The Double

"Yes," Jiang Li calmly looked at him, "whether County Magistrate Xue is a good official or not, and whether he would embezzle the fund of disaster aid, the people of Tongxiang would not be ignorant. I would like to ask this uncle if he is willing to stand out as a witness to exonerate this innocent County Magistrate of his wrongful accusation."

Butcher Zhang stared steadily at Jiang Li.

Actually, his eyes were very small, almost a mere slit, making it difficult for one to see his expression clearly. This Butcher Zhang was also alone in the world, to this day without a wife, because he was too ugly and fierce-looking, and no one dared to approach him. Looking down from above at Jiang Li, it seemed like he might lift his butcher’s knife against Jiang Li in the next moment.

However, in the next moment, he suddenly burst into loud laughter.

Jiang Li had never seen Butcher Zhang laugh like this before. She had seen him forcing a friendly smile upon seeing her, seen him showing a bashful smile to pretty girls on the street, and seen his relaxed smile when he chopped bones with his knife, but she had never seen him laugh so heartily. It was as if a long-held wish had been fulfilled, the joy of having one’s thoughts come true.

He said, "Little girl, I’ve been waiting for you in the house since early morning, thinking you wouldn’t come, but finally, you did. I am willing to stand out! To go with you and overturn the case for Lord Xue!"

This time, it was Jiang Li’s turn to be astonished.

Amidst Butcher Zhang’s laughter, Jiang Li thought for a moment and asked, "Why are you willing?"