(267) The lesser of two evils

(267)

Sending away Meng's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, Zhang Qingting went to take a look at his younger siblings first, Niu Dewang had already fallen asleep after taking the medicine, Xiaopang's injury was not serious, but he was really frightened, and even in his dreams, he frowned and slept very peacefully.

Stretched out his hand to gently smooth the wrinkles between his brows, and told Baozhu to sleep more vigilantly at night and come out quietly. Seeing that the lights were still on in Zhao Yulian's room, he also went in to take a look.

Where can Zhao Yulian sleep? As soon as the lights went out, it seemed that they were still in the hands of that gang of domineering gangsters, but they were just closing their eyes and pretending to sleep. As soon as Zhang Qingting came in, she woke up, and said in a hoarse voice, "Sister-in-law, sit!" ”

As soon as he heard this voice, Zhang Qingting's eyes turned red again, and he lowered his head to play with his clothes, feeling guilty, "It's all my fault, and I'm tired of you!" ”

"What did my sister-in-law say? It's also unthinkable, who knows who is so bad? By the way, sister-in-law, I also heard what you just said, do you really plan to withdraw? ”

Zhang Qingting nodded, "If something like this happens, I really don't have the face to do it anymore, if something happens to you again, how can I be good?" ”

Zhao Yulian didn't say anything for a while, only held her hand and said, "Why don't you wait for Brother Ming'er to feel better, and then discuss!" ”

Belch? How do you hear this, as if you don't agree? Forget it, Zhang Qingting is not in the mood to ask at the moment, there is still a serious illness in the house that needs her care.

Although she had tried her best to be as careful as possible, the moment she sat down on the edge of the bed, Zhao Chengcai still called in a low voice, "Mother? ”

"Did you quarrel with you? I'll turn off the lights, and you can go back to sleep! ”

The last candle at the head of the bed was also blown out, and the room was full of darkness, so he shrunk his hands and feet outside the bed and lay down with his head, and tucked Zhao Chengcai's quilt again, "If you feel uncomfortable at night, call me." ”

Zhao Chengcai hummed in a low voice, but sighed slightly, "It's really hard for you today, do you still hurt yourself?" ”

Zhang Qingting's nose was sour when he heard it, "It's all caused by me, don't bother talking, hurry up and close your eyes and rest, if you have anything to say, I'll talk about it tomorrow." ”

Zhao Chengcai smiled lightly and fell asleep. He really wants to nourish his spirit, everyone is tossing enough tonight, what's the matter, let's talk about it tomorrow. However, there is one thing, Zhao Chengcai is very sure, if he doesn't come out tonight, it's fine, but after tonight's incident, he made up his mind that he must let Zhang Qingting do the business in the capital!

The night is deep, even if it is full of heart, as long as it is still flesh and blood, it is difficult to resist the temptation of the sleeping demon after all, and it is deep or shallow to fall asleep. When I went to sleep, it was a sunny day, as if what happened last night was a nightmare. But the pain in his chest still reminded Zhang Qingting how terrifying and real what happened last night.

"What did you say?" Zhang Qingting was really unbelievable, why did Xiucai get up early in the morning and obviously suffer such a big loss, but still let her continue her business? "Xianggong, this kind of anger can't be fought!"

A faint smile appeared on Zhao Chengcai's pale face, and he said in a still weak voice, "Don't fight with me first, quickly send Baozhu to the hospital to find the two fathers of the Lou family, just say that I am sick, let them remember that they made notes then, and borrow me a copy when they go back!" ”

This is, Zhang Qingting went out and ordered. When the Meng family in charge of the guard heard this, he specially borrowed a horse and sent another person to accompany Baozhu.

Zhao Yulian came in with the boiled decoction, "I also think that the eldest brother is right!" We can't just give up. ”

Zhao Chengcai looked at the little sister and smiled encouragingly, Zhao Yulian handed the medicine to Zhang Qingting, and slowly analyzed the pros and cons, "No matter what those people came for yesterday, but sister-in-law, let's not steal, don't rob, just do some business, what's in the way of them?" Why don't we do it as soon as they say so? Like in the past, at home, there were often some gangsters in my aunt's shop who came to make trouble, if they were too scared to do it, would they still be alive? ”

"What you said is a trivial matter, but this is the capital, and those people are outlaws!" Zhang Qingting blew the medicine and fed it into Zhao Chengcai's mouth one by one, "The strong dragon does not suppress the head snake, this is all a matter of the deep mansion compound, we don't need to go through this troubled water." ”

"But sister-in-law, have you ever thought that if those people are targeting the Meng family, and they have already determined that we are the Meng family, that is, if you stop it, will they believe it?"

How not to believe it? The question in Zhang Qingting's heart flashed, and he would come back to his senses. If the Meng family wants to continue to do it, then even if they quit, they can't guarantee that they won't.

"Mother, I listened to what you said to the two ladies of the Meng family yesterday." Zhao Chengcai took advantage of the interval between taking the medicine and opened his mouth sentence by sentence, "No matter if we don't have this trip or not, we will go back to the countryside in half a month." Are those people so bold as to dare to go home with us to our detriment? That's not just picking quarrels and provoking trouble, but deliberately hurting people, and they should be beheaded! Then will the Lord behind them be implicated in the slightest? ”

Zhang Qingting suddenly understood what he meant, although those people said ruthlessly, they didn't really dare to kill them. If they really want to trouble the Meng Mansion, then they will do it directly, why should they be unlucky? I'm afraid it's a bit taboo. Otherwise, why did they hide in such a dark alley yesterday and still cover their faces? This is what it means to still have a face, and I dare not publicize it.

"My aunt taught me in the past that most of the people who fight black fists behind their backs and stumble secretly are some incompetent people! It's like a rat in the gutter, although it is annoying, but there is no need to be afraid. Zhao Yulian's delicate little face implied bravery and firmness, "As long as we pick up the stick, it won't dare to come to the house again." ”

"The lesser of two evils. Mother, think about it again, whether you do this business in the future or not, but we have already offended those people in the shadows, but you suddenly stopped, and you want to offend the people of Mengfu, do you have to do this? To offend a friend for an inexplicable enemy is really worth the loss! ”

Zhang Qingting figured it out, it's easy to add icing on the cake, but it's hard to send charcoal in the snow. If they still don't abandon the Meng Mansion at this juncture, then it can be said that the Meng family owes them some affection, and if they get along again in the future, they can't talk about the past. But she was still worried, what if someone else came to make trouble? You can't put your family in danger all the time, right?

Zhao Chengcai smiled indifferently, "We were careless yesterday, if we walked with Qiao Gong or called a car, I'm afraid there wouldn't be such a disaster." It's just a blessing and not a curse, and it can't be avoided. ”

"Nope! I was negligent in this matter. Zhang Qingting said that someone had followed and inquired about their origins, and it was possible that they were the same group as the people last night.

"And voila! This shows that people have been eyeing us for a long time, and no matter how much we avoid it, something will still happen. Zhao Chengcai's eyes revealed some cold meaning, quite like the look of gambling with Sun Junliang in the past, "Since you pick us, it is a soft persimmon that bullies us, but is our Zhao family at the mercy of others?" He won't let us do it, let's do it! Let's see if they can really kill people with a cane in the open fire! ”

"Big brother is right!" Zhao Yulian resolutely supported, "Sister-in-law, we are not hot-headed. Although I am young and don't know the height of the sky, I also understand some truth. You think, our business is Meng Mansion on one side, and Second Master Qiao is hanging on the other. Regardless of whether these two families are more powerful than the black-hearted bad guys, at least they all have families and businesses, friends and good friends. Those bad guys bullied us, and they also slapped these two families in the face, can they stand idly by? We just need to be a little more careful when we go out, so that those bad guys don't have a chance to take advantage of it. This matter, unless the emperor himself decrees that we are not allowed to do it, then we will stop it. Otherwise, you must not take this soft. ”

Zhang Qingting suddenly found that the two brothers and sisters were really alike, and there was a stubbornness in their bones, as if they were ...... Zhao Wang's!

Zhao Chengcai looked at his sister and smiled, "Mother, I know that something like this happened, and you feel very uncomfortable, but it's really not your fault!" ”

Seeing that the eldest brother was struggling to speak, Zhao Yulian took over the topic again, "Sister-in-law, what you are doing is serious, and making money just wants to make our family live a better life." It's not something you can predict when something like this happens, so why should you blame yourself too much? ”

Zhao Chengcai raised his hand hard, wrapped Zhang Qingting's hand in the palm of his hand, and his eyes were filled with infinite affection, "You have done a good job, really good!" I don't care how much money I make, but what I care about is my mother, if you are angry about this matter, or even lose confidence, then I will really be sad. ”

Zhang Qingting's eyes were red again, but he was moved for them, this is a family, always standing by your side selflessly, even if he is affected by you, he still stands firmly by your side, he will not accuse you for half a sentence, but share difficulties with you.

What to do, it seems that there is already an answer.

Mrs. Meng's place, Zhang Qingting went for a trip in person, and when she came back, she received a sentence, "It's rare that Xiaoniang understands the righteousness so well, don't say it's in the capital in the future, if you have any difficulties at home, just ask, as long as we can help, we will never shirk!" ”

That's enough, Zhang Qingting only needs their family to remember this affection. In the afternoon, Mrs. Meng personally brought a lot of people to visit, and she was calm and kind, which was a step further than before.

In the evening, the two fathers of the Lou family also blushed and came over with notes. There was no need for them to bother to copy at all, and the two of them had already written another copy neatly.

I know that their drunkards don't mean to drink, but this kindness is to be understood. Fortunately, the group of people showed mercy, and Zhao Chengcai did not have any injuries on his face, so he only said that he was sick for a while, and no one revealed the injuries anyway, so they believed it and thought it was true.

Since they entered the door, Zhang Qingting ordered the sister-in-law to stay in the room and not come out, waiting to see the two brothers leave with regret, but it made people feel relieved and laughed for a while.

After dinner, I didn't expect Qiao Zhongda to come over to visit, and he was really well-informed!

(PS Happy Holidays to all female friends!) )