Chapter 319 - 313 Don’t play tricks_1
Lin Chang’an was frustrated by Liu Aniu’s interference, originally planning to complain to Dongjia once he returned. But seeing Dongjia’s attitude, he realized Liu Aniu’s staying was likely Dongjia’s decision, so he dared not say more. Yet, he was truly annoyed, wondering when this simpleton had gained Dongjia’s favor. The man had no insight and only cared about working the fields; how could he be someone capable of handling matters? He couldn’t understand what Dongjia saw in him.
"Nonsense! Liu Aniu is home watching over things because I asked him to. It seems to me it’s not him, but you who’s plotting something. Why else would you stick around when everyone else went to the shrine?" Zhao Erhu was looking to vent his anger from his dispute with Jiang Ziqi, and he lashed out at Lin Chang’an fiercely.
Seeing Zhao Erhu’s reaction, Lin Chang’an sensed trouble, thinking his standing with Dongjia was now truly at risk. Perhaps Liu Aniu had spoken ill of him behind his back. Why else would Dongjia suddenly place his trust in Liu Aniu instead? On the surface, Liu Aniu looked honest, but who knows what deceit lay in his heart. It was infuriating.
Lin Chang’an silently cursed Liu Aniu countless times, denouncing him as sly and cunning for sabotaging him. He vowed to settle the score with Liu Aniu later. Right now, his priority was to regain Dongjia’s trust. Facing Zhao Erhu’s rebuke, Lin Chang’an felt intimidated and forced himself to spin lies, something he was well-accustomed to doing.
"Dongjia, I’ve been wronged! You treat us long-term workers so well, paying us more than others, how could I ever be so ungrateful? Don’t believe the nonsense those villains whisper behind my back. My loyalty to you is undying. I didn’t go to the shrine earlier because my stomach was suddenly upset, and I had to use the outhouse. I was about to head to the shrine when I saw Liu Aniu in the courtyard. I wasn’t aware it was your order, and he didn’t tell me, so I waited for your return. You must believe me."
Liu Aniu was angry inside, watching Lin Chang’an twist the truth. He wanted to explain everything to Dongjia to reveal Lin Chang’an’s true colors and prevent being deceived by him. But when Liu Aniu saw Dongjia’s wife shake her head disapprovingly, with a clear signal to stop in her eyes, he realized Dongjia might already know Lin Chang’an was no good; otherwise, he wouldn’t have put him on watch today. Not wanting to ruin Dongjia’s plans, Liu Aniu promptly shut his mouth.
Lin Yue could tell Zhao Erhu was about to explode at Lin Chang’an, but she had everything planned and wouldn’t miss this opportunity. She quickly intervened, halting Zhao Erhu’s upcoming words.