After the little cannon fodder was reborn, he chose the villain childhood sweetheart

Xie Lan reacted quickly and immediately tightened the reins, causing the big black horse to stop.

The big black horse snorted in dissatisfaction when he reined it in.

Xie Lan apologized, patted the horse's neck and said, "I'm sorry."

The big black horse has a good temper and lowers his head meekly.

Xie Lan frowned as he looked at the person who suddenly appeared in front of him to stop the carriage, and asked in confusion: "Who are you?"

The man ran to Xie Lan in two steps, looking anxious.

"You are Master Xie Lan, I remember you!"

Xie Lan carefully identified for a while and finally remembered who this person was.

This man was a clerk in the bookstore. It was he who received him and Jiang Wan last time when they went to the bookstore to buy pens, ink, paper and inkstone.

"What's the matter with me?"

Xie Lan was puzzled.

Jiang Wan also lifted the car curtain and stuck her head out, asking curiously, "What's wrong?"

The waiter's name was Fu Wu. When Fu Wu saw Jiang Wan, he said excitedly, "You are Miss Jiang Wan from Lushui Village!"

Seeing how excited and anxious he was, Jiang Wan was completely confused. "Hey, man, why did you stop our carriage? I'm not going to the bookstore to buy anything now."

Fu Wu was anxious and said hurriedly, "Miss Jiang, you have to go to the bookstore! You took so many pens and books from the bookstore. If you don't go and settle the bill, when the shopkeeper comes back and sees that the goods are not in the account, he will send me to the government!"

what?

Did she take pens, ink and books from the bookstore?

Jiang Wan was even more confused. She went to look at Xie Lan. Xie Lan's face became more serious and he shook his head at her.

"I haven't been to a bookstore recently."

Upon hearing this, Fu Wu stamped his feet in anxiety.

"Mr. Xie, what are you talking about? My cousin said that the person who bought on credit left his name as Xie Lan! Aren't you Mr. Xie Lan? If it wasn't you who came to the bookstore to buy on credit, who else could it be?"

Xie Lan's brows furrowed a little, and he said coldly, "I haven't been there before, how can I buy it on credit?"

Fu Wu thought they were going to default on their debt, so he shouted at the onlookers, "Everyone, come and take a look! This guy looks decent, but he is a scoundrel and a liar! He clearly took several sets of expensive writing brushes, inkstones, and paper from my bookstore and paid dozens of taels on credit, but now he is turning his back on it! He is clearly dressed in luxury, but he still refuses to pay back the money. Tell me, such a shameless person should be sent to the government!"

The onlookers crowded around to eat the melon and talk about it.

"Oh, this young man looks handsome, and he is wearing a satin dress, how could he refuse to pay the debt?"

"What do you know, you blind woman? It's all skin and illusion! Can't a handsome man be a rogue? In my opinion, he is just a gigolo, hooking up with the beautiful lady in the carriage, and buying books on credit without her knowledge."

"What nonsense are you two talking about? In my opinion, this man and woman are not good people! Maybe the girl is a prostitute in a brothel, and the man is her lover. They cheated the bookstore boy together and cheated his family of dozens of taels of silver!"

"..."

The unbearable discussions made Xie Lan's face darker and darker. He was about to open his mouth to dismiss everyone, but Jiang Wan held him back.

Jiang Wan whispered beside him, "There's something fishy about this matter, don't get excited yet."

After that, she turned to the emotional Fu Wu and said, "Brother, let's go back to the bookstore and talk about what's going on. My cousin doesn't want to deny it, but I'm afraid there is some misunderstanding. Let's go back to the bookstore and have a good chat."

She had a gentle attitude and communicated with Fu Wu in a kind way, but Fu Wu thought it was her trick.

"Miss Jiang, please stop fooling me. What if you deny your guilt again when we get back to the bookstore? There are so many people here now. They can all testify for me and help me get justice!"

Fu Wu was worried that Jiang Wan's words were nice now, but once they really went to the bookstore, Jiang Dan would definitely turn against him and drive away in his carriage.

"Yes! We will seek justice for you! Little girl, you are so young, how can you be so cunning? It is only natural to pay back your debts, don't try to fool me!"

"That's it!"

A few enthusiastic citizens who were interested in watching the fun stood up and criticized Jiang Wan.

Jiang Wan's expression darkened. She looked at Fu Wu and her tone became more serious.

"Young man, you came out of nowhere and said that Xie Lan bought things on credit in your store. Do you have any witnesses or physical evidence? If not, then you are making a false accusation."

Fu Wu said angrily: "My cousin entertained Xie Lan and wrote down the debt he owed with his own hands. How could he be wrong? My cousin is the witness!"

Seeing his confident look, Jiang Wan asked again, "Where is your cousin? Why don't you come out and point him out?"

Fu Wu was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly said, "Just wait!"

Then he shouted to the crowd, "Neighbors, keep an eye on these two scammers for me. I'll be back soon!"

The onlookers were very enthusiastic and responsible, surrounding the big dark horse.

After a while, Fu Wu came hurriedly with a teenager.

"Xiao Quan, check to see if this person is the one who came to the bookstore to buy on credit."

Fu Wu pulled his cousin into the crowd and pointed at Xie Lan and asked him.

Wu Quan looked at Xie Lan, and the joy on his face suddenly disappeared.

"This person is Xie Lan. Is he the one who came to the bookstore to buy a few dozen taels of silver on credit?"

Fu Wu asked again quickly.

Wu Quan still hesitated and said nothing.

Seeing this, Jiang Wan understood. She sneered and said to Fu Wu, "Brother, didn't you say you had a witness? How come your witness can't identify who went to the bookstore to buy on credit?"

Fu Wu was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, and at the same time he had a bad feeling in his heart.

Could it be that Xie Lan really wasn't the one buying on credit?

Did someone use Xie Lan's name to buy things on credit at the bookstore?

When he thought of this possibility, Fu Wu's hands and feet turned cold and he became terrified.

If Xie Lan wasn't the one who bought the goods on credit, then where can we find the real culprit who bought the goods on credit?

If we can’t find it, how can we replace the lost goods worth thirty or forty taels?

When the shopkeeper comes back, if Fu Wu doesn't pay the money, the shopkeeper will definitely ask him for money. After all, the loss was caused by his negligence, so naturally he should pay for it.

But the annual salary for Wu Yi is only two taels of silver. Where can I get thirty or forty taels to fill the vacancy?

In an instant, Fu Wu's mind raced. He pulled Wu Quan back and said with his neck stiff, "My cousin is a coward! How can he speak properly with so many people around him? Anyway, my cousin is the witness. He knows Xie Lan. He told me that it was Xie Lan who went to the bookstore to buy on credit!"

Fu Wu decided to rely on Jiang Wan and Xie Lan.

These two men were dressed richly and looked very imposing. They must have no shortage of thirty or forty taels of silver.

Let them be good people for once and help themselves.

Fu Wu's eyes rolled around and his abacus clattered.

Jiang Wan had a smile on her lips, but her eyes did not show any smile at all.

"Oh? Before the witnesses even spoke, you already determined that my cousin owed money. In that case, why don't we go to the county government office and argue in court, and let the county magistrate decide the cause and effect of this matter."