RPAGF Chapter 516 Zhou Dazhu Discovers Clues
Chapter 516 Zhou Dazhu Discovers Clues
Chapter 516 Zhou Dazhu Discovers Clues
"Sister Cuihua, let's go to the main room and eat and talk." Shi Liu took Cuihua's hand affectionately and walked towards the main room, while instructing the servants to add a pair of bowls and chopsticks for Cuihua.
In the main hall, two large round tables were neatly arranged and filled with people. Shi Liu pulled Cuihua over to a table filled with Xiuying's daughters and two lively and adorable little ones.
Cuihua didn't hesitate to greet Shiliu, picking up her bowl and digging in. The table was filled with tempting dishes: golden, buttery chicken soup, emitting bursts of fresh fragrance; steamed silver carp, tender and succulent, adorned with shredded green onions; and several plates of refreshing vegetables, all of which were Cuihua's favorites.
Cuihua ate while saying to Shiliu, "Shiliu, I always feel that there's something a little strange about those people in the Zhao family. A few days ago, Guangzong went to the mountains and came back with a lot of game. And these days, everyone is worried that those officials and bandits will attack, but these people are in a particularly happy mood. Don't you think this is a bit abnormal?"
Shi Liu comforted her, "Sister Cuihua, don't worry too much. They are always greedy for small gains. Maybe Tian Guilan took something home from somewhere again, so she is secretly happy there." After all, the couple had done this kind of thing to take advantage of others many times before.
Guihua frowned slightly, looked at Cuihua and asked, "Sister Cuihua, are you worried that the Zhao family will secretly collude with those officials and bandits?"
As she spoke, Guihua's eyes fell on Zhou Xiaoxiong, who was eating at another table. Zhou Dazhu had killed his father-in-law, escaped on the way to the government, and had not been heard from since.
Guihua thought for a moment, then stood up and walked towards Zhou Xiaoxiong. "Xiaoxiong, it's getting dark soon, and it's very cold and windy on the mountain. Mom was wearing thin clothes when she went out today. I'm worried she might catch a cold. Can you go and get her a cloak?"
With Zhou Xiaoxiong here, there were some things Guihua couldn't bring herself to say. She still remembered how after her father passed away, the gossipy women in the village always talked about her and her sisters being a burden behind their backs. Even her grandmother called them "unlucky stars" who had lost their father and were unwanted.
Little Bear's grandfather was killed by his biological father, and his mother died of anger after hearing the news. The blow that Little Bear suffered was too great for an ordinary person to bear, and she must not let Little Bear's heart be hurt again.
"Okay, Sister Guihua, I just finished eating too." Little Bear said as he wiped the corner of his mouth with his hand, "I'll go give Aunt Xiuying a cloak right away."
The reason why those officials and bandits outside the village who were eyeing the village covetously have not been able to attack until now is all thanks to Aunt Xiuying's strategic planning, so he cannot let Aunt Xiuying catch a cold at all costs.
Osmanthus smiled and said, "Okay, then I'll go get the cloak."
When Lao Liu and Lao Qi heard their conversation, they immediately put down the bowls in their hands.
Little Six's eyes sparkled as he said, "Brother Bear, we'll go with you."
Little Old Seven also echoed: "Yeah, we are worried about you going alone."
Little Six and Little Seven have long been curious about the mysterious cabin.
Xiuying had previously told them that the cabin contained something important and that they were not allowed to approach it, which had only made them itch, like a kitten scratching non-stop. This time, they had finally caught this opportunity and they didn't want to miss it.
Night gradually enveloped the earth. Zhou Dazhu led Damao and Gray Bear to a very hidden wall behind the village.
Da Mao looked up at the wall and saw that it was covered with iron nails. He looked troubled and whispered, "Boss, you see, there are iron nails all over it. I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to climb over."
Zhou Dazhu looked calm as he slowly walked to the foot of the wall and gently pushed aside a patch of weeds. As the weeds were pushed aside, a hidden cave entrance suddenly appeared before his eyes.
He had carefully dug this cave before he became a bandit in the mountains. At that time, his heart was filled with his son, thinking that if he had the chance in the future, he could quietly come back to see his son, even if it was just from a distance.
The last time he sent people to Futian Village to rescue his son, he hadn't revealed the existence of the cave. He knew that if those people knew the secret, the cave would likely be sealed immediately. He had always considered the cave his son's last escape route, and he carefully guarded this secret.
This time, Zhou Dazhu's eyes were full of determination. He secretly vowed that no matter what, he must take his son away from this dangerous place.
Zhou Dazhu went into the cave and turned back to whisper to the two people behind him, "Follow me."
Big Hair and Grizzly Bear quickly followed and came out of the cave. The three of them tacitly formed a circle with their backs to each other, vigilantly observing their surroundings, and carefully moving slowly towards the direction of the Zhao family, covering each other.
Just then, three small figures suddenly appeared in front of them. Zhou Dazhu's heart tightened, and he quickly hid behind a nearby haystack with Damao and Huixiong. The three of them held their breath, their eyes fixed on the children.
Damao narrowed his eyes slightly and muttered softly, "Look at this village! It's truly wealthy! Even the children are dressed so elegantly. The clothes these three little ones are wearing are all made of fine cotton. Look at their jackets, they're embroidered with delicate flowers. The fact that these children are dressed so elegantly shows that this village is quite wealthy."
Grizzli also nodded. "That's right. Look at these kids, they're so chubby, especially the little boy. He looks so strong, so he must have a good diet. Tsk, this village is really rich."
When those "little meat balls" gradually approached, Zhou Dazhu took a closer look and suddenly realized that the strong and healthy child walking in the middle was his son whom he had been thinking about day and night - Zhou Xiaoxiong.
When I left, Xiao Xiong was so thin that he looked like he could be blown down by a gust of wind. But now, my son has grown taller and stronger, and the clothes he wears are of high quality. All this is thanks to my good brother Zhao Cunliang!
When his eyes fell on the two little girls following his son, his eyes lit up instantly. Aren’t they the sixth and seventh little girls from Xiuying’s family?
Zhou Dazhu recalled the time he met Zhao Cunliang's eldest son in the mountains. At that time, the child told him that Xiao Xiong had been captured by Xiuying, who coveted his family's land, and that Xiao Xiong's life in Xiuying's home was miserable.
However, the scene in front of him was completely different. Little Bear was talking and laughing with Xiuying's daughters. It didn't look like they were having a bad time at all!
Zhou Xiaoxiong suddenly stopped, turned around, and said to Xiao Laoliu and Xiao Laoqi beside him: "Sixth sister, seventh sister, you two should go back first. It's getting late, and Aunt Xiuying is still waiting for me to deliver the cloak. After I deliver the cloak to Aunt Xiuying, I will come back to find you immediately." After speaking, he gently patted the neatly folded cloak in his hands.