Chapter 824 - 820: In Big Trouble

Under the old locust tree at the Qingshan Team.

A group of people had gathered around to chat. Liu Xiqing was the first to speak up.

"I think Gu Jiaojiao has really committed a major crime this time. It’s been five days, and she still hasn’t been released. She might never come back."

Chen Yan was the first to chime in. "I think so, too. Gu Jiaojiao is in big trouble this time. But this shouldn’t have anything to do with Leng Yuan, right?"

Everyone already knew about the recommendation letter from the commune, and its contents were crystal clear to them. It was true that this matter involved Gu Jiaojiao, but Leng Yuan was innocent. No one in the Qingshan Team knew that Gu Jiaojiao had an existing marriage arrangement in Jiang City.

Chen Shulan pursed her lips and chuckled. "Who knows! But even if he is implicated, Leng Yuan will be fine. Have you all forgotten about his uncle?"

Reminded by Chen Shulan, the crowd suddenly realized. Leng Yuan had an uncle who was a high-ranking official!

"Then, if Gu Jiaojiao gets dealt with, does that mean Leng Yuan is single?"

The word "single" excited everyone under the old locust tree. That was right! Leng Yuan would be single again. If that were the case, wouldn’t their nieces, daughters, or young female relatives finally have a chance?

At that thought, people began standing up one after another.

"Well, I should go back and cook. I’ll take my leave first."

"I need to go home and wash clothes, too."

"I don’t have anything going on today, so I think I’ll head back to visit my parents."

"I have something to do as well..."

Eventually, the entire group dispersed. They were in a rush to head back and prepare the marriageable girls in their families, ready to play matchmaker for Leng Yuan!

In the past, people had taken a fancy to Leng Yuan’s job and showed some interest. But because his standards were too high, everyone dropped the idea of matchmaking. They felt that although he had a good job, he was too cold and wouldn’t know how to dote on a woman. Who would have known that after marrying a wife, he would pamper her like the apple of his eye? Not only did he know how to dote on someone, but he had practically become the gold standard for husbands in the entire Qingshan Team.

This time, they had to be proactive. Leng Yuan had a good job and money—at least five hundred yuan! Aside from that, his house was well-renovated, and he had plenty of brute strength, being an excellent hunter to boot. Adding it all up, he was simply too outstanding. Those with marriageable girls at home couldn’t wait to sprint all the way back.

When the team captain and the village chief walked out of the village office, they saw a crowd of people hurrying back and immediately looked confused.

The captain directly stopped them. "What are you running for? Stop running. The leaders are coming over in a bit, so follow me to welcome them."

A woman who was just about to go home and make arrangements abruptly stopped in her tracks. "Why are the leaders suddenly coming?"

"The leaders are specially escorting Leng Yuan back." He had just received the phone call himself, which was why he had hurried out to gather people to welcome the leaders.

The woman’s eyes lit up. "Captain, I have things to do! Go find someone else!"

The people who had just been walking home broke into a sprint upon hearing that Leng Yuan was returning. In no time, everyone had run off.

The team captain was left speechless. Thoroughly exasperated, he simply intercepted several people on the road and took them to the village entrance to welcome the guests. With the leaders visiting, he couldn’t bring too small of a welcoming party, otherwise it would look too shabby.

After waiting for about half an hour, the car arrived. The captain immediately led his people forward to greet them.

In the village.

There were actually quite a few marriageable girls. Take Chen Jie, for example. Before she even entered her courtyard, she started shouting.

"Xiaoyu, hurry up and change your clothes! Dress up nicely and come out with me for a bit."

Chen Yu looked confused. "Mom, out of the blue, why do I need to dress up?"

She stayed at home every day; who was she dressing up for?!