The wicked sister-in-law is in charge; meals include fish and shrimp.

Chapter 153 Caught Stealing Potatoes

"Uncle Zhao, let's go find the village chief to see what to do."

Wen Luozhi glanced at the potatoes planted in other people's fields, and they were probably in the same situation, with wilted leaves.

There's no other way now but to ask the village chief to come and think of a solution.

The village chief arrived shortly afterward, followed by the rest of the villagers.

Upon hearing that the potatoes had been stolen, everyone rushed to their own fields to check the situation, and what they saw made them feel like the sky had fallen.

Many of the plants in each plot were missing, making it clear that they weren't stolen all at once.

When the village chief heard about this, he thought to himself that this person was quite clever, knowing that he couldn't steal from just one person, otherwise he would have been discovered long ago.

Wen Luozhi also went to check on the potatoes in her own field. Compared to her own, the others' were really nothing.

At least half of their house had been dug up! Wen Ziming felt like his heart was about to shatter into pieces.

These potatoes were the first thing that had ever saddened him so much. He had been too busy building a house these past few days to check on them, and he never expected that so many would be stolen! The harvest was just around the corner.

He slumped to the ground, and Wen Luozhi walked over and patted him on the shoulder, saying, "It's alright, brother. We have other things besides potatoes."

There are also fruits from Jitou Mountain, and a lot of vegetables in the backyard.

As for paying taxes, they can pay in silver when the time comes, now that they're earning money.

Wen Ziming felt a little better when he thought about the other things he was taking care of. He stood up and punched the tree trunk next to him angrily, "I'm going to catch this thief!"

Their family might be fine for the winter, but what about the other families? They'll be skinned alive just from taxes alone.

These potatoes represent everyone's hope for survival; that thief was a complete scoundrel!

Wen Luozhi pursed her lips and said nothing more. Tonight, she would have Lang Batian patrol outside. As long as the potato thief came again, he would definitely be caught.

The village chief over there also started discussing things, and he gathered everyone in the village together.

Qian Zhaodi thought there was some excitement to watch, so she grabbed a handful of melon seeds and came over excitedly.

Upon hearing that they had discovered the potatoes had been stolen, she felt a little panicked. After calming down, she decided that she and Wen Dazhuang should not go out today, lest they be caught.

She was overjoyed at the thought of having money in her pocket, but seeing their pale faces, she couldn't help but gloat, saying, "I told you not to get too close to the Wen family, now you've been punished by heaven!"

As soon as she finished speaking, everyone stared at her with anger and resentment in their eyes.

Qian Zhaodi chuckled twice and slowly ran back. Wen Luozhi watched her retreating figure thoughtfully.

The clothes Qian Zhaodi was wearing were obviously new. Where would that family in the old house have any money? They couldn't even afford to eat, let alone let her wear fine cotton clothes.

She heard from others that her family was so poor that they could only sleep on a wooden plank bed. What happened to Qian Zhaodi?

She suddenly realized that she hadn't seen Wen Youcai wandering around the village for several days. Usually, around mealtimes, that idiot would come out and rush into people's yards, yelling that he was hungry and trying to steal food, but she hadn't heard about it these past few days.

The more she thought about it, the more uneasy she felt. She had a vague feeling that this matter was related to the lazy family in the old house.

When it was late at night, Wu Hong and Wen Zhuzi went out with their baskets on their backs.

They took turns digging; it was their turn today.

They were still resting and recuperating when the village meeting was held, and Qian Zhaodi forgot to tell them about it when she went back.

As soon as the two arrived at the field, before Wen Zhuzi's hand could even touch the potato leaves, a white shadow pounced on him. He waved his hands to try to drive away Lang Batian, who then bit his arm hard.

Wu Hong was terrified and dropped her basket to run away. The villagers heard Lang Batian's howl and rushed over to surround them. Now no one could escape.

The torches, large and small, illuminated the two men's faces clearly. The village chief, with his hands behind his back, walked out from the crowd and, upon seeing the two of them, became furious, his beard bristling and eyes wide with rage.

"So you were the thieves! You two heartless bastards stole so many potatoes from everyone!"

It's a disgrace that such a morally corrupt person came from their Shanquan Village!

Everyone was furious. They raised their carrying poles and brooms and hit Wen Zhuzi and Wu Hong. The two covered their heads and tried to run away, but were scared back by the snarling wolf Batian.

Wen Zhuzi was terrified of it. Every time he saw it, he would remember how it had bitten his hands and buttocks.

He was so frightened that he sat down on the ground, while Wolf Overlord proudly shook his head and wagged his tail at Wen Luozhi.

Awoo awoo, it said that as long as it takes action, the results will be twice as good with half the effort.

Several brooms landed on her head, and Wu Hong couldn't take it anymore. She raised her head and roared, "Why are you only hitting me?! Qian Zhaodi and Wen Dazhuang also stole from you, why don't you hit them too?!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was furious, and several burly young men stormed off towards the Wen family's old house.

The couple were still asleep when they were awakened by loud banging on the door.

Qian Zhaodi hurriedly got up and looked outside. The courtyard was already full of people.

Wen Dazhuang also woke up. While the two were still figuring out how to escape, Wen Ziming kicked open the door to the main hall and led his men in.

The two women huddled together in fright, but Qian Zhaodi stubbornly maintained her composure, her face contorted with rage. "You brat! What are you doing barging in with people in the middle of the night? If it weren't for wanting to make my aunt..."

"Slap! Slap!" Xie He slapped her twice hard across the face. Under the torchlight, Qian Zhaodi's face looked disgustingly oily, so she quickly wiped her hands.

"Don't you dare open your mouth and spew shit! If you keep spewing nonsense, I'll beat you up!"

Qian Zhaodi's face turned red, and she wanted to jump up and fight back. Wen Luozhi also came in, with the imposing Wolf Batian by her side.

Having given up her thoughts, Wen Luozhi spoke up with a smile, "I think Auntie has gained some weight these past few days. Are our potatoes delicious?"

When Qian Zhaodi heard that she had gained weight, she looked at her arms and body with surprise and thought that she really had gained some weight.

Speaking of the potatoes from Wen Lao Er's family, they really seem to be different from those of other families. They are much sweeter, more fragrant, and much larger than others.

She couldn't bear to sell them all and kept some for herself; they're still in the cellar!

"We don't know anything about potatoes or beans! Don't you dare cause trouble for no reason, you brat!" Wen Dazhuang straightened his back and roared at Wen Luozhi.

Let's see what they can do if he doesn't admit it.

Wen Luozhi wasn't angry and kept smiling. Wolf Batian rushed out of the house and headed towards a corner of the yard, with Xie He following behind.

Qian Zhaodi panicked. Had that dead dog discovered something?

A moment later, Xie He came in carrying a basket of potatoes. She put the basket down heavily on the ground, put her hands on her hips, and said loudly, "These potatoes really are from my family. They're the biggest and the best-looking!"

My eldest son spends his free time fertilizing and weeding. A few days ago, he even dug up a few to look at! I never imagined that half of them would be stolen when I wasn't looking for a moment!

Qian Zhaodi and Wu Hong tried to argue, but the village chief and his men arrived and dumped Wen Zhuzi and Wu Hong in front of them, saying, "They've already told you, let's see how you want to deny it now!"

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