Fisherman Fubao made his fortune by fishing

Chapter 196 Li Erlang Returns to Rabbit Island

In the afternoon, the group split up and Li Erlang went to Yuge Wharf. Now that the strait between Rabbit Island and Fuzhou Bay had thawed, he wanted to borrow a boat to go back to Rabbit Island to deliver some food to the Zhao family.

Li Yu'er and Li Dalang went to the county government office. When the bailiff heard that the person was someone the clerk knew, he greeted him and immediately and respectfully issued the red deed.

The government office is now headed by County Magistrate Wei, and most of the people who followed County Magistrate Wu have been arrested. The rest are from County Magistrate Wei's faction, or are ordinary servants who did not participate in the war team.

The names on the deed were written according to the names of three families: the ox was written with the name of Li Lao Da, the buffalo was written with the name of Li Lao San, and the donkey was written with the name of Li Lao Er.

Li Yuer put the deed away, thinking that he would go back and ask them to pay the money themselves.

Li Erlang rowed a boat borrowed from the village chief's house, set out from Yuge Wharf, and sailed from the offshore through the strait between Rabbit Island and Fuzhou Bay. The strait is sandwiched between two pieces of land, with light winds and stable waves, so it is relatively safe.

Now, only the Zhao family is left on Rabbit Island, and all the other families are working at Yuge Wharf. The wharf is getting better and better. The area paved with huge bluestone bricks is very smooth and elegant. Just by looking at the outline, you can tell that it will be very grand when it is built. This is a private wharf.

"Uncle Zhao! Are you there?"

Li Erlang did not board the boat rashly, but gave the message under the boat.

"Here! Coming!"

Zhao Changgeng opened the door and got off the boat, followed by Zhao Yanyan.

"Erlang, why are you here?" Zhao Changgeng said in surprise.

Li Erlang carried the large and small bags in both hands and said, "I'm here to bring you some food."

Zhao Changgeng happily went over to help, and Zhao Yanyan blushed as she took a small bag from his hand.

"These are pastries. Yu Baoer loves to eat them. I'll bring some for you to try." Li Erlang said to Zhao Yanyan.

Zhao Yanyan held the snacks in her hand, smiling, and said, "Brother Erlang, did you buy this especially for me?"

Li Erlang nodded casually, "Mm, it's delicious, you try it."

After several people got on the boat, Zhao Yanyan hurried to the kitchen to boil water.

Zhao Changgeng accompanied Li Erlang in talking.

Li Erlang smiled and said, "This time, in addition to bringing you food, I also have some good news. Magistrate Wu and his son are wanted."

He described what had happened before to the Zhao family in vivid detail.

Zhao Changgeng was delighted. "Great! That's great! This beastly father and son should have been dealt with long ago. Does that mean we can go back soon?"

Li Erlang's eyes darkened and he said, "I'm afraid that's not possible. I heard from them that when Magistrate Wu was sued by the people, the prefect had to submit a petition to the court first, and then the court would hear and judge. Now Magistrate Wu and his son are missing, and the people in the gambling house have not been arrested. We still need to wait for the opportunity, and you can decide after the court's judgment comes down."

Thinking of the danger that day, Zhao Changgeng nodded seriously.

Li Erlang mentioned again that someone was burning paper on the abandoned site of their house. Zhao Changgeng sighed and said nothing.

At this time, Zhao Yanyan came in with sugar water.

Li Erlang, who had been rowing a boat on the sea, felt cold and tired. He took the sugar water and drank two bowls in a row.

After chatting for a while and learning that the Zhao family was safe and sound, Li Erlang offered to take his leave. Zhao Changgeng took out some silver and insisted that he accept it.

Li Erlang remembered what Li Yuer said and refused at first but finally accepted the money. However, he did not take the money for the pastries because he just bought them casually and did not use the public account.

Before leaving, Zhao Yanyan stuffed a bundle into his arms.

"Brother Erlang, this is for you. Thank you for saving me that day."

After saying that, she turned around and ran away, without giving Li Erlang a chance to refuse.

Li Erlang weighed the bag in his hand. It was very light, so there should be no money in it. After thinking it over, he accepted it.

When Li Yuer and his companions returned to Fushui Village, they alarmed many villagers as soon as they arrived at the village entrance.

"The Li family is really wealthy! They got three animals without making any noise." The old man looked at the three sturdy animals with envy. Having been farming for a lifetime, how could he not like animals?

"Don't you know yet? The Li family set up two food stalls in the town. Business is very good. There is a long queue every day to buy food, and it is sold out in a short time." Someone went to the town and saw the Li family's stall.

"Really? No wonder he's so rich."

"The Cai family has become rich this time, so why don't you share in the benefits?" Someone said sourly, wishing that his family had such a relative.

"Pah!" A woman spat on the ground. "I don't know who laughed at the Cai family for being ripped off. The whole family is stupid. They were cheated by the Sun family before, and now they are being cheated by the Li family. Look! They just bought three large animals. Do they think they are short of money?"

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The villagers were talking about it with envy, and Li Dalang, the cattle driver, became so stiff from whipping the cows that his hands became stiff.

Some children in the village followed the bullock cart and cheered, "Big bull! Big bull!"

When Old Man Li and others saw the three animals at the door, they were stunned.

Old Mrs. Cai pulled his sleeve and whispered, "Hurry up and get in! There are so many people watching."

"Oh, okay!" Old man Li came to his senses and went forward to help. When he got to the cow, he was stunned again. He had been a fisherman for most of his life and didn't know how to lead a cow.

"How do you lead this cow?"

“Hahahaha!” The villagers watching laughed in good faith, “Brother Li is really funny!”

"There are so many cows that I don't know which one to lead first. I think the yellow cow is obedient, so I'll lead the yellow cow first."

"Is that a horse or a donkey? Why is it so white?" Some young people can't tell the difference between a horse and a donkey.

An old man said: "It looks like a donkey, but the color... This is the first time I have seen a white donkey."

As if it could really understand what others were saying to it, Little Bell lifted its hooves, snorted, and its curved eyes seemed to be smiling.

Little Bell is the name Li Yuer gave to the white donkey because it can find people by listening to the bell.

At this time, Shitou stepped forward, took the initiative to lead the buffalo, and said: "Grandpa Li, I used to herd livestock for the landlord when I was a child. I know how to lead a buffalo. I will help you lead it."

"Okay, okay!" said Old Man Li with satisfaction.

So, Li Dalang drove the ox, Shitou led the buffalo, and the white donkey followed behind. Under Zhao's guidance, they brought the three animals into the backyard.

The gate was closed and the villagers who had watched dispersed reluctantly.

In the backyard, the Cai family's original barn welcomed three new residents. The Cai family also raised a yellow cow before, but later sold it to raise money for Cai Junyi's medical treatment.

Mr. Cai leaned on his cane, looked at the livestock in front of him with joy, and said with emotion: "Brother-in-law, it's a good idea to buy livestock. Livestock can not only plow the land but also attract customers. The children didn't spend money indiscriminately."

Old man Li's eyes moistened as he said, "Don't worry, I won't blame them. It's because I'm useless and have messed around all my life. I can't even afford to buy a boat or pay for my children and grandchildren's medical treatment. Now I'm getting old and I'm enjoying the blessings of my children and grandchildren."

“Hahaha!” Old Master Cai laughed heartily, “Isn’t it natural for me to enjoy the blessings of my children and grandchildren? I’m still waiting to babysit Brother Yi’s children.”

The two men were feeding the animals and chatting at the same time. In the meantime, Old Man Li ran to the kitchen and stole a basin of soybeans to provide a snack for the three animals.

All of a sudden, Dahuang, Dahei and Xiaolingdang had a much better relationship with them.