Chapter 563 - 342: Aftermath
Meanwhile, on the other side, several strong men quickly left the village; on their way back to the city, all of them had worried faces, completely devoid of their previous arrogance.
"Boss, what do we do? The higher-ups specifically instructed us not to stir up trouble in Xiangmu Village."
The boss, still carrying a stick but clearly lacking any imposing presence, furrowed his brows, seemingly unable to come up with a good solution.
However, a slightly younger, not-so-muscular, and somewhat chubby man standing nearby offered an idea.
"Boss, the higher-ups only told us not to cause trouble in Xiangmu Village. We can just go take a look. As long as people know we’ve been to Xiangmu Village, that’s enough. We can pretend to ask where the Jiang family lives."
The boss’s eyes lit up instantly: "Right, Chunky, you’re correct. We’re only going for a look. I’ve heard the food in Xiangmu Village is delicious. Let’s bring some back to try."
The others also had shining eyes and nodded repeatedly.
"Exactly, exactly, and we’ve each got fifty coins. Boss, how about we each take out ten coins and buy some good food?"
It’s said the vegetables the Jiang family grows and the chickens and ducks they raise are exceptionally tasty, and ordinary people can’t easily buy them.
Unfortunately, warnings had been given everywhere from above, prohibiting anyone from causing trouble in Xiangmu Village, especially at the Jiang family.
No idea who’s backing this Jiang family, but it’s clear they mustn’t be offended, especially not by folks like us.
Someone clearly thought of this, feeling a bit worried: "But the higher-ups forbid outsiders from interfering with the Jiang family’s business. If we go buying things..."
Before finishing, his head was slapped with a loud ’slap,’ very resounding.
"Look at you, scaredy-cat! Does it look like we’re interfering in business? We’ll buy a couple of eggs each and not go again. You think the higher-ups would punish us over a few coins?"
The boss glared at the person speaking, a look of expecting better from someone performing badly.
It’s said Jiang family’s stuff is expensive; with ten coins each, maybe we can only buy two eggs, take them home and taste them. Miss this chance, and who knows when there’s a next one.
"Right, right," Chunky chimed in, agreeing with the boss.
"We’re working on someone’s behalf, taking money to solve their problems. It’s our job. If we don’t go to Xiangmu Village and let those who hired us know, it might be too late."
"That way, even if the higher-ups ask, as long as we don’t make trouble at the Jiang family, they won’t say much, will they?"
Chunky’s analysis was indeed reasonable, and the boss patted him on the shoulder: "That’s why you’re our strategist. Let’s go to the Jiang family."
"Oh, right, let’s not bring weapons to avoid scaring people and causing misunderstandings."
"Yes, boss is right, boss thinks more comprehensively than we do."
"Exactly, exactly."
And so, shortly after, a few outsiders arrived at Xiangmu Village, looking fierce but grinning sheepishly.
They walked around the village with smiles, conveniently mentioning the incident yesterday regarding someone named Yang Cheng.
While Yang Zhang was feeling uneasy, they only went to the Jiang family, bargaining for eggs and each bringing back five.
In any case, they left a clear impression among the Xiangmu Village’s residents.
So much so that by afternoon, when Yang Cheng brought a divorce paper to the Jiang family to give to Yang Zhang, and started gossiping about Yang Zhang borrowing money from Longevity Bank, everyone finally understood what was happening.
Turns out, those people from the morning were Longevity Bank’s enforcers who initially intended to collect debt from Yang Zhang, but decided against it once they learned she was working for the Jiang family.
Of course, anyone with common sense would know that borrowing money from Longevity Bank is no easy feat; needless to say, if Yang Zhang were to leave the Jiang family, her prospects would certainly be grim!
This news naturally spread, reaching the Yang family, which exhaled a sigh of relief amidst everyone else’s gossip.
Thank goodness, thank goodness, thank goodness she’s divorced!
If the daughter-in-law is gone, she’s gone; if the grandson is gone, he’s gone; at least the family remains!
This was the thought among the Yang family members, excluding Yang Cheng. As for Yang Cheng’s feelings, who cared?
Just like before, all he needed to do was eat well and work hard, and that would be enough.
As for Yang Zhang receiving the divorce paper, she was taken aback for a moment, but then felt an incredible relief, surprisingly not feeling sad.
She was even a bit happy!
Second Aunt also heard about this matter and came specifically to comfort her.