flstandardbreds Chapter 117 How can a man go back on his word?
Chapter 117 How can a man go back on his word?
"Village chief, we are just luring the people at the village entrance away, so why don't we set off tonight?" Ning Zhongyi asked curiously.
"..."
For the first time, Mo Lengzhou didn't know how to respond. Should he tell them that he had just eaten meat last night and didn't want to leave so soon?
Although his wife was by his side, sleeping outside in the open air was definitely not as comfortable as sleeping in his new bed at home.
But he was too embarrassed to say it, he wanted to sleep in his new bed for a few more nights!
Seeing that the man's face turned red with anxiety and he didn't answer, Lu Zhitao thought he was too proud to admit his mistake.
She kindly explained, "We don't know exactly how many people are outside right now. Even if Mo Lengzhou's martial arts skills are very strong, he can't defeat thousands of troops."
"No way! Who would send so many troops to attack our small village?"
Yan Tianyou said this, but in his heart he already believed what Lu Zhitao said.
He was so anxious that his face turned pale, his hands were clenched into fists, and his nails were deeply dug into his palms, as if he was trying to divert his inner anxiety.
Several elders also frowned. They wanted to leave because they were afraid that there were a lot of people outside the village.
"Everyone, rest assured tonight. Tomorrow I will take a few people to investigate the village entrance." Mo Lengzhou's voice was flat.
But his deep eyes were gloomy and terrifying. If it weren't for the group of bastards outside forcing him, he would have already been holding the beautiful girl in his arms.
With her by their side, they could go anywhere, but there was no one at the village entrance forcing them to leave.
After he finished speaking, he pulled Lu Zhitao out of the Juyi Hall and said, "Tao'er, shall we go home?"
"Let's go to the village entrance now to find out how many people have come." Lu Zhitao said softly.
She was really curious because in the original book, no one in Mojia Village betrayed the village chief and escaped from the village.
The male and female protagonists went into the village to recuperate for two months, and only left with the villagers after the New Year.
Because the heroine Song Zhuxin has space and food, everyone in Mojia Village, young and old, is willing to follow her.
When they were about to reach Liangzhou, they encountered the secret guards of King Chen who were hunting down the descendants of the Mohist school.
Gongxi Leqing lost his life during those chases while trying to block the knife for Song Zhuxin.
The hero and heroine have food in their hands, and the team following them is getting bigger and bigger. The food in Song Zhuxin's space is only enough to feed 10,000 people for three months.
After years of famine, everyone was very panicked, like headless flies. When they suddenly saw someone giving them food, how could they not obey?
The male and female protagonists have the halo of the protagonists. It rains after the New Year, and the people who follow them farm and hunt.
But they all obey Song Zhuxin's command wholeheartedly. Some of them can not only support themselves but also support many people.
Lu Zhitao was eager to leave the village because he wanted to pick up some refugees fleeing famine.
Under the dim moonlight, Mo Lengzhou looked at the person who was within his reach and couldn't help but kiss her.
"Tao'er, why don't we go home first? I'll go investigate again tomorrow during the day."
Seeing the man's passionate gaze on her, Lu Zhitao felt a tremor in her heart. "Okay!"
Seeing her nod in agreement, he suddenly stretched out his arms, held her in his arms, and looked down at her.
His eyes were as bright as the stars twinkling in the night sky, "Tao'er, I don't want to leave so soon."
"Even if I leave, I will go with you!"
"But there's no bed outside, and you'll be sleeping in the open air. I'm afraid you won't be used to it."
"You're not used to it, right?" Lu Zhitao asked with a smile. What was there for her to be uncomfortable with?
How can she sleep peacefully in this apocalyptic world where zombies can appear anywhere and at any time?
"Well, I'm not used to it. My wife knows it too. She only started eating meat for her husband. I really don't want to leave."
"Let's go to the village entrance tomorrow to see what's going on. If they can't break into the village, we can set off after the New Year."
"Tao'er, it would be wonderful if no one forced us! After it rains, I want to hold your hand among the green mountains and clear waters.
Walking along the bridges south of the Yangtze River, there are green leaves and red flowers on the bridges, and flowing water under the bridges. On one end is green silk, and on this end is white hair.
"Leng Zhou, I really didn't expect you to be such an artistic young man, haha... To be honest, I also long for that kind of life."
"Really?"
"Ah."
"Tao'er, I like you more and more..."
After lunch the next day.
At the entrance of the village, a narrow path meandered out. On the path, Mo Lengzhou was holding Lu Zhitao's hand, followed by a group of teenagers.
The winter sun shines through the treetops, casting golden spots of light, adding a layer of warm glow to this quiet land.
However, this originally quiet village entrance is now filled with a tense atmosphere.
The old man from the Zuo clan had wrinkles all over his face, and his eyes were like an old wolf hiding in the dark, revealing a hint of uneasiness and determination.
The teenagers behind them were talking in low voices, a hint of urgency in their whispers, but their faces were full of excitement for the unknown.
"Village chief, are you really going out?" Elder Zuo asked in a low voice, with a hint of trembling in his voice.
His eyes were fixed on Mo Lengzhou, as if waiting for an answer that would reassure him.
"Uncle Zuo, please stay. I'll take Tao'er out to investigate and come back later."
Several elders did not respond immediately, but turned around and looked at the road leading to the outside world at the entrance of the village.
The wind blew their white hair, bringing a hint of coolness, and the past events of the village emerged in their minds.
The children’s play, the youth’s struggle, the women and children’s tranquility, everything is gathered at this moment.
But now, the village entrance is no longer peaceful. The hidden danger is like an impending storm, making them make a difficult decision.
"Let our subordinates lead those people away!" The voice of the Zuo clan elder was low but firm.
"Only in this way can we protect our homeland and our descendants. If the young master wants to venture out, he should wait until the outside world is calm..."
"We made the decision yesterday. I'm just going to see what the situation is like outside. If there aren't many people, we won't leave the village until after the New Year."
The elders looked at each other, and they all understood that if there were too many people outside, they would face invisible threats if they stayed in the village.
And those people waiting at the village entrance were like beasts lurking in the darkness, ready to pounce on the village at any time.
Mo Lengzhou's decision was like a sharp sword, piercing through the heavy haze. "Listen up, everyone! Wait for me at the village entrance."
"Village Chief, Madam, would you like to..."
"No, I will protect her." There was a hint of determination in Mo Lengzhou's voice.
Mo Lengzhou hugged Lu Zhitao and slowly turned around, looking at the person beside him with sharp eyes. He really wanted to keep her.
But she tried so hard to respond, and he promised to take her with him in a daze. How could a man go back on his word?
"Husband, I believe you will protect me." Lu Zhitao said with a smile.
"Please stay, we will be back soon." Mo Lengzhou said happily.