Chapter 9: The Ruined Paradise
Of course, Wang Hao also realized that the nonsense he made up casually before might have been seen through by the little girl, but since the little girl didn't say anything, he was happy to act as if nothing had happened.
Ni Ping'er led the way in front, Wang Hao helped Liao Hua to follow behind, such a combination couldn't go fast, not far away, and the group of three walked for more than an hour before they saw the village where Ni Ping'er's house was located from a distance.
"Your house is really hidden! From outside the woods, there was no sign that there was a village. Wang Hao stood on the slope of the hill, looking at the small village surrounded by mountains, and a peaceful atmosphere came to his face.
"It's alright!" Ni Ping'er grinned and said that seeing that the home was in front of her, the little girl's mood suddenly improved a lot.
The trio walked down the hill along the trail and were soon spotted by the villagers.
After receiving the notification from the villagers, the village chief Ni Zhuanghan hurriedly rushed out of the house, and when he saw Ni Ping'er walking from the entrance of the village, he couldn't help but cry.
"Grandpa!" Ni Ping'er quickly pounced on it, threw herself into the arms of the old village chief, and vented the grievances in her heart.
Wang Hao watched the touching scene of the reunion of his grandfather and grandson from the sidelines, and he was not in a hurry to go up to say hello.
Actually, he really wanted to know how to do the task of "the village chief's wish", but if he disturbed this kind of scene, he would definitely be despised by others. Wang Hao has always believed that he is still very particular about doing things!
However, Ni Zhuanghan's old appearance really made Wang Hao break out in a cold sweat, he lied in order to coax Ni Ping'er before, but now it seems that it is too clumsy, but the little girl still gave him face and did not poke him on the spot.
"Presumably the two of them are the great benefactors who saved the old man's granddaughter, please accept the old man's worship!"
The old village chief calmed down with Ni Ping'er, and then remembered that there were two benefactors around him, and hurriedly stepped forward to salute.
Wang Hao and Liao Hua would not accept his courtesy, one left and one right, hurriedly stepped forward to support the old village chief.
"Old man must be polite, this is a gesture, why worry about it!"
Hearing Liao Hua's words, Wang Hao couldn't help but pout, he really couldn't say such sour words.
It was because it was a mission that he would risk going up to the rescue, if it weren't for the mission...... He's probably going to come to the rescue too, right......
Name: Ni Zhuanghan
Gender: Male
Age: 57
Combat effectiveness: 13
Identity: The head of Taoyuan Village
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Wang Hao noticed that the village chief Ni Zhuanghan also had a name on his head, and said that as he expected, as long as he knew the other party's name, he could see the other party's personal information.
Taking advantage of Liao Hua's greetings with the old village chief, Wang Hao took a closer look at this small village called Taoyuan Village.
Except for a few dilapidated rooms, there was really nothing left.
Wang Hao was surprised to find that the results of careful examination were basically the same as the effect of one or two glances, the whole village was dilapidated, and there was really nothing to see. When I look at it from a distance, I still think it's a paradise, and when I am in it, I find that it can only be regarded as a dilapidated paradise at most.
He and Liao Hua fled all the way, and there were several villages they passed, and I really hadn't seen anything like this.
"Wang Shaoxia, great kindness, the old man and grandson are unforgettable!" After receiving Liao Hua's guidance, the old village chief learned that the thin young man on the side was the one who really rescued his granddaughter, and hurriedly pulled Ni Ping'er to give a big salute to Wang Hao.
Wang Hao accepted the worship of the two of them with peace of mind, the reason why he didn't accept the previous salute was because Wang Hao felt that this old man was unclear, obviously he didn't have Liao Hua's share, but he wanted to worship Liao Hua as well, and now that the "truth is revealed", it seems that it is natural to accept this worship.
Wang Hao received this worship, and his heart suddenly felt a lot more comfortable, so he learned Liao Hua's tone and waved his hand and said: "Don't worry about it!" Just call me Wang Hao, it's too awkward to call me Wang Shaoxia. ”
The first half of the sentence is still like that, and the second half of the sentence runs back to the original tone.
Although the old village chief felt that what Wang Hao said sounded strange, he also felt that the young man in front of him was very sincere, and this was originally his granddaughter's life-saving benefactor, so he suddenly felt a lot of good feelings towards him.
Wang Hao stubbornly said a few polite words to the old village chief, and the main topic came.
"Listening to what Liao Zhuangshi said, the two of them have no place to rest for the time being, if they don't like the simplicity of the village, why don't you stay for a while and then find a place to go?"
The old village chief looked at Wang Hao with anticipation on his face, he also knew that his village was already a gold paste on his face when described as shabby, but anyone who had a little ability, how could he be willing to stay in a dilapidated place like him, he hoped that the two of them could stay, and he also hoped that with their strength, they could give the last remaining people in this dilapidated village a little more shelter, and stay for a day, that's all.
After the old village chief said this, the other villagers who were watching the two outsiders all showed expectant expressions, in such a troubled era, how rare it is to have such a capable person come to their village. The previous few rebels were able to loot their village, and they were able to rescue Ni Ping'er from the hands of the rebels, what a great skill, isn't that a capable person!
In fact, not to mention them, even Wang Hao himself does not have the slightest sense of security in this troubled era.
Being able to get strong shelter and survive with difficulty is an indescribable luxury for these old and weak villagers.
Only a few rebels were able to raid their villages with impunity, and the little food that was left was even more searched by them, and even the granddaughter of the village chief said that they could be captured.
The village chief, the smallest official of the Great Xia Empire, is nothing in such troubled times.
Wang Hao naturally noticed the reaction of the villagers, but that was not the focus of his concern, what he cared about was his task, and he estimated that if he refused the village chief's request, it was estimated that the task would probably be yellow.
Of course, it is absolutely not possible!
"Why did the old man say this, thank you for your care, and you are willing to provide me with a place to stay, I should be grateful!" Wang Hao pretended to be frightened.
The old village chief was overjoyed when he heard this! The chrysanthemums all over the face bloomed!
"Don't dare to be, don't dare to be!" The old village chief hurriedly waved his hand.
"But ......" Then he took another turn, and his face was embarrassed.
Wang Hao had long expected that it would not be so simple, and it seems that the following is the main topic.
"Uncle Dan said that it doesn't matter, if there is someone who can help, I will not refuse."
"In that case, I'll just say it to the old man! Since the Liu thief uprising, Daxia has been in a mess, and the anti-thieves have been coerced all the way, and everywhere they passed, all the young and strong people were pulled into the thief army," When it came to the anti-thief, the old village chief subconsciously glanced at Liao Hua, in fact, in his heart, Liao Hua, who was dressed as an "anti-thief", was still somewhat worried about Liao Hua, even if they saved their granddaughter, "A good place like our village, you see, what kind of toss it has been!" The officials above fled and died, and no one cared about the lives of ordinary people such as me! The common people are miserable! ”
When the old village chief said this, there was already a lot of crying around him, and it was obvious that every family had suffered from this world.