Chapter 417: Vigilance (1)
Chapter 417: Vigilance (1)
Although the punishment of "expulsion from the village" wasn't severe enough for Wang Dali, Mo Qingze understood that Yang Bao was following the newly established village regulations, which were fair. So, he didn't press the issue further. The decision to expel Wang Dali would be announced during the village meeting when the new regulations were made public, serving as a warning to all Liuyang Village residents.
As for the dozen or so villagers who had supported Wang Dali in extorting the Mo family, Yang Bao also proposed punishments for them. They would receive a verbal warning, and any repeat offense would result in their expulsion as well. Additionally, each of them had to perform half a month of unpaid labor for the Mo family as an apology.
Upon hearing about these punishments, Mo Yan had no objections, and the younger ones clapped their hands and cheered loudly.
On the night Wang Dali and his gang caused trouble, the children had slept soundly and weren't awakened. They only found out the next day and were furious. Now that the wrongdoers were about to be punished, they were naturally elated.
Seeing the children happy, Mo Qingze, who had been feeling depressed, also smiled a little.
Mo Yan's heart stirred, and she casually asked, "Dad, the New Year is approaching. Was the town lively? Did you see anything interesting?"
Mo Qingze's smile faltered. Thinking about the person he saw earlier in the day, his expression became complicated. "I was busy shopping and didn't pay much attention. There were a lot of people."
"Oh, it must have been lively then. If there's nothing pressing, we should all go for a stroll before the New Year," Mo Yan suggested.
Noticing her father's unusual reaction, Mo Yan realized that the situation was more complicated than it seemed. However, with so many people around, she couldn't probe further and changed the subject, getting up to bring out the food from the kitchen.
With the younger children and Xiao Hua and Mao Tuan playing around, the dinner table atmosphere was lively. Yet, Mo Qingze's subdued demeanor made Mo Yan increasingly worried.
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"Father, tell me the truth. Who did you see at the jewelry store today?"
After dinner, while the others were in the small kitchen room by the fire, Mo Yan found an excuse to invite Mo Qingze to the study. She directly voiced her concerns.
It wasn't that she was overly curious or prying into her father's privacy. She was genuinely worried that her straightforward father might have unintentionally offended someone difficult to deal with.
Caught off guard by his daughter's direct question, Mo Qingze was momentarily stunned. He quickly denied, "No, I didn't see anyone." Trying to soften his harsh tone, he forced a smile and said, "These years, you three have endured much hardship with me. Now that life is better, I wanted to pick some jewelry for you all. But I didn't have enough money today, so I didn't go in. Don't overthink it."
Understanding her eldest daughter's concern, Mo Qingze wasn't angry at her probing but silently blamed himself for giving away too much.
Mo Yan hoped she was overthinking, but her father's vehement reaction and flimsy explanation only increased her anxiety. "Father, I'm grown up now and can help support this family. Please don't shoulder everything alone. It only makes me worry more."
"Yan'er, I..." Mo Qingze's face showed signs of struggle. It wasn't that he didn't want to share; he just didn't know where to begin. He regretted the impulsive decision to enter that jewelry store, where he encountered two people he never wanted to see again.
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Hihi I got some idea who ge see or rather who is she
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