's public funds, can you make the decision?"
What?
Mr. Yang was stunned for a moment. He thought about several possibilities, but he never expected that what Zhu Tianlei said in the end was like this.
When the villagers heard the word "misappropriation of public funds," they were a little confused. They looked at Zhu Tianlei and then at Ge Dong in confusion.
Ma Lanlan, who was still in Zhu Tianlei's arms, was also stunned.
Ge Dong was even dumbfounded by Zhu Tianlei's words, and for a moment he even forgot about the deep hatred between him and Zhu Tianlei.
The courtyard was very quiet, with no shadow from the summer wind and no sound from the falling flowers.
"You...why do you say that?"
After a long time, Mr. Yang finally found his voice and asked stumblingly. (To be continued)